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Transparent coating cools solar cells while boosting efficiency
Transparent coating cools solar cells while boosting efficiency
Technology News |
Stanford university engineers have invented a transparent material that claims to improve the efficiency of solar cells by radiating thermal…
Open source code may unite IoT
Open source code may unite IoT
Technology News |
A high profile open source project working on software-defined networks has given birth to what could become an important standard…
Power quality paramount in digital age
Power quality paramount in digital age
Feature articles |
The days of rooms full of rows of filing cabinets are rapidly disappearing into distant memory. These days we don't…
Chip scale optics for GaN-on-Si LEDs
Chip scale optics for GaN-on-Si LEDs
New Products |
Plessey has developed a patented technology for Chip Scale Optics (CSO) based on its GaN-on-Silicon MaGIC LEDs. Chip Scale Optics…

µQseven COM runs ARM Cortex A9-based Freescale i.MX 6 processors
µQseven COM runs ARM Cortex A9-based Freescale i.MX 6 processors
New Products |
Congatec AG is extending its product portfolio for the most popular Qseven standard by now offering Computer-on-Modules in the 40x70mm sub-credit-card µQseven format.
Circular customisable OLED modules 2.87cm in diameter
Circular customisable OLED modules 2.87cm in diameter
New Products |
Custom and semi-custom display specialist andersDX has extended its range of circular display modules with the addition of a round OLED display module.
Chinese handset OEMs start to drive sensor demand
Chinese handset OEMs start to drive sensor demand
Market news |
Chinese handset OEMs are starting to take over from Apple and Samsung as the drivers of sensor volumes for smartphones, according to IHS Inc.
ST rolls central crash sensors for airbag systems
ST rolls central crash sensors for airbag systems
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Airbags are said to be the single innovation in the car that saved most lives. STMicroelectronics (ST) now introduced two new crash sensors for installation in a central location inside…
Clutch-by-wire helps saving fuel
Clutch-by-wire helps saving fuel
Technology News |
Powertrains with manual transmission are typically already more power-efficient than their automatic counterparts. Transmission manufacturer ZF now has introduced an “electrified” clutch that makes manual powertrains even more efficient.
The road to 5G is progressing rapidly, but prototyping is essential
The road to 5G is progressing rapidly, but prototyping is essential
Technology News |
5G networks hold a lot of promise in providing 1 to 10 Gbps throughput anywhere with complete transparency at lower power requirements than today’s networks and handsets, while offering strict…
Dialog Semi buys Atmel in IoT push
Dialog Semi buys Atmel in IoT push
Dialog Semiconductor (Reading, UK) is to buy Atmel Corp. (San Jose, CA) in a $4.6 billion cash-and-stock deal in a move to try and capture a larger slice of the…
IoT is boosting MCU market, says report
IoT is boosting MCU market, says report
According to a report, the market for microcontrollers (MCUs) used in Internet of Things (IoT) applications is on the rise, and having a positive effect on overall MCU market growth.
Wearable sensor tracks user’s carbon footprint
Wearable sensor tracks user’s carbon footprint
Researchers at the University of Washington (Seattle, WA) have developed a low-power wearable technology that can sense and analyze the electromagnetic radiation from devices that a user interacts with, from…
Dialog aims to grow IoT market coverage with buy-out of Atmel
Dialog aims to grow IoT market coverage with buy-out of Atmel
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Dialog Semiconductor plc is to buy Atmel Corp. in a $4.6 billion cash-and-stock deal in a move to intended to capture a larger slice of the Internet of Things (IOT)…
CPRI RF measurement, for in-the-field testing
CPRI RF measurement, for in-the-field testing
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Anritsu has introduced a CPRI-based test option to simplify remote-radio-head (RRH) measurements; field engineers and technicians can conduct RF tests on RRH at ground level to reduce base station maintenance…
1A ultra low drop-out & low Iq linear regulator, for portables/wearables
1A ultra low drop-out & low Iq linear regulator, for portables/wearables
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AS1376 is a dual supply rail linear regulator designed to deliver 1A of load current while consuming 67 μA (typ) of ground current. ams suggest using it in cordless and…
8-bit MCUs still keepin’ on; Microchip adds new development platform
8-bit MCUs still keepin’ on; Microchip adds new development platform
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This development platform, Microchip says, accelerates design of application functions using advanced peripherals available on 8-bit PIC microcontrollers…
Merck signs silicate phosphor white LED deal with Tridonic
Merck signs silicate phosphor white LED deal with Tridonic
Business news |
German drug manufacturer Merck KGaA has entered into a license agreement with Tridonic Jennersdorf GmbH covering silicate phosphors for use in white light LEDs.
Integrated isolation and power bridges the gap between USB and traditional industrial interfaces
Integrated isolation and power bridges the gap between USB and traditional industrial interfaces
Technology News |
Conal Watterson of Analog Devices looks at how integrated isolation and power bridges the gap between USB and traditional industrial interfaces.
TSMC certifies ANSYS for 10-nanometer FinFETs
TSMC certifies ANSYS for 10-nanometer FinFETs
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TSMC has certified ANSYS® RedHawk™ and Totem™ for its 10nm FinFET technology, enabling customers to innovate the next generation of electronic devices – from smartphones to wearable technologies – while…
Dialog snaps up Atmel
Dialog snaps up Atmel
Business news |
Dialog has agreed to acquire Atmel in a cash and stock transaction for total consideration of approximately $4.6 billion. The combined company is expected to address an attractive, fast growing…
Dialog to acquire Atmel for $4.6 billion
Dialog to acquire Atmel for $4.6 billion
Business news |
Dialog Semiconductor plc is to buy Atmel Corp. in a $4.6 billion cash-and-stock deal in a move to try and capture a larger slice of the Internet of Things (IOT)…
JRC doubles the precision of solar photovoltaic power measurements
JRC doubles the precision of solar photovoltaic power measurements
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An analysis carried out by JRC scientists shows that the uncertainty in measurement of power generation from a photovoltaic (PV) cell can be more than halved, which brings an economic…
Real-world measurements on wireless-power-transfer designs
Real-world measurements on wireless-power-transfer designs
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Keysight Technologies has introduced wireless power transfer software, that provides real-time power transfer efficiency measurements, accurately characterising wireless power transfer devices; measuring power transfer efficiency in real time; and testing…
Magnetic-feedback PSU ICs applied to auxiliary/standby supplies to 35W
Magnetic-feedback PSU ICs applied to auxiliary/standby supplies to 35W
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Power Integrations’ 725V InnoSwitch-EP off-line, CV/CC flyback switching ICs are aimed at “embedded” power supplies in the 20W (up to 35W) range, offer high efficiency across the load range, to…
Dialog to acquire Atmel for USD4.6bn in IoT push
Dialog to acquire Atmel for USD4.6bn in IoT push
Business news |
U.K.-based Dialog Semiconductor PLC is to buy Atmel Corp. in a $4.6 billion cash-and-stock deal in a move to try and capture a larger slice of the Internet of Things…
Optical sensor measure temperatures from -25 to 350°C
Optical sensor measure temperatures from -25 to 350°C
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Wenglor Sensoric is expanding its OptoTemp line of photoelectronic sensors with devices capable of measuring temperatures within a range of -25 to 350°C on the basis of infrared radiation emitted…
High flex PIM test lead optimised up to 4GHz
High flex PIM test lead optimised up to 4GHz
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Huber+Suhner has designed a PIM test lead for use with factory PIM analysers where there is a requirement to test antennas and components, as well as in the field with…


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