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The perils of figure of merit based circuit selection
The perils of figure of merit based circuit selection
Feature articles |
Brandt Braswell, a distinguished member of the technical staff at Freescale Semiconductor, points out that overdependence on a figure of…
Analog is more important than digital – scientific proof
Analog is more important than digital – scientific proof
Feature articles |
Paul Pickering goes back to maths, physics and cosmology sources to seek proof that analog is more important than digital.
Could nanowire artificial photosynthesis put an end to fracking?
Could nanowire artificial photosynthesis put an end to fracking?
Technology News |
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory developing a bioinorganic hybrid approach to artificial photosynthesis have…
Smoothing robot movements delivers 40 percent energy savings
Smoothing robot movements delivers 40 percent energy savings
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An optimization algorithm that minimizes the acceleration of industrial robots has been developed by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology…

CEO interview: Ambiq sees broader options for low voltage
CEO interview: Ambiq sees broader options for low voltage
Interviews |
Mike Noonen, recently appointed interim CEO at microcontroller startup Ambiq Micro, discusses the focus and opportunities for this pioneering company designing circuits that can operate below the threshold voltage of…
Can hydrogen charge your iPhone for a week?
Can hydrogen charge your iPhone for a week?
Technology News |
British technology company Intelligent Energy claims to have developed the world's first hydrogen-powered fuel cell that is capable of charging an Apple iPhone for a week using a single cartridge.
Compact power meter offers low current measurement benefits
Compact power meter offers low current measurement benefits
New Products |
Yokogawa Meters & Instruments' WT300E series of compact power meters has been released as enhanced versions of Yokogawa's 5th generation of compact power meters, which the company claims to be…
Digital temperature sensor IC delivers accuracy with thermostat function
Digital temperature sensor IC delivers accuracy with thermostat function
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Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII) has released a digital temperature sensor IC featuring both digital output with I2C interface for continuous temperature monitoring as well as a thermostat function (temperature switch)…
Head impact sensors prove too slow to measure sporting concussions
Head impact sensors prove too slow to measure sporting concussions
Technology News |
Researchers at Washington State University have found that some of the sensors for non-helmeted sports are not fast enough to measure hard hits and do not accurately measure what are…
XBee Wireless Connectivity Kit, from Digi and Digi-Key
XBee Wireless Connectivity Kit, from Digi and Digi-Key
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This kit is designed to allow developers to gain expertise and insight to applications of wireless connectivity with XBee modules.
Ultralow power buck regulator cuts losses in wearables, IoT
Ultralow power buck regulator cuts losses in wearables, IoT
New Products |
Analog Devices’ ADP5301 ultralow power buck regulator is intended to extend battery life in portable products by achieving the highest-available ultra-light-load power conversion efficiency.
Battery pack monitor IC for multi-cell Li-ion batteries
Battery pack monitor IC for multi-cell Li-ion batteries
New Products |
Intersil's ISL94203 is a 3-to-8 cell battery pack monitor that supports lithium-ion (Li-ion) and other battery chemistries used in medical mobility carts, wheelchairs, e-bikes, handheld power tools, vacuum cleaners and…
MIT’s low-cost MultiFab 3D printer handles 10 materials at once
MIT’s low-cost MultiFab 3D printer handles 10 materials at once
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Researchers at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) claim to have developed a multi-material 3D printer that is "better, cheaper, [and] more user-friendly" than previous such printers.
Full-bridge gate driver chips targets starter generator applications
Full-bridge gate driver chips targets starter generator applications
New Products |
The A5929 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a full-bridge gate driver IC designed to drive N-channel external power MOSFETs in automotive applications including integrated starter generator (ISG) systems.
BMS optimised for high power density, low price
BMS optimised for high power density, low price
Technology News |
In electric cars, batteries continue to be the most critical component as they determine the driving range of the vehicle. The Fraunhofer IISB research institute has developed a fully redundant,…
Robot movement smoothing algorithm saves up to 40% energy
Robot movement smoothing algorithm saves up to 40% energy
An optimization algorithm that minimizes the acceleration of industrial robots claims to be capable of reducing energy consumption by up to 40%.
Wireless EEG headset targets consumer apps
Wireless EEG headset targets consumer apps
Imec, Holst Centre and the Industrial Design Engineering faculty of Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have announced a wireless electroencephalogram (EEG) headset aimed at consumer applications.
Application note; Welcoming Water Metering into the 21st Century
Application note; Welcoming Water Metering into the 21st Century
Feature articles |
Maxim Integrated has posted an application note, by Kris Ardis, its Executive Director for Energy Products, that argues for an upgrade in water-metering technology – in support of its ultrasonic,…
10-cell Li-ion monitor IC operates stand-alone, without MCU supervisor
10-cell Li-ion monitor IC operates stand-alone, without MCU supervisor
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Aimed at portable products such as cordless vacuum cleaners and electric tools, Lapis Semiconductor’s 10-cell lithium-ion battery monitoring LSI features current consumption of only 25 μA (typ.), claimed as the…
LTE-Advanced signalling tester integrates channel fading simulation
LTE-Advanced signalling tester integrates channel fading simulation
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Anritsu Corporation has integrated channel fading simulation into the company's MD8430A 4G LTE-Advanced Signalling Tester.
Three-stage Ku band driver amplifier provides 25 dB gain
Three-stage Ku band driver amplifier provides 25 dB gain
New Products |
RFMW has announced design and sales support for an 11- to 17-GHz driver amplifier providing 25 dB of small signal gain and 19 dBm nominal P1dB.
Romteck Australia and u-blox collaborate on remote monitoring systems
Romteck Australia and u-blox collaborate on remote monitoring systems
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Romteck Australia, a leading provider of remote monitoring systems and services, is collaborating with u-blox to upgrade its product portfolio as Telstra prepares to shut down its GSM network in…
Bluetooth IP from Ceva powers NXP smart SoCs
Bluetooth IP from Ceva powers NXP smart SoCs
Business news |
CEVA has announced that the QN9000 series of Bluetooth® Smart SoC products from NXP Semiconductor are powered by RivieraWaves Bluetooth Smart IP.
50 to 75 Ohm impedance matching pads
50 to 75 Ohm impedance matching pads
New Products |
Models 851-879-FM3 and 851-879-MF3 are 50 to 75 Ohm impedance matching pads that operate DC to 3 GHz.
Microwave heating to usher in quantum dot lighting
Microwave heating to usher in quantum dot lighting
Technology News |
Advances at Oregon State University in manufacturing technology for “quantum dots” may soon lead to a new generation of LED lighting that produces a more user-friendly white light, while using…
5G the free WiFi killer, according to Intel
5G the free WiFi killer, according to Intel
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5G may be not much more than a moniker for what comes after 4G, but Intel clarified its vision recently at a keynote during the Intel Developer Forum 2015 (IDF,…
Broadcom Tackles 5 Questions on Ethernet in Cars
Broadcom Tackles 5 Questions on Ethernet in Cars
Interviews |
Right now, not many people in the know are willing to bet against the future that includes Ethernet in cars. Yet, angst and confusion continues to swirl around “automotive Ethernet”…
Vertical GaN-based transistors produce blocking voltage exceeding 1kV
Vertical GaN-based transistors produce blocking voltage exceeding 1kV
Technology News |
Scientist as the Research and Development headquarters for Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd in Japan have developed ‘vertically orientated’ GaN-based transistors with blocking voltages exceeding 1 kV making them for suitable…


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