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Fluid-flow simulation software equalises power-resistor cooling flows
Fluid-flow simulation software equalises power-resistor cooling flows
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This image is the output from the Ansys multiphysics package, used by Cressall Power Resistors to design a cooling scheme.
Cross-platform UI development software hits ½-million downloads; Roadshows announced
Cross-platform UI development software hits ½-million downloads; Roadshows announced
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Digia has seen more that 500,000 downloads of version 5.2 of its Qt cross-platform application and user interface (UI) development…
Low-frequency vibrations can be energy-harvested, say researchers
Low-frequency vibrations can be energy-harvested, say researchers
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Singapore-based researchers have reported success in harvesting vibrations to power microsensors; they are developing a means of efficiently harnessing low…
Android development kit for IoT apps – distributor issues the RIoT board
Android development kit for IoT apps – distributor issues the RIoT board
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‘Revolutionising the Internet of Things’ leads to the tag line of the “RIoT” board from Farnell element14; an open source,…

LPRS’ low-power wireless connectivity for Raspberry Pi now in distribution
LPRS’ low-power wireless connectivity for Raspberry Pi now in distribution
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Raspberry Pi products available from RS feature low-power RF technology, and Wi-Fi, to add low cost, low power wireless functionality to the widely-used computing platform…
This Week; Chip markets pick up, ARM shares quiver, CMOS keeps on keepin’-on
This Week; Chip markets pick up, ARM shares quiver, CMOS keeps on keepin’-on
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Analysts IHS report that the industrial electronic chip market turned around in 2013 with double-digit growth.
Model-Based Design of Multi-Physics Automotive Systems
Model-Based Design of Multi-Physics Automotive Systems
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This article explains the use of cyber-physical modeling to complement traditional physical prototyping.
Raspberry Pi plug-ins for Wi-Fi and low power radio
Raspberry Pi plug-ins for Wi-Fi and low power radio
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RS Components has added two wireless connectivity options to its portfolio of products based on the Raspberry Pi computer. The new modules are built using Wi-Fi and low power radio…
Hydrogen battery aims to replace lithium in battery-powered devices
Hydrogen battery aims to replace lithium in battery-powered devices
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Researchers at Melbourne's RMIT University have developed a novel concept battery that advances the potential for hydrogen to replace lithium as an energy source in battery-powered devices.
Graphene ribbons deliver ‘exceptional’ electrical conductivity benefits
Graphene ribbons deliver ‘exceptional’ electrical conductivity benefits
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An international research team claim to have produced graphene ribbons in which electrons move freely. Charge mobility in the advanced materials exceeded one million cm2/V.s which makes their electron mobility…
LPRS low-power wireless connectivity for Raspberry Pi now in distribution
LPRS low-power wireless connectivity for Raspberry Pi now in distribution
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Raspberry Pi products available from RS feature low-power RF technology, and Wi-Fi, to add low cost, low power wireless functionality to the widely-used computing platform…
Hydrogen battery aims to replace lithium counter-parts
Hydrogen battery aims to replace lithium counter-parts
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Researchers at Melbourne's RMIT University have developed a novel concept battery that advances the potential for hydrogen to replace lithium as an energy source in battery-powered devices.
Opinion: Powering wearable devices – watch out for safety first
Opinion: Powering wearable devices – watch out for safety first
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Finding an elegant yet safe way of powering wearable devices such as smart watches for extended periods of time has become one of the technology battlegrounds for the big players…
Qseven module brings quad-core Atom to mobile
Qseven module brings quad-core Atom to mobile
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A family of Qseven modules is the first to use the quad core Intel Atom E3800 processor for mobile and battery-based systems.
MEMS-based displays enable always-on experience in wearables
MEMS-based displays enable always-on experience in wearables
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Imagine if, when the first smartphones were being designed, there was no limiting factor around battery life. Think how differently each design decision could have been made. Would form factor…
Graphene ribbons engineered for extreme conductivity
Graphene ribbons engineered for extreme conductivity
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An international research team claim to have produced graphene ribbons in which electrons move freely. Charge mobility in the advanced materials exceeded one million cm2/V.s which makes their electron mobility…
Quantum Materials to expand quantum dot production
Quantum Materials to expand quantum dot production
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Quantum Materials Corp. (QMC) is to expand production plans for the Tetrapod Quantum Dot (TQD) after securing new funds to acquire and deploy automated equipment.
Fine pitch piezoelectric composite takes any shape
Fine pitch piezoelectric composite takes any shape
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Morgan Advanced Materials has developed fine pitch piezoelectric composite components for use in high performance medical, military and sonar applications.
Smooth-sided PAR lamps are dimmable to five percent
Smooth-sided PAR lamps are dimmable to five percent
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Halco Lighting Technologies has introduced the ProLED Smooth Sided PAR Series to replace the previous PAR Series lamps.
LED-backlit capacitive switch module for OEM designs
LED-backlit capacitive switch module for OEM designs
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Stadium-IGT, HMI-system provider, adds LED Backlit Capacitive Switch Modules that combine capacitive switching with multi-colour area-specific backlighting which until now has only been available in custom designed HMI solutions.
300W electronic load simulates PV panels
300W electronic load simulates PV panels
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The EL9712B 300W electronic load is aimed at research and development, inspection, service and test requirements in industry, research laboratories, training centres and education. It has an input rating of…
Dual OLED displays enhance ‘cinematic’ image quality for DSLM camera
Dual OLED displays enhance ‘cinematic’ image quality for DSLM camera
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The world's first DSLM camera with 4K cinematic recording capability features a high-precision, high-speed dual OLED displays of 2,359K-dot LVF (Live View Finder) and 1,036K-dot rear monitor.
Wi-Fi and low power radio as plug-ins for Raspberry Pi
Wi-Fi and low power radio as plug-ins for Raspberry Pi
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RS Components has added two wireless connectivity options to its portfolio of products based on the Raspberry Pi computer. The new modules are built using Wi-Fi and low power radio…
DisplayPort display kit extends embedded computer hardware
DisplayPort display kit extends embedded computer hardware
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Distributor MSC Technologies has introduced an embedded DisplayPort display kit which enables users to immediately operate an Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) display from a suitable embedded computer hardware.
Sony dumps PCs, splits TV op, cuts 5,000 jobs
Sony dumps PCs, splits TV op, cuts 5,000 jobs
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Sony dumps its PC business, splits its TV division and cuts 5,000 jobs, and issues a fiscal warning - a loss of 110 billion yen, instead of a previously forecast…
Micro-scale liquid flow sensors
Micro-scale liquid flow sensors
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Swiss sensor manufacturer Sensirion’s liquid flow series LPP10 and LPG10 are based on planar microfluidic substrates and the sensors are available with a glass (LPG10) or a plastic (LPP10) packaging.
Software-defined radio platforms host Xilinx Kintex FPGAs, span DC-6GHz
Software-defined radio platforms host Xilinx Kintex FPGAs, span DC-6GHz
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National Instruments company Ettus Research’s latest software-defined radio platforms incorporate Kintex-7 FPGAs and offer 2x2 MIMO capability…
Thin-down sensor assemblies by recessing devices in substrate cavities
Thin-down sensor assemblies by recessing devices in substrate cavities
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Passives specialist Taiyo Yuden has added a capability to form a cavity or recess in its embedded-parts multilayer wiring substrate “EOMIN” technology; a key target is to allow a sensor…


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