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iTSCi conflict minerals programme supported by 130 companies worldwide
iTSCi conflict minerals programme supported by 130 companies worldwide
Market news |
A joint industry mechanism designed to address ‘conflict mineral’ concerns in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda and other…
Adaptive vehicle software architecture to correct malfunctions
Adaptive vehicle software architecture to correct malfunctions
Technology News |
In modern cars, software controls many functions - including safety-critical ones. For drivers (and for the industry, too) it would…
Energy harvesting device sales forecast to reach 19m annually by 2020
Energy harvesting device sales forecast to reach 19m annually by 2020
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Sales of energy harvesting devices will grow from less than 10 million units in 2013 to 18.7 million units by…
Freescale expands industrial IC portfolio
Freescale expands industrial IC portfolio
Business news |
Freescale Semiconductor has announced an expansion of its analog IC portfolio aimed at industrial applications.

Ultrasound array provides haptic feedback in mid-air
Ultrasound array provides haptic feedback in mid-air
Technology News |
Researchers at the University of Bristol have used a phased array of ultrasonic transmitters to provide positive feedback for a gesture-based user interface.
3-axis high-g accelerometer offers accurate impact, shock, and concussive detection benefits
3-axis high-g accelerometer offers accurate impact, shock, and concussive detection benefits
New Products |
Analog Devices, Inc. has introduced a 3-axis, 200-g digital MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) accelerometer that claims the highest bandwidth and lowest power in its class.
MEMS accelerometer targets engine anti-vibration and suspension applications
MEMS accelerometer targets engine anti-vibration and suspension applications
New Products |
Component manufacturer Murata announced the SCA720 series of analog MEMS accelerometers aimed specifically at electrically controlled suspension and engine anti-vibration applications in cars. Measuring only 7.0 x 8.6 z 3.3…
Monitoring heart rates using a programmable SoC
Monitoring heart rates using a programmable SoC
Technology News |
Asha Ganesan & AnandaGanesh M S outline what a heart rate monitor is and why it’s needed. The design considerations of a simple hand held heart rate monitor are also…
Arduino Robot video tutorials from RS Components
Arduino Robot video tutorials from RS Components
Feature articles |
RS Components has released five video tutorials that feature Arduino creator Massimo Banzi introducing the Arduino Robot and exploring various characteristics of this new open-source hardware on wheels.
Fanless rail-mount power supplies offer 91% efficiency
Fanless rail-mount power supplies offer 91% efficiency
New Products |
TDK-Lambda DRB series DIN rail power supplies are for low power applications fed by simple and economic DIN power solutions in industrial, building automation and process control.
Extending transmission paths in 10 Gbit/sec network cabling
Extending transmission paths in 10 Gbit/sec network cabling
New Products |
The Harting Ha-VIS preLink Extender permits the extension of transmission paths in 10 Gbit/sec network cabling systems, as well as allowing unused cables to be reactivated and extended until the…
Update to High Integrity C++ coding standard (HIC++)
Update to High Integrity C++ coding standard (HIC++)
Feature articles |
HIC++, one of the longest-established coding standards for C++, marks its 10th anniversary with a major update, and extends its scope to cover C++11 and beyond.
USB ‘scope range grows with 20-GHz electrical, 9.5 GHz optical sampling units
USB ‘scope range grows with 20-GHz electrical, 9.5 GHz optical sampling units
Feature articles |
Pico Technology, designers of USB modular scopes that use PCs or laptops for display and control functions, has expanded its range with the PicoScope 9300 Series TDR/TDT sampling oscilloscopes, for…
Adding an I/O expansion card opens Raspberry PI to robotics
Adding an I/O expansion card opens Raspberry PI to robotics
New Products |
Roboteq’s RIO board (for Raspberry I/O) stacks on top of the Raspberry to create an embedded control and navigation computer, in a small footprint of 65 x 85 x 20…
Project aims to develop adaptive vehicle software to automatically correct malfunctions
Project aims to develop adaptive vehicle software to automatically correct malfunctions
Feature articles |
In modern cars, software controls many functions - including safety-critical ones. An unresolved potential problem is that of a software bug that triggers a potentially fatal accident. Researchers now are…
Fast-charging supercapacitors using energy harvesters
Fast-charging supercapacitors using energy harvesters
Technology News |
Yogesh Ramadass describes ways to speed-up charging of a supercapacitor by more than 20 times when compared to existing systems. The solutions presented here use a solar cell as the…
USB scope range grows with 20-GHz electrical, 9.5-GHz optical sampling units
USB scope range grows with 20-GHz electrical, 9.5-GHz optical sampling units
New Products |
Pico Technology, designers of USB modular scopes that use PCs or laptops for display and control functions, has expanded its range with the PicoScope 9300 Series TDR/TDT sampling oscilloscopes, for…
Wireless power receiver simplifies contactless battery charging
Wireless power receiver simplifies contactless battery charging
New Products |
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4120, a first for the company in the wireless battery charging space.
Photodiode innovation offers ozone depletion monitoring benefits
Photodiode innovation offers ozone depletion monitoring benefits
Technology News |
A new photodiode, which has been developed by Japanese Researchers, is able to rapidly detect a certain type of high-energy ultraviolet light, UVC, which is powerful enough to break the…
Adaptive vehicle software architecture will correct malfunctions
Adaptive vehicle software architecture will correct malfunctions
Technology News |
In modern cars, software controls many functions - including safety-critical ones. For drivers (and for the industry, too) it would be a horror vision if a software bug would trigger…
400-mA wireless power receiver simplifies contactless battery charging across air gaps of 1.2cm
400-mA wireless power receiver simplifies contactless battery charging across air gaps of 1.2cm
Technology News |
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a wireless power transfer system that represents the company first entry into the wireless battery charging space.
PC-based sampling oscilloscope integrates 9.5GHz optical fibre-to-electrical converter
PC-based sampling oscilloscope integrates 9.5GHz optical fibre-to-electrical converter
New Products |
The PicoScope 9321 Sampling Oscilloscope integrates a 9.5 GHz optical fiber-to-electrical converter with a high-performance, two-channel, 20 GHz PC Sampling Oscilloscope.
Using 802.11 in industrial applications
Using 802.11 in industrial applications
Feature articles |
The IEEE 802.11 wireless networking standard dates to 1997 and was rapidly adopted in homes and offices. It is eminently suitable for industrial environments as well, such as warehouses and…
TTI Inc to acquire Hi-Rel interconnect specialist Ray-Q Ltd
TTI Inc to acquire Hi-Rel interconnect specialist Ray-Q Ltd
Business news |
TTI, Inc. an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and a specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, has announced the acquisition of Ray-Q Interconnect.
EMCenter simplifies EMC and RF measurements
EMCenter simplifies EMC and RF measurements
Technology News |
ETS-Lindgren has announced an integrated test centre and controller incorporating powerful software to give reproducible EMC and RF test results without the complexity or cost of large rack-mounted systems.
Splash-water proofed IEC appliance inlets protected to IP54
Splash-water proofed IEC appliance inlets protected to IP54
New Products |
Schurter now offers two appliance inlets in splash-water proofed versions. The appliance inlet 6100-3 with a sealing kit has a protection degree of IP54, both into the equipment and to…
I/O expansion card opens Raspberry PI to robotics
I/O expansion card opens Raspberry PI to robotics
New Products |
Roboteq’s RIO board (for Raspberry I/O) stacks on top the Raspberry to create a powerful embedded control and navigation computer, in a small footprint of just 65x85x20mm.
BITalino: A DIY toolkit for physiological computing
BITalino: A DIY toolkit for physiological computing
Technology News |
I tell you, there isn't a day that goes by without my being introduced to something cool and interesting. For example, I just heard from Hugo Silva, a researcher at…


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