Microchip Technology has unveiled its 53100A Phase Noise Analyzer, a smaller, higher-performance phase noise test instrument. The product is designed to help research and manufacturing engineers who rely on precise and accurate measurement of frequency signals generated for a variety of uses in 5G networks, data centres, commercial and military aircraft systems, space vehicles, communication…

Ventilators are playing a lead role in the combat against COVID-19. But hospitals across the world are facing an acute shortage of ventilators. So, an ad hoc team of MIT engineers and doctors have come together to develop an inexpensive alternative that would make a critical difference in most life-threatening situations. Alex Slocum Sr., a…

ON Semiconductor recently announced the sampling of its new QCS-AX2 chipset series, which provides flexible configurations for fast 6 GHz adoption with an enhanced Wi-Fi 6E standard. The high-performance, flexible architecture optimally supports Wi-Fi applications, such as access points, gateways, and mesh networking solutions for dense environments and underserved areas. The new series is built on…

Microchip Technology Inc. has released software version 2.1 of its TimeProvider 4100 precision timing grandmaster to enhance 5G mobile network phase protection. The job of Virtual Primary Reference Time Clock (vPRTC), or the grandmaster clock, is to sync continuously to Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) and distribute precise time to all devices in the network. Microchip’s…

Specific components of electronic devices, such as computer microprocessors, LEDs, and batteries, generate heat when in an operational state. This phenomenon decreases their lifespan, efficiency, and speed. Under severe conditions, this may also lead to fires or an explosion. ACS’s Nano Letters report that a team of researchers has developed a thermogalvanic hydrogel that solves…

Dialog Semiconductor has launched a new DA14531 module that provides an easy-to-configure solution to facilitate and support the next-generation of Internet of Things (IoT) systems. The SmartBond TINY module is specifically designed to significantly reduce the cost of adding Bluetooth low-energy functionality to an IoT device. Its easy- to-use design and software aids in development…

瑞萨电子公司引入了一个new open-source ventilator system reference design with ready-to-assemble electronic boards to help the world community wage a war on COVID-19 pandemic. The design, which will greatly contribute to the global cause, uses two microcontrollers that can monitor and reset each other. The system is equipped with Bluetooth connectivity for…

There is a growing movement across the globe to use 3D printing against limited supplies of medical care for frontline healthcare workers. Nations across the world are trying to meet the growing shortage of masks, testing swabs, and face shields through whatever means possible. Omar Badar, an assembly engineer at Texas Instruments, understood this need…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced that Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has adopted a Renesas’ ultra-low power consumption RE Family controller. It will be the main controller of the new Casio G-SHOCK watch GBD-H1000 with heart rate monitor and GPS functionality. The GBD-H1000 is a new addition to Casio’s G-SHOCK…

Qualcomm Technologies International recently introduced its next-generation, ultra-low-power Bluetooth Systems on a Chip (SoCs). The new SoCs will deliver wireless support with the Qualcomm TrueWireless Mirroring technology. These new SoCs are optimized for use in true wireless hearables and earbuds. The devices work on two levels: entry/mid-tier and premium tier. “Customers rely on us to…

Analog Devices has launched a new AD74413R Quad-Channel Software Configurable Input/Output solution for building and process control applications. AD74413R contains functionality for analog output, analog input, digital input, and resistance temperature detector (RTD). It also contains thermocouple measurements integrated into a single chip solution with a serial peripheral interface (SPI). The device features a 16-bit,…

The research project OpenLicht, which initially launched in September 2016, stands for the design of smart, customized light solutions that are based on open-source and new materials. OpenLicht was funded by the German Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), with the goal of enabling new forms of collaboration between science, business, maker and startup community.…

The incorporation of touch as a sensing modality for robots may lead to more reliable manipulation skills. Currently, the tactile sensors available are far from ideal because they are flat or have an exceptionally narrow field of sensitivity. This means they transmit very low-resolution signals. OmniTact is a multi-directional high-resolution tactile sensor that has been…

A team of nanoengineers at the University of California San Diego recently developed a safety feature that keeps lithium metal batteries from overheating and catching fire in the case of an internal short circuit. A small tweak was made to a distinct battery part known as the separator. The component works as a barrier between…

The engineers at the University of California, Riverside, recently published a study that discusses the damaging effects of fast-charging on electric car batteries. According to the team’s research, fast-charging stations subject electric car batteries to high resistance and temperatures that may cause leakage, cracks, and lower storage capacity. The research team — led by Mihri…

模拟设备的新AD-FMCLIDAR1-EBZ FMC compatible modular hardware platform for LIDAR prototyping. It offers flexibility to simplify the complexities of LIDAR development, meet individual design needs, and narrow down the time to market. The platform has an open-source software framework that can integrate into customer designs and wrappers for Python and MATLAB. Additionally,…

A team of MIT researchers has reported success in using a soft robotic arm that “understands” its configuration in three-dimensional space. To do so, the robot leverages position and motion data from its own “sensorized” skin. Soft robots are recommended as more resilient, adaptable, safer, and bio-inspired alternatives to more conventional rigid robots. The soft…

IBASE Technology Inc. recently unveiled its MAF800 industrial-grade AI computer series. The new product line is ideal for factory and machine vision automation facilities that use automation for deep-learning based defect inspection and shop floor processes. Typically, such facilities either use VGR (Vision-Guided Robotics) or AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) for such purposes. Features A compact…

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced the expansion of the PowerLogic ION9000 series power meter range with the PowerLogic ION9000T. Based on the PowerLogic platform, the new ION9000T adds high-speed transient capture capabilities, helping critical facilities avoid outages, equipment damage, failures, and interruption of operations. Originating…

Intel took a massive lead in network transformation by announcing a sweeping set of hardware and software products for 5G networks. The highlight: the new Intel Atom P5900, a 10nm System-on-Chip (SoC) for typical wireless base stations. “As the industry makes the transition to 5G, we continue to see network infrastructure as the most significant…