When measuring the performance of waveguide components with a vector network analyser, non-idealities of any uncalibrated VNA introduce uncertainty in the measurement results. [ + ]

Test departments are now turning to commercial off-the-shelf test management software to act as a Rosetta Stone of sorts between different languages. This software not only offers users a common environment in which they can work with any type of test code but also completes executive tasks, such as sequencing and calling each test, handling data logging and generating reports. [ + ]

Mixed signal oscilloscopes have evolved over time to meet changing requirements. This article details some popular applications of the technology and provides measurement tips and tricks for getting the most out of mixed signal oscilloscopes. [ + ]

On 1 March 2013, the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) commenced the transition to replace the C-tick and A-tick marks. The transition period ended on 29 February 2016. The new Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) replaces the current state (except NSW) and territory based electrical safety approval systems and requires the use of the RCM for all in-scope equipment. [ + ]

The wearable electronic device market is expected to reach $10bn by 2020. These devices are small and so are the batteries, so the designers need to be careful and creative to ensure the device has a battery life of months or years instead of days or hours. [ + ]

Franchise group Domino’s has unveiled plans to welcome an autonomous delivery vehicle to its team. The four-wheeled vehicle was developed within the company's DLAB, a purpose-built lab aimed at helping budding entrepreneurs commercialise their ideas. [ + ]

The greatest difficulty in deploying RF-over-fibre systems in military applications has been the lack of ruggedised fibre-optic connectors capable of meeting the stringent return-loss requirements needed for quality signal transmissions. [ + ]

A new device developed by Australian scientists is being adapted to precisely cut through carbon nanotubes (CNTs) used in solar panel manufacturing and cancer treatment. [ + ]

Using a cluster of smaller DC-DC power converters in parallel offers many potential benefits along with design flexibility, but doing so requires understanding the performance attributes of the different approaches. [ + ]

A new device fingerprinting technique could improve the security of the electrical grid and other industrial systems. [ + ]

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has launched the new Raspberry Pi 3 Model B with built-in wireless and Bluetooth connectivity. [ + ]

A patented breakthrough by researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology claims to improve the efficiency of organic photovoltaic cells by 50%. [ + ]

The IoT advocates invite us to imagine a future where even the tiniest devices are smart and connected, designed to make life easier, more comfortable and to contribute to saving the planet's resources. [ + ]

Industry clusters have long been used to facilitate economic growth. New research shows how the electronics industry in Adelaide and in Christchurch is using a cluster-based approach to seize growth opportunities. [ + ]

Light emitting diodes (LEDs) allow large structures to be illuminated using minimal energy. These LED lights require power chains that convert an AC utility supply to a constant current DC supply. [ + ]