Industry News
Ultrafast semiconductor devices exploit photoelectric effect
Researchers have created an ultrafast and highly sensitive 'avalanche photodiode' (APD) that generates less electronic noise than its silicon rivals. [ + ]
Crystals generated for perovskite solar cells
Researchers claim to have synthetically generated homogeneous and defect-free crystals, which could be used to fast-track the commercialisation of perovskite solar cells. [ + ]
STMicroelectronics launches quality label for MCU family
STMicroelectronics is increasing the market appeal of its STM32 microcontroller family by launching the MadeForSTM32 label for qualified, reviewed and approved products from ST Partners in the development ecosystem. [ + ]
Electronic skin could help people with disabilities
Anusha Withana is developing a superthin, hyper-flexible sticky tape that can have electronic circuits printed onto it. [ + ]
How do you prevent fracture in solid-state batteries?
Researchers used X-ray computed tomography to visualise in real time how cracks form near the edges of interfaces between materials in solid-state batteries. [ + ]
Advantech partners with Pacific Automation on IIoT
Advantech's partnership with Pacific Automation, a provider of industrial electrical and electronic solutions, aims to strengthen solution selling to Industrial IoT markets across Australia. [ + ]
Universal computer memory could replace DRAM
The inventors of the device used quantum mechanics to solve the dilemma of choosing between stable, long-term data storage and low-energy writing and erasing. [ + ]
New battery design for the 5G world
A newly created formula more than doubles the energy a battery can carry without changing the weight, according to its designers. [ + ]
Architecture developed for ultrahigh-speed wireless networks
Researchers have developed ubiquitous, robust, flexible, interoperable and cost-effective wireless network technology that operates in previously unused high-frequency bands. [ + ]
Weidi Zhu promoted to Business President of element14
Development distributor Farnell has appointed Weidi Zhu to the role of Business President of element14, its distribution business in APAC. [ + ]
Oritech extends partnership with Nordson Corporation
Oritech has announced it has extended its distribution and service support partnership with Nordson Corporation within Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
On-Track Technology relocates to Milperra
Contract electronic manufacturer On-Track Technology has decided to relocate from its Mascot manufacturing facility. [ + ]
Wirelessly charge your devices in a room-sized power system
The wireless power transfer system uses magnetic fields to simultaneously charge multiple devices — or nodes — within the confines of a room. [ + ]
Electrolube to host conformal coatings seminar at Electronex
Beth Turner will provide a comprehensive overview of next-generation conformal coatings for harsh environments as well as a useful insight into coating vs encapsulation. [ + ]
Unex and STMicroelectronics collaborate on V2X and secure telematics
Unex's SOM-301 V2X system-on-module has been integrataed on STMicroelectronics' Telemaco3P Modular Telematics Platform (TC3P-MTP). [ + ]
