Industry News
Radiatation-resistant spintronic material
Researchers at the University of Michigan and Western Michigan University are exploring new materials that could yield higher computational speeds and lower power consumption, even in harsh environments. [ + ]
Extreme-temperature electronics
Many industries are calling for electronics that can operate reliably in a harsh environment, including extreme temperatures above 200°C. [ + ]
Extreme-temperature electronics
Many industries are calling for electronics that can operate reliably in a harsh environment, including extreme temperatures above 200°C. [ + ]
IP Australia to trial cognitive computing technology
IP Australia has partnered with IBM to engage the cognitive computing technology Watson, aimed at improving agency efficiencies and enhancing online service offerings for Australia's innovators. [ + ]
Thermal management solution for microelectronic devices
Microelectronic devices contain a multitude of transistors, and although each one produces very little heat individually, their combined thermal output is significant and can damage the device. [ + ]
Why 'baking powder' triples efficiency of plastic solar cells
Plastic solar cells use polymers instead of silicon to convert the energy from sunlight into electricity. [ + ]
IoT and the future of industrial networks
The Internet of Things (IoT), Ethernet, big data, Industry 4.0, cloud services, cybersecurity and big data are all having an impact on how automation and control networks are being designed and planned. [ + ]
Arrow Electronics to acquire RDC and expand in EMEA
Arrow Electronics has acquired RDC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Computacenter. [ + ]
Arrow Electronics to acquire RDC and expand in EMEA
Arrow Electronics has acquired RDC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Computacenter. [ + ]
Intel eyes smart home market with Lantiq purchase
Intel Corporation has signed a deal to acquire Lantiq, a supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies. [ + ]
Raspberry Pi 2 launches with ARMv7 quad core CPU
element14 and Raspberry Pi Trading have launched Raspberry Pi 2 Model B, which is six times faster than the previous model and now boasts 1 GB of RAM to run bigger and more powerful projects. [ + ]
Memory suppliers account for more than 60% of 300 mm wafer capacity
Ranking of top 10 suppliers now accounts for 93% of total installed 300 mm wafer capacity, according to IC Insights. [ + ]
Memory suppliers account for more than 60% of 300 mm wafer capacity
Ranking of top 10 suppliers now accounts for 93% of total installed 300 mm wafer capacity, according to IC Insights. [ + ]
Parallelising common algorithms
Hardware manufacturers are making computer chips faster by giving them more cores, or processing units. [ + ]
Turnbull to address IoT summit
Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull will be a keynote speaker at the AIIA Navigating the Internet of Things (IoT) Summit being held in Canberra on Thursday, 26 March. [ + ]
