Industry News
Teledyne completes its acquisition of FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems will now be included in Teledyne Technologies' Digital Imaging segment and operate under the name Teledyne FLIR. [ + ]
Smaller chips enable new RFID applications
Researchers have made what is believed to be the smallest state-of-the-art RFID chip, which should drive down the cost of RFID tags. [ + ]
2D perovskite films found to resemble a sandwich
The 2D films used in some perovskite solar cells closely resemble a sandwich — with two layers of the same type (the bread) surrounding one central, contrasting layer (the filling). [ + ]
Delta Electronics opens new HQ in Sydney
The new head office, based at St Leonards, was opened on 20 May by Member for North Sydney Trent Zimmerman and David Leal, Australia Country Manager for Delta. [ + ]
Electron multi-beam mask writer enables smaller microchips
A microsystem switching element lies at the core of an electron beam mask writer — a crucial piece of equipment in the production of the latest generation of microchips. [ + ]
ST receives IEEE Milestone, acquires Cartesiam
STMicroelectronics has announced its acquisition of Edge AI software specialist Cartesiam as well as its receipt of an IEEE Milestone. [ + ]
mioty wireless transmission system wins award
mioty technology transfers data from between several thousand and a hundred thousand sensor nodes per square kilometre to one single collection point. [ + ]
Micro-LEDs emit pure red light
A new micro-LED can efficiently emit pure red light, and it may help in the quest to develop full-colour displays based on just a single semiconductor. [ + ]
Free online tool to optimise antenna placement on a PCB
Antenova has created a new software tool to help product designers place antennas in a wireless design, to assist those who do not have access to antenna skills in-house. [ + ]
Innovative solar tech runs cooler and lasts longer
Singlet fission and tandem solar cells — two ways to generate solar power more efficiently — also help to lower operating temperatures and keep devices running for longer. [ + ]
Researchers improve stability in lithium–oxygen batteries
UK researchers have been working with British company Johnson Matthey to create stable and practical electrolytes for lithium–oxygen (Li–O2) batteries. [ + ]
Würth's Application Guide enables easier component selection
The easy-to-use tool offers the most common switching regulator and interface topologies and an overview of which components are required for them. [ + ]
Improving absorber layers in perovskite solar cells
A synthetic approach that improves absorber layers in perovskite solar cells could help them achieve their full potential, researchers have found. [ + ]
Digi-Key announces distributorship with ERNI, video series
Digi-Key Electronics has secured a global distribution partnership with ERNI Electronics and separately announced a three-part video series on smart cities. [ + ]
Ultrafast switches can be achieved with lasers
Researchers have found that ultrafast switches in material properties can be prompted by laser pulses — a breakthrough that may enable new transistor concepts. [ + ]