Industry News
Help prevent e-waste on Circular Electronics Day
Sunday, 24 January is Circular Electronics Day — a global initiative to encourage organisations and consumers to take a more responsible approach to the electronics they use. [ + ]
Methanol fuel cells improved with a protective carbon shell
South Korean scientists have found a way to prevent undesired reactions in methanol fuel cells, which should help in the journey to phase out fossil fuels. [ + ]
Perfecting quantum dots for peak solar panel performance
Researchers have developed a process for calculating the perfect size and density of quantum dots needed to achieve record efficiency in solar panels. [ + ]
Polymer electrode suitable for e-skin applications
Materials scientists developed a hydrothermal treatment, involving humidity and heat, that enhanced the conductivity of PEDOT:PSS films by a factor of 250. [ + ]
Digi-Key announces global distribution partnership with LogiSwitch
Digi-Key Electronics has expanded its Marketplace product portfolio to include a worldwide distribution partnership with LogiSwitch. [ + ]
Semiconductor helps LEDs produce white light
Researchers have used a single semiconducting material to produce a white-light LED by emitting light across the visible spectrum. [ + ]
Cobalt-free cathodes could enhance lithium-ion batteries
The NFA (nickel, iron and aluminium) cathode is a derivative of lithium nickelate and can be used to make the positive electrode of a lithium-ion battery. [ + ]
Enhancing the energy efficiency of magnetic RAM
Researchers have demonstrated a new way to enhance the energy efficiency of a non-volatile magnetic memory device called SOT-MRAM. [ + ]
Transparent sensors are flexible and ultrathin
Japanese researchers have fabricated ultrathin, flexible, transparent sensors with cross-aligned silver nanowire microelectrodes. [ + ]
Herbicide helps boost efficiency of organic solar cells
A known herbicide can be used to improve solar energy conversion in organic devices, which should help the development of higher efficiency solar cells. [ + ]
Digi-Key to carry full line of Raspberry Pi products
Digi-Key Electronics has announced that it is now an official Raspberry Pi authorised distributor and will carry the full line of Raspberry Pi products. [ + ]
ST and Advantest develop an automated test cell for IC testing
Advantest and STMicroelectronics have jointly developed an advanced, fully automated, final-test cell system that is said to improve overall equipment efficiency and quality in semiconductor test and packaging operations. [ + ]
Mouser's new resource site dedicated to LoRaWAN technology
Mouser Electronics has created a new resource site dedicated to the LoRaWAN standard and its capabilities, applications and related products. [ + ]
STMicroelectronics joins UWB Alliance
STMicroelectronics has joined the UWB Alliance as a Promoter Class Member, accepting a seat on the board of directors. [ + ]
Blended solar cells yield high power conversion efficiencies
Researchers have blended together various polymer and molecular semiconductors as photo-absorbers to create a solar cell with increased power efficiencies. [ + ]