Industry News
Underwater Wi-Fi would benefit divers
Aquatic internet that sends data through light beams could enable divers to instantly transmit footage from under the sea to the surface. [ + ]
New application standard for IT and AV equipment
In recent decades, information and communication technology (ICT) and audio/video (AV) equipment has technologically advanced in similar directions. For this reason, a new common safety standard has been developed. [ + ]
STMicroelectronics joins Silicon Catalyst start-up incubator
Semiconductor company STMicroelectronics has joined Silicon Catalyst, a specialist incubator focused exclusively on accelerating solutions in silicon, as both a Strategic and In-Kind Partner. [ + ]
Smart molecules could enable computers with bigger memories
Researchers have discovered a single-molecule 'switch', around 5 nm2 in size, that can act like a transistor and offers the potential to store binary information. [ + ]
Silica cathode enables long-lasting lithium–sulfur batteries
With the development of a novel silica-based cathode, scientists have realised lithium–sulfur batteries that can last for over 2000 charge/discharge cycles. [ + ]
Nanocrystal assembly method developed
Researchers have demonstrated a highly efficient and controllable method to assemble single nanoparticles directly into a pre-patterned template. [ + ]
EMC Technologies NATA accredited for EN 55035/CISPR 35
The EMC Technologies laboratories have achieved NATA accreditation for EN 55035 and CISPR 35: Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment – Immunity requirements. [ + ]
Stretchable, self-healing material lights up
A new stretchable material, when used in light-emitting capacitor devices, enables highly visible illumination at low operating voltages. [ + ]
Renesas to withdraw from LD/PD business and close Shiga Factory
Renesas Electronics has announced its decision to withdraw from the LD (laser diode) and PD (photodiode/detector) businesses. [ + ]
Quantum dot solar cells are non-toxic and defect-tolerant
Researchers have developed quantum dot solar cells that match the efficiency of existing quantum dot-based devices, but without lead or other toxic elements. [ + ]
Arrow, Panasonic and ST deliver IoT module for smart applications
Arrow Electronics, Panasonic Industry and STMicroelectronics have introduced a low-power, wireless, multisensor edge-intelligence solution for smart factory, smart home and smart life applications. [ + ]
element14 design challenge to help fight COVID-19
The Fighting Germs Project14 design challenge aims to find innovative solutions to fight germs — one of the most efficient ways to slow the spread of COVID-19. [ + ]
Magnetometry to measure the state of lithium-ion batteries
Scientists have presented a non-contact method for detecting the state of charge and any defects in lithium-ion batteries. [ + ]
Extending the life of acoustic waves on microchips
Scientists have taken an important step towards removing electrons from the data chips that are a driving force in global telecommunications. [ + ]
STMicroelectronics joins the Zhaga Consortium
STMicroelectronics has abecome an associate member of the Zhaga Consortium to advance the deployment of NFC technology in the industrial lighting market. [ + ]
