Industry News
Würth Elektronik's virtual conference is now in session
Würth Elektronik has announced its first ever virtual conference, featuring recorded presentations available on demand along with downloadable presentation slides. [ + ]
Ultrathin camera inspired by a wasp
The camera is fully packaged with micro-optical elements such as inverted micro-lenses, multilayered pinhole arrays and gap spacers on the image sensor. [ + ]
Efficient and stable tandem solar cell developed
An international research team has developed a new type of solar cell that can both withstand environmental hazards and has power conversion efficiency of 26.7%. [ + ]
Higher voltage and safer operation for Li-ion batteries
Researchers have improved the performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries, increasing not only the battery's voltage delivery but also its ability to suppress dangerous conditions. [ + ]
ON Semiconductor names Digi-Key Global High Service Distributor of the Year
The award honours the distributor that led the channel in digital marketing initiatives, increasing customer breadth, and promotion and sales of ON Semiconductor's latest innovative new products. [ + ]
Portable sensors powered by waste heat
Scientists have revealed how the thermoelectric effect, or converting temperature differences into electricity, can be optimally used to power small, flexible devices. [ + ]
3D imaging using light's quantum properties
Researchers have created a 3D imaging system that uses light's quantum properties to create images said to be 40,000 times crisper than current technologies. [ + ]
Pandemic drone could detect virus symptoms in crowds
A drone to remotely detect people in crowds with infectious respiratory conditions such as COVID-19 is being developed by SA researchers in partnership with a Canadian tech company. [ + ]
OLEDs stretch two-dimensionally
Korean researchers have created stretchable organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) that are compliant and maintain their performance under high-strain deformation. [ + ]
Remote charging for implantable medical devices
Researchers have detailed the use of soft and flexible materials to ultrasonically charge bioelectronic implants, reducing the need for surgical treatment. [ + ]
Liquid metal pressure sensor suitable for health monitoring
Researchers have developed a highly sensitive wearable pressure sensor that is capable of sensitive, precise and continuous measurement of physiological and physical signals. [ + ]
Safety feature to stop lithium batteries catching on fire
Researchers made a tweak to the part of the battery called the separator, so that it slows down the flow of energy (and thus heat) that builds up inside the battery when it short circuits. [ + ]
Organic molecules could enable more sustainable batteries
Organic electrode materials are considered to be extremely promising materials for sustainable batteries with high power capabilities. [ + ]
Tiny pressure sensors made of silicon
Researchers have developed a micrometre-scale, low power consumption pressure sensor with potential applications in vacuum environments. [ + ]
2020 FLEXI Awards celebrate flexible hybrid electronics
Recognising innovations and other outstanding accomplishments in flexible hybrid electronics (FHE), SEMI-FlexTech recently presented the 2020 FLEXI Awards. [ + ]