Inside a transformer's iron core
15 September, 2016Researchers have developed a method of looking inside iron core transformers, enabling them to see the tiny magnetic structures inside a transformer at work during the transforming process — a step towards building more efficient transformers in the future.
Researchers develop method to pattern functionalised nanowires
14 September, 2016The patterning of functionalised nanowires has received considerable interest around the world thanks to their potential for use in novel self-assembled nanodevices. A Hokkaido University research team has developed a method of patterning the nanowires' structure.
TDK EPCOS B33331 and B33335 series AC capacitors
14 September, 2016 | Supplied by: EPCOSTDK Corporation presents two series of EPCOS alternating current (AC) capacitors. Both the cans and the tops of the components are constructed of aluminium, making them particularly robust.
Renesas announces acquisition
13 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Renesas ElectronicsRenesas Electronics has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Intersil Corporation, a provider of power management and precision analog solutions. Renesas will acquire Intersil for US$22.50 per share in cash, representing an aggregate equity value of approximately US$3.2 billion.
10 millionth Raspberry Pi sold
09 September, 2016 | Supplied by: element14The Raspberry Pi Foundation has celebrated the sale of the 10 millionth Raspberry Pi computer at an event at the UK House of Commons, hosted by Minister of State for Digital and Culture Matt Hancock.
Cypress Semiconductor CY8CKIT-143A PSoC 4 BLE 256K module
08 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics (Hong Kong) LtdCypress Semiconductor has released a fully certified Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module for creating a complete BLE system with Bluetooth 4.2 features such as data length extension, upgraded privacy and enhanced security — all of which are critical for IoT applications.
Carbon nanotube transistors outperform silicon
06 September, 2016Carbon nanotube transistors have so far lagged far behind semiconductors in high-performance electronics. Now, for the first time, materials engineers have created carbon nanotube transistors that outperform state-of-the-art silicon transistors.
Solid State Disks FLOPPYFlash floppy drive emulator
06 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Solid State Disks LTDSolid State Disks' FLOPPYFlash floppy drive emulator provides a solid-state replacement for obsolete, electromechanical floppy disk drives in legacy computer-based systems and equipment as a direct drop-in replacement.
Acromag ACEX-4600 COM Express carrier card
05 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdThe Acromag ACEX-4600 COM Express carrier is a rugged COM Express modular platform, designed with rigid PCBs and extended temperature support for extreme industrial and defence applications.
'Warm' superconductor crystal structure identified
02 September, 2016A research team has clarified the crystal structure of hydrogen sulfide in its superconducting phase at -70°C — a relatively high temperature for superconductors.
Neousys Technology Nuvo-6000 fanless box PC
02 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Backplane Systems Technology Pty LtdNeousys Technology's Nuvo-6000 series is a fanless box PC that features up to five PCIe/PCI slots and is said to deliver up to 30% CPU performance improvement over former CPU generations.
Vertical nanowires standing tall
02 September, 2016Hokkaido University researchers have demonstrated a method of making vertical nanowires with full control over their size, density and distribution over a semiconducting substrate.
Innovation, integration and the IoT — get ahead with Synergy
31 August, 2016 by Lauren Davis | Supplied by: Renesas ElectronicsWith internet access becoming a standard feature for more and more devices, not to mention the growing need for these devices to talk to other devices, companies are being pressured to become specialists in connectivity and everything that goes with it.
Renesas EC-1 EtherCAT communication system on chip
29 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdRenesas Electronics Singapore has launched the EC-1, a dedicated EtherCAT communication system on chip (SoC) that will help boost production efficiency in factories. It is intended for use in slave devices, such as sensors and actuators, and in I/O modules equipped with communication functions.
Vishay launches online ferrite bead impedance calculator
29 August, 2016Vishay's Inductors Division has introduced an online ferrite bead impedance calculator, which is claimed to be the first in the industry.
