Next-generation high-speed transistors
19 January, 2016Researchers have developed a double-layered nanowire, consisting of a germanium core and a silicon shell. This is a major step towards the realisation of a next-generation high-speed transistor.
Samsung begins mass production of advanced logic chips
18 January, 2016Samsung Electronics has begun mass production of advanced logic chips using its 14 nm Low-Power Plus (LPP) process, the second generation of the company's 14 nm FinFET process technology.
Oxygen enhances optical properties of LEDs
14 January, 2016Researchers have shed light on oxygen's role in enhancing red LEDs and reported that the quantity and location of oxygen in GaN can be fine-tuned to improve the optical performance of europium (Eu)-doped GaN devices.
Maxim Integrated MAX30102 pulse oximeter and heart rate integrated sensor module
14 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingSystem designers can speed up time to market for wearable and healthcare products with the MAX30102 pulse oximeter and heart rate integrated sensor module from Maxim Integrated. The module provides a complete system to ease the design-in process for mobile and wearable devices.
Smart living
08 January, 2016 by Xavier Baraton* | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty Ltd
The smart city is built on awareness and (some elements of) real-time control of all of the critical functions and infrastructure of the city. With smart systems in smart cities, we can do more with less.
Toshiba TMPM37AFSQG microcontroller
08 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Toshiba (Australia) Pty LtdToshiba has announced the TMPM37AFSQG microcontroller as the latest addition to its ARM Cortex-M3-based TX03 series. The IC is said to be the world's smallest vector control microcontroller to incorporate an original co-processor and a pre-driver to implement brushless DC motor control.
STMicroelectronics components selected for Toyota Prius
22 December, 2015 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdSTMicroelectronics has announced that its 32-bit automotive microcontrollers and power MOSFETs have been selected by Toyota Industries Corporation for the DC-DC converter in Toyota's fourth-generation Prius hybrid-vehicle platform.
Vincotech flowPHASE 0 half-bridge module
22 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Wireless ComponentsVincotech has announced its flowPHASE 0 family featuring NTC, a high-voltage half-bridge topology aimed at upgrading applications. The module is designed for charger, SMPS, solar or ESS applications rated from 5 to 20 kW.
Axiomtek eBOX626-853-FL embedded box PC
22 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdAxiomtek has announced the eBOX626-853-FL, a slim, fanless embedded system designed to support the Intel Celeron processor quad-core N3150 integrated with Intel Gen 8 graphics and DirectX 11.1. One DDR3L 1333/1600 SO-DIMM socket supports up to 8 GB memory.
Renesas RX130 Group 32-bit MCUs for touch-based applications
21 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdRenesas Electronics is expanding development support for touch-based home appliance, building, industrial automation and portable medical applications with the RX130 Group of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs). The group allows embedded developers to incorporate both user interface (ie, touch key) and system control capabilities in a single MCU.
congatec conga-TR3 COM Express basic modules
16 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Congatec Australia Pty LtdThe conga-TR3 COM Express basic modules from congatec, with dual- or quad-core AMD Embedded R-Series SOCs, offer a broadly scalable TDP from 12 to 35 W, good performance per watt, high-performance AMD Radeon graphics and full support of the HSA specification 1.0.
Designer crystals for more powerful electronics
15 December, 2015
A new process to grow designer crystals, known as 'metal organic frameworks' or MOFs, could lead to a new breed of faster, more powerful electronic devices.
Stretchable hydrogel electronics
11 December, 2015MIT engineers have designed a sticky, stretchy, gel-like material that can incorporate temperature sensors, LED lights and other electronics, as well as tiny, drug-delivering reservoirs and channels.
Major funding boost for UNSW's quantum mission
10 December, 2015UNSW's quantum computing project has received a second major injection of funds from Australia's corporate sector, with Telstra matching a Commonwealth Bank pledge of $10 million.
UNSW researcher makes nanomedicine breakthrough
09 December, 2015 by Amy Coopes
A UNSW researcher has used near-infrared light to create polymers — a discovery with significant implications for nanomedicine.
