Photonic 'sintering' could lead to new solar, electronics manufacturing technologies
03 December, 2015A recent breakthrough in photonic 'sintering' could lead to new advances in solar cells, flexible electronics, various types of sensors and other high-tech products printed onto something as simple as a sheet of paper or plastic.
element14 launches Raspberry Pi's new Pi Zero Board
30 November, 2015 | Supplied by: element14element14 has further expanded its extensive Raspberry Pi product range by launching the smallest form factor Raspberry Pi on the market, the new Raspberry Pi Zero.
Graphene improves performance and stability of energy storage devices
30 November, 2015A*STAR researchers have developed an 'asymmetric' supercapacitor based on metal nitrides and graphene that could be a viable energy storage solution.
Self-healing gel for flexible electronics
27 November, 2015A 'first-of-its-kind' self-healing gel repairs and connects electronic circuits, creating opportunities to advance the development of flexible electronics, biosensors and batteries as energy storage devices.
Vishay Milwaukee GRE2 grid resistors
25 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Arrow Electronics Australia Pty LtdVishay Intertechnology has introduced a series of high-power, high-current grid resistors. Offering designers a drop-in replacement for competing solutions, Vishay Milwaukee GRE2 devices combine high power ratings to 24 kW and high operating temperatures to +400°C with a robust design.
STMicroelectronics ST33J2M0 32-bit microcontroller
23 November, 2015 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdSTMicroelectronics has introduced the ST33J2M0 secure microcontroller, based on the 32-bit ARM SecurCore SC300 processor. The product provides a 2 MB Flash program memory, nearly doubling the memory available in a secure microcontroller.
Tunable filter for faster internet
20 November, 2015Canadian researchers have designed a new tunable filter with the widest tuning span ever demonstrated on a silicon chip that could help provide the low-cost flexibility needed for the next generation of high-speed optical networks.
Acromag XMC-7A200 XMC mezzanine module and Artix-7 FPGA
16 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdAcromag's XMC-7A200 is an XMC mezzanine module enhanced with a Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA for low power consumption and 128 M x 16-bit Quad DDR3 SDRAM processing performance.
Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 5580 controller
16 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation has expanded its Allen-Bradley ControlLogix family of controllers to enable faster system performance and support the growing use of smart devices in manufacturing and industrial operations. The ControlLogix 5580 controller is said to provide up to 45% more application capacity and includes an embedded 1 GB ethernet port.
ADLINK ADi-SA1X and ADi-SA2X embedded box PCs
13 November, 2015 | Supplied by: ADLINK Technology IncADLINK Technology has introduced an industrial PC product line with specialised features for retail and gaming applications. The ADi-SA1X and ADi-SA2X integrated box PCs are based on AMD and Intel processors and offer state-of-the-art graphic performance and an onboard GPU option.
Axiomtek rBOX510-6COM(ATEX/C1D2) DIN-rail fanless box PC
12 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Braetec Pty LtdAxiomtek has launched the rBOX510-6COM(ATEX/C1D2), a DIN-rail fanless embedded system certified with ATEX and C1D2 for use in hazardous environments where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, vapours or liquids might exist.
BluGlass's RPCVD technology to be evaluated for LED applications
11 November, 2015Australian cleantech company BluGlass has announced that it will commence a collaborative evaluation with a Tier-1 LED manufacturer to investigate RPCVD for LED applications.
Making transparent conductors — by spreading polymers like butter on toast
10 November, 2015Flexible, transparent electrical conductors with record-high performance can now be made by spreading polymers on a clear surface with a tiny blade, like a knife spreading butter on toast.
Antaira LMP-1002G-SFP and LMP-1002G-SFP-24 series ethernet switches
10 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Antaira TechnologiesAntaira Technologies has expanded in the industrial networking infrastructure family with the LMP-1002G-SFP and LMP-1002G-SFP-24 series. The 10-port industrial gigabit PoE+ managed ethernet switches feature 48–55 VDC high-power input (LMP-1002C-SFP) support and 12–36 VDC low-voltage power input with a built-in voltage booster (LMP-1002C-SFP-24).
Phihong PDA010N Series TRIAC-dimmable, constant-current LED driver
07 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdPhihong has announced a series of 10 W TRIAC-dimmable, constant-current LED drivers for residential lighting applications. The PDA010N Series LED drivers provide energy-efficient, flicker- and shimmer-free performance for a range of residential LED fixtures, including indoor and outdoor fixtures, downlights and architectural lighting.
