Wearable sensor clears path to long-term EKG monitoring
23 January, 2015North Carolina State University researchers have developed a new, wearable sensor that uses silver nanowires to monitor electrophysiological signals.
Australian discovery could lead to improved printed electronics
20 January, 2015University of Melbourne researchers have discovered highly sought-after ‘nematic liquid crystals’ that could lead to improved solar panels and printed electronics.
Australian discovery could lead to improved printed electronics
20 January, 2015
University of Melbourne researchers have discovered highly sought-after ‘nematic liquid crystals’ that could lead to improved solar panels and printed electronics.
Solving an organic semiconductor mystery
19 January, 2015Organic semiconductors are prized for light emitting diodes (LEDs), field effect transistors (FETs) and photovoltaic cells. As they can be printed from solution, they provide a highly scalable, cost-effective alternative to silicon-based devices.
Molex LED array holders
19 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Molex Premise Networks Pty LtdUsing interconnect technology, Molex provides a solderless solution to mounting LED arrays into OEM fixtures. The company's LED array holders feature good electrical performance in a low-profile, one-piece design.
Solving an organic semiconductor mystery
19 January, 2015Organic semiconductors are prized for light emitting diodes (LEDs), field effect transistors (FETs) and photovoltaic cells. As they can be printed from solution, they provide a highly scalable, cost-effective alternative to silicon-based devices.
Peregrine SPST and SP4T tuning control switches
14 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Wireless ComponentsThe PE613010 and PE613050 are the first two devices in a family of tuning control switches based on Peregrine Semiconductor's UltraCMOS technology, a variation of silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology on a sapphire substrate, offering good RF performance.
Towards quantum-computational circuits
13 January, 2015Researchers have built an array of light detectors sensitive enough to register the arrival of individual light particles, or photons, and mounted them on a silicon optical chip. Such arrays are crucial components of devices that use photons to perform quantum computations.
GraphExeter could revolutionise flexible electronics
12 January, 2015Researchers at the University of Exeter have discovered that GraphExeter - a material adapted from graphene - can withstand prolonged exposure to both high temperature and humidity.
Why are blue LEDs so tricky to make?
09 January, 2015Scientists have uncovered the mystery of why blue LEDs are so difficult to make, by revealing the complex properties of their main component - gallium nitride - using sophisticated computer simulations.
MEN G101 Gigabit Ethernet switch
07 January, 2015 | Supplied by: OEM Technology SolutionsThe G101 Gigabit Ethernet switch comes with a 29 Gb switch matrix and delivers high-speed communication. Specifically designed for rugged mobile communication in harsh environments, the switch conforms to the EN 50155 railway standard.
Texas Instruments DRV8846 1.4 A bipolar stepper motor driver
23 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Texas Instruments Australia LtdThe DRV8846 provides a highly integrated stepper motor driver for cameras, printers, projectors and other automated equipment applications. The device has two H-bridges and a microstepping indexer and is intended to drive a bipolar stepper motor.
Laird Technologies PR-59 temperature controller
23 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsLaird's PR-59 temperature controller is designed for reversible (cooling/heating) control of thermoelectric assemblies requiring precise temperature control accuracy. The controller not only regulates the temperature, but also features two programmable fan outputs and an alarm output relay.
Rubycon XW series aluminium electrolytic capacitors
22 December, 2014 | Supplied by: element14The Rubycon XW series 'pencil type' radial aluminium electrolytic capacitors are used in a wide variety of power and lighting applications for input/output filtering.
Texas Instruments LM5160 Synchronous Buck/Fly-Buck Converter
22 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Texas Instruments Australia LtdThe Texas Instruments LM5160 Synchronous Buck/Fly-Buck Converter is a 65 V, 1.5 A synchronous step-down converter with integrated high-side and low-side MOSFETs. The constant-on-time control scheme requires no loop compensation and supports high step-down ratios with fast transient response.
