Wearable technology for behaviour control
19 May, 2014 by Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechExThe recent fitting of an alcohol-detecting band to a convicted binge drinker in the UK is a reminder of how the use of wearable electronics for behaviour control is proceeding apace. In a first for the UK, the authorities fixed a SCRAM alcohol-detecting leg band to a high-risk offender.
Nanowire-bridging transistors for next-gen electronics
16 May, 2014US researchers have demonstrated a new approach that could enable a new generation of fast, robust electronic and photonic devices.
Maxim Integrated MAX11905 SAR ADC
14 May, 2014 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingEngineers can achieve high resolution and a fast sampling rate with the MAX11905, a successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC).
Wavelex WSW0127A wideband 10 W SPDT switch
14 May, 2014 | Supplied by: Arrow Electronics Australia Pty LtdThe WSW0127A is a wideband, 10 W, single-pole double-throw (SPDT) switch from Wavelex. The product offers wide frequency band operation, from 0.1 to 2.7 GHz, with a low insertion loss of 0.5 dB (typical), +40 dBm power handling, 25 nS switching speed and a built-in DC block.
Moxa ioPAC 5542 3-in-1 remote terminal unit
09 May, 2014 | Supplied by: MOXA IncMoxa's ioPAC 5542 Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)are hardy, compact, metal-encased, all-in-one controllers that combine a GPRS/HSPA cellular modem, fully featured I/O terminals and data logger in a single device.
RS Components multilayer ceramic capacitors
07 May, 2014 | Supplied by: RSRS Components has introduced a range of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) in 7 or 13″ reel quantities. The devices provide users with general-purpose capacitor parts ready for automatic pick and placement.
TriQuint GaN on SiC power amplifiers
06 May, 2014 | Supplied by: Wireless ComponentsRichardson has announced full design support capabilities and immediate availability of four gallium nitride on silicon carbide (GaN on SiC) power amplifiers (PAs) from TriQuint.
connectBlue OBP421 Bluetooth System-on-Module
05 May, 2014 | Supplied by: M2M ConnectivityThe System-on-Module OBP421 is a Bluetooth Smart Ready module from connectBlue. The product is compact, fully customisable and particularly suitable for industrial, medical and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
Phones could soon be printed on clothes
05 May, 2014A team of researchers at Monash University's Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering (ECSE) is investigating a new version of 'spaser' technology that could make phones so small, efficient and flexible they could be printed on clothing.
RECOM R-78T SMD switching regulator series
01 May, 2014 | Supplied by: RECOM Asia Pte LtdIn order to fill the gap created by TI's discontinuation of its Power Trends switching regulators, RECOM is introducing a 1:1 compatible SMD product line, the R-78T series, to help users still using Power Trends switching regulators avoid redesigns.
Safe power supply for patients
01 May, 2014 by Thomas Rechlin, Senior FAE for Europe | Supplied by: RECOM Asia Pte Ltd
Advancement in medical technology helps minimise risk to patients and ensure fast recovery. However, it also poses a number of challenges, not least as regards the power supply.
Toshiba Electronics Europe TL1WK series LEDs
17 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Toshiba (Australia) Pty LtdSmall, chip-scale package (CSP) white LEDs from Toshiba Electronics Europe are said to reduce the mounting area by 90% compared to conventional 3 x 1.4 mm package products.
STMicroelectronics HB series IGBTs
17 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdThe HB series of IGBTs from STMicroelectronics are claimed to feature up to 40% lower turn-off energy losses than competing high-frequency devices while reducing conduction losses by up to 30%.
4D Systems uLCD-28PTU-PI and uLCD-43PTU-PI touchscreen display module starter kits
16 April, 2014 | Supplied by: RS4D Systems has announced two touchscreen display starter kits for the Raspberry Pi which provide a quick and easy wiring interface and are suitable for creating portable, low-power projects and applications.
Plessey PLW138003 and PLB138003 MaGIC dot LEDs
15 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics (Hong Kong) LtdThe Plessey MaGIC dot LED is manufactured using GaN-on-Si technology and is aimed at the wearable electronics market. The dotLEDs weigh only 0.2 mg with a profile of 0.2 mm.
