Wearable technology: challenges and opportunities
04 November, 2013 by Christian DeFeo* | Supplied by: element14Trying to weave technology into our everyday lives is something that has been happening for hundreds of years, with the 16th-century abacus ring often touted as the first 'wearable computer'. Now, wearable technology is changing and becoming more mainstream. This article explores opportunities and challenges presented by wearable technology.
Transistor mimics brain synapse
04 November, 2013Materials scientists at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have now created a new type of transistor that mimics the behaviour of a synapse. The novel device simultaneously modulates the flow of information in a circuit and physically adapts to changing signals.
Advantech TPC-1771H Intel Dual Core 17″ automation control panel
01 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty LtdFollowing up on the 6, 10, 12 and 15″ models, Advantech has launched the 17″ model TPC-1771H automation control panel to the family of products. The model features a choice between a PCI-e or a mini-PCIe expansion slot which can be used to expand the functionality through third-party or Advantech add-on cards.
Microchip Technology MCP19111 analog power controller
31 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Microchip Technology Hong Kong LimitedThe MCP19111 is a mid-voltage (4.5-32 V), analog-based PWM controller range with an integrated 8-bit PIC microcontroller. The product combines the performance of a high-speed analog solution with the configurability and communication interface of a digital solution.
Recom REC10-M and REC15-M DC/DC converters
30 October, 2013 | Supplied by: RECOM Asia Pte LtdRecom's DC/DC converter series REC10-M (10 W) and REC15-M (15 W) come in a 2″x1″ metal case and are pin compatible with common industry standards.
New supercapacitor stores energy on silicon chips
25 October, 2013Researchers have developed a supercapacitor out of silicon so it can be built into a silicon chip along with the microelectronic circuitry that it powers. In fact, it should be possible to construct these power cells out of the excess silicon that exists in the current generation of solar cells, sensors, mobile phones and a variety of other electromechanical devices, providing a considerable cost savings.
Ultrathin electronics with p-n junction diode
25 October, 2013As electronics approach the atomic scale, researchers are increasingly successful at developing atomically thin, virtually two-dimensional materials that could usher in the next generation of computing. Integrating these materials to create necessary circuits, however, has remained a challenge.
Faster and more energy-efficient electronic devices
25 October, 2013 by Lynn YarrisGraphene may command the lion's share of attention but it is not the only material generating a buzz in the electronics world. Vanadium dioxide is one of the few known materials that acts like an insulator at low temperatures but like a metal at warmer temperatures starting around 67°C.
Progress with the switch to faster computers
14 October, 2013Researchers at the A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics in Singapore have developed a device that could help computers reach light speed. The tiny mechanical system developed by A*STAR researchers can switch a light signal on or off extremely quickly, potentially enabling all-optical computing and simplifying the interface between electronic and optical networks.
International Rectifier IGBTs
14 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingInternational Rectifier’s 1200 V ultra-fast insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) are optimised for industrial motor drive and UPS systems. The devices leverage IR's field stop trench ultra-thin wafer technology that delivers lower conduction and switching losses.
MOXA EDS-210A series 10-port industrial unmanaged switches
14 October, 2013 | Supplied by: MOXA IncThe MOXA EDS-210A series 10-port industrial unmanaged switches deliver gigabit speed and multiple fibre connections for small-scale and widely distributed edge applications, such as factory floor automation and IP surveillance uplinks for ITS networking.
Wavelex WPA0214N 0.8 W power amplifier (PA)
14 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Arrow Electronics Australia Pty LtdThe WPA0214N 0.8 W power amplifier (PA) from Wavelex offers wide frequency band operation, from 175 to 1400 MHz, 50 Ω impedance and 29 dBm P1dB.
Semikron IGBT module SKiiPX
14 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Semikron DanfossThe IGBT module SKiiPX is designed for extreme climatic conditions and allows condensation during operation. It meets the requirements specifically for wind turbines in a power range of 1-6 MW in a claimed outstanding way.
Phoenix Contact Factory Line smart managed switches
12 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdThe smart managed switches from Phoenix Contact are designed for Profinet and EtherNet/IP applications and offer up to 16 ports. The switches come in a 16-port twisted-pair-only version or with 14 twisted pairs and two 100-Base FX fibre-optic ports.
Keil MDK-ARM microcontroller development kit version 5
10 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Embedded Logic Solutions Pty LtdARM's version 5 of the Keil MDK-ARM microcontroller development kit is a comprehensive software development system for ARM processor-based microcontroller applications. The MDK-ARM version introduces software packs, CMSIS-RTOS based middleware, ETB and MTB trace, CMSIS-DAP debug support and code completion with dynamic syntax checker in the source code editor.
