Silicon semiconductor to help produce hydrogen fuel from sunlight
19 November, 2013 by Mark Shwartz*Stanford scientists have developed a silicon semiconductor coated in an ultrathin layer of nickel that could help pave the way for large-scale production of clean hydrogen fuel from sunlight.
Diodes ZXBM1021 motor pre-driver
19 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Future ElectronicsThe ZXBM1021 is a single-phase, brushless, DC motor pre-driver. It provides a variable speed control solution for cooling fans, blowers, extractors, motors and pumps in a variety of consumer and industrial products.
Peregrine PE42820 and PE42821 SPDT RF switches
19 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Wireless ComponentsPeregrine Semiconductor Corporation has released its two latest RF single-pole-double-throw (SPDT) switches. They are designed for LTE and 3G small cells, other wireless infrastructure systems and land mobile radios targeting LMR to LTE conversion.
UMS CHT4016-QEG 6-bit digital step attenuator
18 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Wireless ComponentsThe CHT4016-QEG, from United Monolithic Semiconductors SAS (UMS), is a 6-bit digital step attenuator that operates from 4 to 14 GHz and provides an attenuation range of 31.5 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
Microsoft to increase semiconductor spend, while Dell continues flat
18 November, 2013 by Myson Robles-BruceMicrosoft will be increasing its spending on wireless applications, even as Dell fails to revive spending despite releasing new tablets, according to insights from the Semiconductor Design and Spend Analysis service of IHS Inc.
Sharp PN-K322B 32″ Ultra HD touch screen
16 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Sharp Corporation of AustraliaSharp's 32″ LCD touch-screen monitor, the PN-K322B, features an ultra high definition touch screen which delivers 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels) - four times the detail of full HD.
SolidRun CuBox-i mini-computer series
15 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Spinefex Pty LtdSolidRun's CuBox-i mini-computer series comprises the CuBox-i1 entry-level computer, CuBox-i2, CuBox-i2ultra and CuBox-i4pro. All are based on Freescale's i.MX6 SoC series and offer configurations ranging from single, dual and quad ARM processors running up to 1.2 GHz. Featuring an open-source SDK and several available software packages, the computers can be used in an array of scenarios, including embedded, multimedia, education, cloud client, HMI and more.
ADLINK EOS-4000 Camera Link embedded vision system
14 November, 2013 | Supplied by: ADLINK Technology IncADLINK Technology has released the EOS-4000, a compact Camera Link embedded vision system featuring a 3rd generation Intel Core i7/i5 quad-core processor, two independent PoCL ports and rich I/O capability.
Micron to adapt hybrid memory cube for supercomputers
08 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Micronet Systems Australia Pty LtdMicron Technology is planning to adapt its hybrid memory cube (HMC) for petascale supercomputer systems, representing a dramatic step forward in memory 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.
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.
Bright future for OLEDs
04 November, 2013 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writerOLEDs have become the device of the moment with the recent announcement and launch by Samsung of its huge 55″ curved television receiver, designed to wow the viewer with its incredible sharpness, colour range and contrast. While nobody seems to have questioned quite why we need a curved television, the technology behind it is taking us one further step towards equipment that is low in power demand and producing a realism that is breathtaking.
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.
