The formula for turning cement into a semiconductor
31 May, 2013Scientists from the US, Japan, Finland and Germany have developed a formula for turning liquid cement into liquid metal. This makes cement a semiconductor and opens up its use in the consumer electronics marketplace for thin films, protective coatings and computer chips.
LED-fitted soft eye contact lenses
31 May, 2013Korean scientists have combined graphene with silver nanowires to form a thin, transparent and stretchable electrode which overcomes the weaknesses of each individual material, resulting in a new class of electrodes with widespread possible applications including picture taking and scanning using soft contact lenses.
Advantech FPM-2000 series entry-level industrial monitors
31 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty LtdThe FPM-2000 series industrial monitors with 12, 15 and 17″ versions have been designed to fit into areas of limited space without compromising on quality. Their ruggedised all-round metal design, with IP65 certificated fronts, ensures that even in harsh environments the monitors will continue to work.
Miniaturised electronics for fastest measurements of ion channel proteins
31 May, 2013Researchers at Columbia Engineering have used miniaturised electronics to perform the fastest recordings of single ion channels ever performed.
NI FlexRIO adapter modules
30 May, 2013 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty LtdNational Instruments (NATI) has expanded the NI FlexRIO product family built on FPGA-based reconfigurable I/O (RIO). Six new adapter modules add I/O including digitiser, signal generation and IF and RF transceiver capabilities.
Stitching defects into the world’s thinnest semiconductor
27 May, 2013Researchers uncover key insights into the optical and electronic properties of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), which can be either conducting or insulating to form the basic ‘on-off switch’ for all digital electronics.
Solving a semiconductor riddle
27 May, 2013New observations of material disprove leading theory about LED brightness, opening new avenues for research.
Gowanda Electronics SMG1812 RF inductors
27 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Clarke & Severn Electronic SolutionsThe SMG1812 RF inductors from Gowanda Electronics are suitable for medical imaging and other magnetic-sensitive applications. With dimensions of 4.8 mm (length) x 3.4 mm (width) x 3.5 mm (height), the inductors are claimed to be the world’s smallest non-magnetic moulded RF inductors.
Porosity: real-world concerns
24 May, 2013 by Robin Pearce, Bishop & AssociatesPorosity is not something that may immediately spring to mind when considering switches or connectors yet it is a real problem in the real world and can substantially affect the workings of these humble devices.
Opening doors to foldable electronics with inkjet-printed graphene
24 May, 2013Northwestern University researchers have developed a graphene-based ink that is highly conductive and tolerant to bending. They have used it to inkjet-print graphene patterns that could be used for extremely detailed, conductive electrodes.
Barracuda application delivery controller (ADC)
23 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Barracuda NetworksThe Barracuda application delivery controller (ADC) is an integrated solution that combines load balancing, application acceleration, application control and web application security into a single, high-performance platform.
Verbatim VxRGB Vivid Vision
23 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Verbatim Australia Pty LtdThe Verbatim VxRGB Vivid Vision is an MR16 directional LED lamp designed to meet requirements in professional applications such as hospitality venues, sophisticated retail outlets and museums where high-contrast lighting enhances the unique features of artworks.
Bestech capaNCDT 6220 capacitive sensor controller
22 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdBestech has released a range of modular-designed capaNCDT 6220 capacitive sensor controllers for non-contact displacement and position measurements. The controllers features four measurement channels and provide the user with the ability to add or remove channel modules.
Peratech working with CPI on new ink formulations
22 May, 2013Peratech and CPI are working on new ink formulations to enable QTC sensors and switches to be printed using industry-standard processes for printed electronics.
Google Glass app for virtual communication
21 May, 2013 by Jeff StenslandThe app called InSight uses ‘spatiograms’ gleaned from smartphone use to develop a ‘fashion fingerprint’ of the device’s owner based on his clothing and location. This information can then be shared with other users, allowing those wearing Google Glass technology to identify, and even communicate virtually with, others.
