Tiny diamond transistors could be used in spacecraft
06 November, 2018 | Supplied by: Australian National UniversityA diamond-based ultrathin transistor has the ability to outperform and be more durable than current devices deployed in high-radiation environments such as rocket engines.
RECOM RPM series switching regulator power modules
01 November, 2018 | Supplied by: RECOM Power GmbHRECOM's latest power modules are designed to increase the power density of DOSA-packaged DC/DC converters. The RPM modules feature efficiency up to 99%, enabling a low-profile package suitable for applications where space is critical.
Contactless payment comes to smart watches
31 October, 2018 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdSTMicroelectronics has partnered with Fidesmo in the creation of a turnkey active solution for secure contactless payments on smart watches and other wearable technology.
Renesas Electronics RAA210xxx simple digital power modules
31 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Renesas ElectronicsRenesas Electronics has announced a family of encapsulated digital DC/DC PMBus power modules. The five RAA210xxx simple digital power modules offer advanced digital telemetry and performance.
Copley Controls Argus EtherCAT high-current servo drive
30 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdCopley Controls has released a series of low-voltage servo drives for brushless motors. The Argus drive is capable of running up to 2.7 kW motors and most common feedback types are supported.
This is what real-life levitation looks like
30 October, 2018 by Lauren DavisResearchers from the University of Glasgow have managed to suspend little polystyrene particles in mid-air, supported only by ultrasonic acoustic waves.
Motion Technologies drive slew rings
29 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdDrive slew rings from Motion Technologies are designed for high axial and radial loads. Often not noticed, they can produce large amounts of torque.
Scientists prove the advantages of quantum computers
26 October, 2018Scientists have conclusively demonstrated the advantage of quantum computers, developing a quantum circuit that can solve a specific 'difficult' algebraic problem.
Towards a 5G future with TWEETHER
25 October, 2018The European Commission Horizon 2020 TWEETHER project, headed by Lancaster University, is producing the future communication 'arteries' of 5G.
SINTRONES ABOX-5100 Series for AI GPU computers
24 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Backplane Systems Technology Pty LtdThe ABOX-5100 Series, from SINTRONES, can be applied to AI-related fields such as AI deep learning and virtual reality.
Würth Elektronik WE-TVS diodes
23 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Wurth Electronics Australia PtyThe WE-TVS diodes are characterised by their short response time and a low terminal voltage, and feature a high ESD dielectric strength with a contact discharge of up to ±30 kV.
IBASE FWA8800 1U rackmount network appliance
22 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Backplane Systems Technology Pty LtdThe FWA880 network appliance is based on the AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 Series processors. The device is optimised for throughput performance and high-density deployments in applications such as network security, VPN/SDN/NFV/SD-WAN, and data management and analytics.
'Spray-on antennas' can transmit and direct radio waves
18 October, 2018Thanks to a breakthrough from Drexel University's College of Engineering, installing an antenna could soon be as easy as applying some bug spray.
Transparent conductive films: a step behind the technology curve?
15 October, 2018 by Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, Research Director | Supplied by: IDTechExITO alternatives (TCFs) are no longer a young technology — so why has the commercialisation process been prolonged for so long?
Epson Moverio BT-35E smartglasses
12 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Epson Australia Pty LtdEpson Australia's Moverio BT-35E augmented reality smartglasses have a transparent Si-OLED display. The smartglasses feature an interface unit with HDMI and USB Type-C ports to easily connect to popular output devices and seamlessly blend digital content into the real world.
