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.
UMS CHS7012-99F reflective SPDT switch amplifier
11 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Wireless ComponentsThe CHS7012-99F is a monolithic FET-based, reflective SPDT switch amplifier that operates in the DC-12 GHz frequency band.
Würth Elektronik eiSos WS-DITU DIP switch
10 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Wurth Electronics Australia PtyThe WS-DITU DIP switch, from Würth Elektronik eiSos, features gold-plated contacts that ensure the switch has stable contact resistance.
Renesas Electronics ISL81601 and ISL81401 bidirectional buck-boost controllers
09 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Renesas ElectronicsThe ISL81601 and ISL81401 are true bidirectional controllers that sense peak current at both ends and provide cycle-by-cycle current limit in both directions while in buck or boost mode.
Acromag AcroPack AP571 and AP572 MIL-STD-1553 communication modules
08 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdAcromag has expanded its offering of AcroPack rugged I/O modules based on the PCI Express mini card standard with two MIL-STD-1553 communication modules. The AP571 provides single-function MIL-STD-1553 communication and the AP572 provides full multifunction databus communication.
Part-organic semiconductor could enable bendable phones
08 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Australian National UniversityA new semiconductor can convert electricity into light very efficiently — and is thin and flexible enough to help make mobile phones bendable.
