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New MOSFETs with a 1,200 V Voltage Rating Released

Littelfuse, Inc. introduced its first series of silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs.

Watch: Pillow Provides Comfort to Users Who Enjoy Wearing Headphones While Resting

Leveling LLC has launched Beat Lips, a pillow that makes resting while wearing headphones comfortable.

First Littelfuse SiC MOSFET Delivers Ultra-Fast Switching in Power Electronics

The silicon carbide MOSFET combines ultra-low switching losses, high efficiency and superior robustness, even at high temperatures.

SGP Devices for Reporting Indoor Air Quality and More Released

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the multi-pixel Sensirion Gas Platform (SGP) devices.

The Future of Millimeter Wave Technology in Airports

As bad as airport security checks can be, no one wants to do away with them and risk another 9/11. Thus the only way the process is likely to significantly improve will be through advancements in screening technology. The technology with the most promise is millimeter wave technology.

Laser-Based System Rapidly IDs Chemicals and Explosives

Rapid, accurate detection of explosives and hazardous gases is accomplished by coupling multi-dimensional coherent spectroscopy with dual comb spectroscopy.

New NEMA Type 3R/4/4x Rainhoods from Pfannenberg

Incorporation of high compression, closed cell gaskets with multiple seal dams ensure a proper NEMA Type/IP rating seal for the enclosure.

EPC’s Wireless Power Demonstration Kits: Design Systems That Power Anything from Lamps to Laptops

GaN FET and IC technologies are ideal for increasing efficiency in highly resonant, AirFuel™ Alliance compatible wireless power transfer systems.

Kids Can Build STEM Skills with this Robot and Maker System

RoboPal is the first programmable learning robot and magnetic coding block maker system for kids.

New SoC Improves Sleep Mode Current Consumption and Battery Life in Devices

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the BlueNRG-2 system-on-chip (SoC) from STMicroelectronics (ST).

Biometric Patches as Interconnected Medical Sensors

Reference designs have been developed for cost-effective, connected and medical-grade biometric patches.

Researchers Discover that Tears Can Produce Electricity

A team of Irish scientists has discovered that applying pressure to a protein that is found in egg whites and tears can produce electricity.

New Technology Allows Users to Change a TV Channel by Lifting an Object

New gesture control technology that can turn ordinary objects into remote controls could change how people interact with televisions and other screens. This could end the annoying search for a lost remote in the black hole that is the couch cushions.

Enhanced Gas Detection Promised by World-First Optical Fiber Laser

Potential applications include breath analysis for early disease detection, environmental monitoring for emissions, climate change monitoring, and fracking and mining operations.

How to Find the Best Antivirus Internet Security Software

Antivirus software detects and removes malware like viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, rootkits, adware and spyware. Program features and malware detection rates are key factors in determining which antivirus product to choose.

Smart Bulbs vs. Smart Switches: Which is Best?

They can work separately or together, and each has unique advantages and disadvantages. So which should you choose?

Compact, Energy Efficient LEDs Rolled Out for Commercial Buildings

CBRE Group will install the Philips lighting in its Madrid offices.

PCB Layout for Precision Operational Amplifiers

In the special case of PCB layout for operational amplifiers (op-amps), a poor design will affect offset voltages by producing drifts as a function of temperature.