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Coming to EDS 2017 from AVX

AVX to engage with channel partners, promote new and forthcoming passive component and interconnect solutions.

News for 5G and IoT: Successful Next-Generation Enterprise Platform Trial

NEC managed infrastructure building for a successful trial of a next-generation enterprise platform.

Best 3D Design Software To Suit Your Need

If you are a maker, want to design something or just figure out if something will work, then you probably want to look into using computer aided design (CAD) software.

Detailing MEMS fabrication techniques

There are several fabrication techniques used nowadays. Normally to fabricate a MEMS device more than one of these techniques is used. There are three features that must be considered in MEMS fabrication technologies: (a) miniaturization allows the fabrication of compact and quick response devices, (b) multiplicity refers to the capability of the fabrication techniques, inherent in semiconductor processes, that produces thousands or millions of units concurrently, and (c) microelectronics to provide the merger of sensors, actuators and logic in a unit, so that feedback (intelligent) mechanisms can be implements.

Low-Cost Industrial-Grade Inertial Sensors

Applications include vehicle health and usage monitoring, precision agriculture, platform stabilization and artificial horizon.

Google Launches DIY Artificial Intelligence Kit

AIY Projects is the first in a series of reference kits for makers starting with voice recognition.

One Standard To Rule Them All: USB Type-C Adds HDMI

It’s expected that USB Type-C will become the sole data port for many future laptops and smart phones, but these USB-only devices will still have to interface to non-USB monitors or TVs.

Quantum-State Sensor Allows Full-Body Biometric Authentication

The sensor also can detect different cognitive states in a person to identify if they are sleepy, stressed or focused

WAU Series Wall Plug-in AC Power Supply for Electronic Equipment Applications

The new WAU Series Wall Plug-In 120V/60Hz AC Power Supply is rated at 12VA and is available in six different AC output ratings. With its green-friendly power design, the WAU series wall plug-in AC power supply may be the industry's first AC external power supply (EPS) to meet the Level VI.

Electrocube Resistor-Capacitor Circuits Minimize Arcing and Noise Generation

RC Networks with high voltage withstand strength are specially designed to prevent arcing and noise in relay and switch contacts.

Social Media Password Security in the UK is Not So Secure

One in 10 Brits admit that they have no privacy settings on their social media accounts, and 89% let up to 4 people know their passwords.

Automated 3-D Inspection of Connectors

The system combines a machine-vision based non-contact 3D inspection system, a cleaning station, and electrical test and engraving stations.

ZigBee vs Z-Wave for the IoT

The next decade will likely include the widespread growth and adoption of the internet of things (IoT). How will devices in the IoT be talking to each other? Through ZigBee or Z-Wave?

Free-Running Reference Oscillators With Accurate Output Frequency Response

The devices use a high-stability internal crystal reference as part of its phase-locked assembly.

Video: Watch Intel’s Idea for Self-Driving Cars

The tech giant has opened its Advanced Vehicle Lab to push self-driving cars and the future of transportation.

Controx-Neuhauser Introduces New Circular Cutting Tool for PCBs

Controx-Neuhauser, an expert in the manufacturing of cutting tools for more than 100 years, has introduced new monolithic circular cutting tools in solid carbide and high speed steel for the depaneling process of printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Printing an Electroconductive Material on a Standard 3D Printer

Duke University scientists have introduced a new electrically-conductive material that can be used in standard 3D printers show great potential for rapid design and prototyping of RFID devices.