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Additive Manufacturing May Lead to the Proliferation of Stretchable Electronics
Researchers have developed a way to direct-print conductive materials integrated with a stretchable substrate.
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Single-Chip Solution Handles In-Car Infotainment and All Broadcast Standards
The SAF4000 is an integrated software-defined radio solution capable of covering all global broadcast audio standards, including AM/FM, DAB+, DRM(+) and HD.
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ARM-based Processor Meets Audio, Video Needs
NXP’s i.MX 8M processors have up to four 1.5 GHz ARM®Cortex®-A53 and Cortex-M4 cores, flexible memory options, and high-speed connectivity interfaces.
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At CES 2017, an Electric Car Designed by and for Millennials
Within the next 10 years, one in three drivers will be a Millennial (born between 1982 and 2001). Most will be at a point in their lives when they will begin to start or will have started a family. Seventy-five percent of all children will have a Millennial parent, and there will be four million.
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LED Lighting is at a Tipping Point
One can argue that the tipping point for retrofitting old lighting units with LEDs has indeed been reached. The economics of energy costs, replacement costs and maintenance labour are very favourable for providing quick returns on investment.
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Making Rigid-Flex PCBs Right the First Time
Rigid-flex PCBs reinforce W. Edwards Deming’s assessment that—unlike other industries— electronics still need a comprehensive final test.
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What Is Driving MEMS for ADAS Applications?
Safety and convenience are driving the move from assisted driver systems to autonomous vehicles. The combination of the performance requirements and cost makes MEMS sensors a valuable automotive solution.
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Tesla Begins Mass Production of Lithium-ion Batteries at its Gigafactory
The first batteries will be for its Powerwall 2 and Powerpack 2 energy-storage devices, with Model 3 batteries to go into production later this year.
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Defining the Digital Workforce: The Maker Movement as a Gig Economy
Could the physical work usually associated with the Maker Movement translate to the needs of today’s internet-based gig economy?
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Lenovo Jumps into Smart Home Assistant Market with Amazon Alexa-Powered Hub
The smart home speaker connects to third-party devices, uses voice commands and comes with HD audio.
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The Ultimate in Gas Sensors
Fujitsu Laboratories has developed a gas sensor that promises unprecedented sensitivity and measurement speed, enabling more efficient air-quality monitoring and disease diagnosis.
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Daimler to Demonstrate “Vision Van” Equipped with Automated Delivery Drones
The vehicle combines the IoT and digitalization for a new breed of transport options.
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Bosch Debuts Barometric Pressure Sensor at CES 2017
Bosch Sensortec's BMP380 barometric pressure sensor puts the emphasis on accuracy, compactness and low power consumption.
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NXP ZigBee Expansion Kits Available From Mouser
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the JN5169 ZigBee® Expansion Kits from NXP Semiconductors.
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Molex Expands Scope of In-Vehicle Connected Platforms Through Excelfore Investment
Molex secures 20% ownership in Silicon Valley company specializing in middleware and cloud solutions for intelligent automobiles. Integrated solution to be demonstrated at CES 2017.
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5 Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Headsets Coming to CES 2017
New consumer and prosumer platforms look to bring the technology mainstream.
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Hybrid, ASIC, or FPGA: How to Decide Which is Best for Your Aerospace or Defense Application
The selection of one alternative over another can have a profound effect on development costs and timelines, power consumption, performance, design flexibility and recurring cost.
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3D-Printing a Sonic Tractor Beam
Researchers have managed to adapt the tractor beam technology into a handheld version that anyone can use—and even 3-D print at home.
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Audio Tech Ready for Prime Time at CES
CES is right around the corner, and it is amazing to me that audio/voice technology is not as front-and-center, given the dramatic advances in the segment. Here are three companies that will be at CES to demonstrate audio/voice capabilities that should enable a wealth of new products.
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Optical-based Fingerprint Sensors
Synaptics has unveiled an optical-based fingerprint sensor that promises to usher in an age of button-free interface designs and open the door for full top-to-bottom, edge-to-edge smartphone and tablet displays.
