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µModule Power Products Come in Tin – Lead BGA Packages

Linear Technology’s µModule® (micro-module) power products come in reflow solderable tin–lead BGA packages.

China Is Now Operating the World's Fastest Supercomputer

The Sunway TaihuLight supercomputer is the first system in the world that has a peak performance of over 100 PFlops

New Computer Processor Lets Robots Plan Gestures in Real-Time

For humans, reaching around obstacles to pick a soda out of the refrigerator is no big deal, but this is a bit more challenging for robots.

NXP and Selinko Join Forces for the Internet of Vine

The companies will provide secure NFC tags for vintners for all wine categories.

Seven Companies That Will Contribute to Technology at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Take a look at these seven major companies to see what their tech role will be in this year’s Olympic Games.

ST and Qualcomm Team up for Sensor Modules in Smartphones

Software added into the sensors will allow for new low-power, high-performance Snapdragon-based phones.

Optical Backplane Interconnect Complies With VITA Standards

TE Connectivity’s Ruggedized Optical Backplane interconnect system provides a high-density, blind-mate optical interconnect in a backplane/daughter card configuration.

250 W Medical Supplies Are 94% Efficient

The TDK-Lambda CUS200M power supplies have a 3 x 5 in. footprint and are up to 94% efficient.

Single Row Receptacle Ensures Proper Terminal Seating

Molex’s Micro-Fit™ TPA Single Row Receptacle has integrated terminal position assurance molded with the housing to ensure proper terminal seating.?

The RTOS in 2016

Christian Légaré, the new IPSO Alliance president, explains what is happening with real-time operating systems in 2016. What is new, what challenges exist, and how are they fitting into the blossoming IoT efforts?

LED Street Lights May Be Keeping You Up at Night

The AMA says blue light-rich LED lamps have a big effect on circadian sleep rhythms.

Nanoco Calls to End Cadmium Exemption in EU

The quantum dot manufacturer says a recent Öko Institute report calling on an expansion to the toxic material exclusion is not necessary.

China’s Espressif Finds Low-Cost Wi-Fi Chip Niche

Espressif Systems was little known outside China before launching its ESP8266 chips in 2014. Now, its inexpensive wi-fi chips are enabling an array of IoT applications.

Coaxial Test Probes Ease Microwave Circuit Design

Pasternack has introduced semi-rigid test probes in diameters of 0.02 in. (0.51mm), 0.034 in. (0.86mm) and 0.047 in. (1.19mm).

µModule Power Products Come in Tin–Lead BGA Packages

Linear Technology’s µModule (micro-module) power products come in reflow solderable tin–lead BGA packages.

Light-Sensing System Tracks Human Behavior

Researchers are using the power of the light all around us to develop a light-sensing system that tracks a person's behavior continuously in real-time.

Convection-Cooled Modular Power Supply Delivers 600 W

Modular fan-less power supply comes in an 8.5 x 4.5 x 1U package and utilizes patented modular resonant technology.

Future Hybrid Silicon Chips Will Combine Light and Sound

Scientists from Yale University have just figured out a way to boost light waves’ intensity on a silicon microchip using the power of sound.

One Step Closer to a Fully Functional Electronic Nose

UT Dallas researchers are now working to develop an affordable “electronic nose” that can be used in breath analysis for a variety of health diagnoses.