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Teardown: LG Nexus 5X (LG-H790)

The LG Nexus 5X (LG-H790) features the Qualcomm Apps/BB, MM-MB, Dual-Core A57, Quad-Core A53.

New Enormous Blades Could Create More Offshore Energy in the U.S.

The researchers’ new design for blades that are longer than two football fields could help bring offshore 50-megawatt wind turbines to the U.S. and world.

Flexible and Transparent Pressure Sensors Can Be Worn Like Gloves

According to the universities, healthcare professionals may one day be able to physically screen for breast cancer using pressure-sensitive rubber gloves that can detect tumors.

IDT Introduces 24-bit SSC IC for Barometric Pressure and Thermopile

The chip was developed as a result of IDT’s recent acquisition of ZMDI

II-VI Acquires Two Chip Vendors to Expand Semiconductor Laser Portfolio

The buyout of EpiWorks and Anadigics will expand the company’s capacity and technology offerings for vertical cavity surface emitting lasers.

Mitsubishi Electric Introduces 10 Gbps Optical Transmitter for Mobile Networks

The module reduces fluctuations in optical wavelengths for dense wavelength-division multiplexing.

Photocoupler Handles High Data Rates, Temperatures

Toshiba’s TLP2768A photocoupler sustains data rates to 20 Mbps and operates from a -40 to +125°C range.

Power-Aware Architecture Analysis Tool Supports IEEE 1801-2015 UPF 3.0

Synopsys’ Platform Architect with Multicore Optimization virtual prototyping solution supports the IEEE 1801-2015 Unified Power Format (UPF) 3.0 system-level IP power modeling standard.

Q&A: Jonas Nwuke Offers Insight into Future IBM Watson AI

Nwuke tells Electronics 360 about his journey to his current position as Manager of IBM Watson's Ecosystem Growth and Design division, and describes some important facets of the platform.

Rambus Boosts Cryptography Business with Smart Card Software Acquisition

The deal will give the company a smart ticketing and mobile payment platform.

Samsung Rolls Out Mid-Power LED Package Series

The company plans to add more features to the lighting packages later this year.

Smart LED Bulb Seeks to Trick Burglars into Believing Someone’s Home

The lighting device mimics the lighting pattern of a family while they are away.

Measure the Amount of Fat You've Burned with a Breath Test

By measuring acetone in a user's breath, LEVL sensor technology gives users first-ever insight into the metabolic process.

47-MP CCD Image Sensor Targets Industrial Imaging

ON Semiconductor's KAI-47051 CCD image sensor targets applications such as industrial inspection and aerial mapping / surveillance.

Atmel Applies Force to Capacitive Touch Sensing

The company is sampling its force-sensing technology in the latest maXTouch U series for smart phones.

100 W to 150 W Power Adapters Meet DoE Efficiency Standards

TDK Corporation’s TDK-Lambda DT100D and DT150D power adapters comply with the new level VI efficiency standards mandated by DoE.

Industry 4.0 – Gaining Momentum

Just a few years ago, the latest industrial revolution, dubbed Industry 4.0 made its debut. Now, it is gaining momentum worldwide as technologies converge rapidly to change manufacturing forever.