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MOST Linux Driver Supports Microchip Interface Controllers

The MOST Linux driver for Microchip network interface controllers are added to open source Linux Mainline Kernel 4.3.

AOS Expands Lithium Battery MOSFET Family

The chip is geared toward providing improved safety to the battery in smartphones, tablets and other portable devices.

Scientists Use Clay to Create Better Lithium-Ion Batteries for Harsh Environments

A team of scientists from Rice University may have solved a problem encountered while creating rechargeable Li-ion batteries to be used in harsh environments—using clay.

Researchers Use FM Radio to Improve Wireless Signals

Many of us encounter issues with wireless Internet from time to time. "Most people think it's a mystery," says Aleksandar Kuzmanovic, associate professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering. "They get upset at their routers.

Gooee Adds Artificial Eye Technology to its LED Sensors for IoT Enablement

The startup has partnered with a European ASIC firm to target lighting in the IoT.

SiTime and Daishinku Partner to Proliferate MEMS Timing and Control Market

SiTime Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MegaChips Corp., has entered into a strategic partnership with quartz crystal device maker Daishinku Corp. in order to grow the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) timing and control markets. Under the partnership, Daishinku will sell SiTime’s MEMS

TI Pitches Capacitive Sensing for Proximity Detection

Texas Instruments (TI) has unveiled a capacitance-based proximity-sensing integrated circuit (IC) family that the chip maker claims offers high immunity to electromagnetic interference from sources such as radios, power supplies, lights and motors.

Tiny Tactile Switch Targets Mobile and Wearable Devices

Alps Electric debuts a tactile switch combining small size with high dust and water resistance.

U.S. Regulatory Concerns Undo Philips Lumiled Sale to China?

The U.S. is blocking Philips from selling part of the company to Chinese investment firm.

ADLINK Rolls Out Two Xeon D-1500-Based Solutions

ADLINK rolls out the Xeon processor D-1500 family-based solutions targeting military and transport apps.

Nvidia Powers Machine Learning with Hyperscale Accelerator Platform

Two new GPUs will help researchers develop applications with artificial intelligence.

Keysight Introduces Automotive Body and Safety Test Module

The module is a ready-to-go PXI-based test board with additional instrumentation for engineer automotive testing.

Apple iPad Pro Now Available: What to Expect

Quite pricey, but with a new four-speaker audio systems and additional gadgets to add on.

One-chip MH-16 Provides Magnetic Sensing in Fast Motor Control Units

The flexible MH-16 magnetic position sensor enables rapid BLDC motor controls and serial absolute encoders.

Chevy Donates a 2016 Volt Vehicle to FIRST Robotics Program

Chevrolet is set to donate a brand new 2016 Volt vehicle to FIRST, the K-12 robotics program, to help raise money for student robotics opportunities across the U.S.

Researchers Discover a Way to Bring Out Real Colors in Infrared Images

The ability to identify different colors of the infrared spectrum would capture more information about the objects being imaged, such as their chemical compositions.

Programmable Liquid-Crystal Lenses Being Developed for Astronauts’ Vision Change During Spaceflight

Two small companies have been selected to receive grants from the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) in order to create a technology that can help astronauts’ vision issues during missions to space.

Collaboration Results in Silver Nano-ink Printing for Consumer Electronics

Xaar plc, Lawter and its parent company, Harima Chemicals Group, are collaborating to optimize the performance of a line of nanosilver conductive inks for the Xaar 1002 industrial inkjet printhead.

Continental’s eHorizon Tests Swarm Intelligence for “Internet of Cars”

German-based automotive technology firm Continental AG has completed its first set of driving test results using swarm intelligence called dynamic electronic horizon (eHorizon) for next-generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).