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C0G-type MLCCs Are Rated to 300 nF

TDK’s automotive-grade soft-termination and MEGACAP-type MLCCs now include C0G types rated to 300 nF with voltages from 50 V to 3,000 V.

USB-C Power Adapter Charges Wide Range of Devices

Adapter simultaneously charges MacBooks, Windows laptops, Chromebooks, iPhones, Android phones, tablets, storage drives and other devices.

30 Trillion Tons of Stuff on Earth’s “Technosphere”

Geologists have figured out a way to determine the mass of all the buildings, houses, smartphones and landfills.

Five Grand Challenges Engineers Face in the 21st Century

A look at five of the greatest challenges to solving engineering problems worldwide

Study Shows Our Brains Can Identify Reality in an Instant

In spite of technology’s best efforts to blur the lines, this new study shows our brains can distinguish between what is alive and what is not.

Sensors Take Down Spacecraft

The ESA’s Schiaparelli barreled to its death on the surface of Mars based on what seems to be a faulty IMU, while in 2013, a launch of a Russian craft failed when sensors were installed upside-down. The power of sensors.

PEI-Genesis Awarded for Distribution Excellence

Electronics distributor PEI-Genesis was recognized for its distribution excellence by Electronics Supply and Manufacturing-China. Source: PEI-Genesis.

Augmented Reality Helps Struggling Kids Catch Up

At the same time, AR can help high-performance students gain more of a challenge.

Seven Ways to Improve Wi-Fi Performance

When Wi-Fi performance isn't up to snuff, it is frustrating. Here are seven ways to get the most out of your Wi-Fi connection.

Twenty-Megapixel Image Sensors Pursue High-End Smartphones

OmniVision Technologies debuts its OV20880 and OV20880-4C image sensors, targeting smartphone main-camera and user-facing camera functions.

New Electron Gun Shrinks Technology Needed for X-ray Movies

MIT researchers shrink particle accelerator technology to make X-ray movies practical and affordable for university research and private industry research and development.

High-Current Inductors Integrate E-Shield

Available in 2525, 3232 and 4040 case sizes, devices provide -20 dB electric field reduction at 1 cm.

Crystals Exhibit +/-10 ppm Tolerance

Murata’s XRCGB-F-H series crystals achieve a frequency tolerance of +/-10 ppm and are Bluetooth compatible.

Q&A: One Developer Discusses Overcoming Hurdles in Mobile Gaming Arena

Engineer Dan Franklin sat down with Taro Omiya, an indie software developer and owner of Omiya Games to discuss his struggle in the mobile development arena and learn more about his game, Not a Clone.