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Mouser to Sell VIA’s System Development Boards

Mouser Electronics, Inc. has signed a global distribution agreement with?VIA Technologies, Inc., to sell VIA’s integrated boards and modules based on industry-standard PicoITX and ETX form factors.

Robots Will Help Each Other Out, If Signaled

In the same way a human can wave or point at another human to get their attention or assistance, robots can wave and point to get the attention of other robots.

The Netherlands Becomes First Country to Implement Nationwide Internet of Things

Using its LoRa network, telecom KPN has brought nationwide coverage to the country.

Faraday Future Joins All-Electric Car Racing Circuit

The company has signed a long-term deal with Dragon Racing to sponsor and provide technical support.

German Engineers Developing AR Helmet for Pilots

Researchers are working on a new helmet-mounted display that employs augmented reality tech in order to help pilots detect flight hazards in early stages.

Avnet Receives Semiconductor Distributor of the Year Award from Vishay

Electronics distributor Avnet has awarded Vishay its Distributor of the Year award.

Magnetic Speed Sensor IC Is Surface Mountable

SOIC package allows for ease of use for PCB applications over typical SIP-based packages.

These Scientists Ditched Their Supercomputer, PC Worked Better

Physicists used an ordinary desktop PC with GPU to solve complicated integral equations of quantum mechanics, previously conducted only on supercomputers.

Engineers Create Soft Motors and Wheels for Soft Robotic Vehicles

The soft robotic vehicle, comprised of a silicone rubber 1 million times softer than aluminum, was able to survive falls eight times its own height.

North American Leaders Set Goal for 50% Clean Energy Generation by 2025

The goal would be to increase the use of renewable, nuclear and carbon capture and storage technologies.

RJ45 Connector Can Be Reflow-Soldered

Integrated Magnetic Jack Designed for Automated Reflow-Solder Assembly

Lab Kit Teaches RF Magnetics to Engineering Students

Coilcraft’s RF Magnetics Lab Kit helps teach RF magnetics to electrical engineering students.

TI’s SimpleLink Platform Allows for Next-Generation Voice-Activated Remote Control

The platform could also be used for applications such as wearables, building automation and automotive.

One Smart Home Application to Rule Them All

Smart Home as a Service offers an opportunity to have multiple smart home solutions all controlled via one central app.

Lithium-Ion Batteries Power Rechargeable Hearing Aid

The product from Phonak will provide a 24-hour charge.

Compact Encoders Suit Many OEM Motion Control Apps

The Pittman E21 family of 21 mm optical incremental encoders come in various resolutions and are easily adapted to many Pittman motors.

Chipset Suits Pulse Transformer Apps

IXYS’ high-speed gate driver chipset, comprising a logic interface and a MOSFET/IGBT gate driver, is designed for pulse transformer isolated power conversion applications.