Industries
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1.5 A Step-Down DC/DC Converter Is 93% Efficient, Accepts 42 V Input
Linear Technology’s LT8608 is a 1.5 A synchronous step-down switching regulator that accepts a 3.0 to 42 V input, suiting it for automotive applications.
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High Current Inductors Serve High Frequency Applications
The SLR family of shielded power inductors from Coilcraft are rated up to 100 A with inductance values from 85 to 370 nH.
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“E-Skin” Could Revolutionize Next-Generation of Wearables
The ultra-thin, ultra-flexible skin could be used in biomedical applications, such as blood-oxygen monitoring, heart rates and other wearable applications.
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Q&A: Elvis Goren Talks About His Wearable Tech Sleeve for Constant Tracking
Elvis Goren discusses his company’s AIO Smart Sleeve that can track crucial information like heartbeat, sleep analysis, intensity of activity and ECG.
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Momentum Dynamics May Challenge Tesla’s Supercharger for Wireless Charging Supremacy
The company plans to ship two wireless charging systems to municipalities in Washington State and Maryland this year
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Thermal Cameras Get an Artificial Intelligence Upgrade
The new technology collaboration will enable advanced image processing at low-power dissipation and bring artificial intelligence to thermal imaging products.
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CUI at APEC: Emphasis on Software-defined Power
At APEC 2016 CUI puts the spotlight on software-defined power solutions.
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Mini Fuel Cells Generate Electricity from Urine, Cost Just Under $3
The team hopes the technology can transform the lives of those who do not have access to, or cannot afford, electricity.
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Qorvo Makes IoT Grab with GreenPeak Acquisition
The company will gain its antenna diversity and multiple receiver technologies as well.
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Rotary Motion Platform Suits Lab, Industrial Apps
Motion platform incorporates brushless direct-drive servo motor that eliminates backlash and improves reliability by eliminating sliding friction throughout the stage.
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Planar Transformer Saves Weight, Space
The PLA51 planar transformer from Vishay achieves greater than 99% efficiency and saves space and weight in power conversion applications.
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KEMET and Novasentis Collaborate to Produce Haptic Actuators
KEMET Corp. and Novasentis?Inc., a developer, will collaborate on developing next-generation Electro-Mechanical Polymer (EMP) film-based haptic actuators for wearable devices.
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Harman Launches Blind Spot Detection Safety System
The goal is to eliminate injuries and deaths caused from back-over incidents in vehicles.
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Computers and Coding Skills Can Help Detect Hidden Explosives
Computer coding skills can improve traditional mass spectrometers, which are used to detect dangerous chemicals such as the ones used in explosives.
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EV Startup Breaks Ground on $1 Billion Factory
Faraday Future has started construction on a new assembly plant 25 miles north of the Las Vegas Strip.
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Transmitting Data Through a Pork Loin Via Ultrasound
Researchers sent real-time video-rate data through a pork loin and beef liver to demonstrate better medical implant technology.
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Switcher ICs Help Consumer Electronics Cut Power Use
Low quiescent current draw and synchronous rectification enable consumer electronics to meet ErP and ENERGY STAR® Total Electrical Consumption requirements.
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Triple-output Regulator Powers SRAMS
Linear Technology’s LTM4632 µModule regulator powers rails in QDR4 and DDR SRAMs.
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ELIX Touts Wireless Charging Availability for Tesla 3 Owners
The recharging technology will be ready by the end of 2017 when Tesla 3 models become available.
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Logitech Expands Wearables Portfolio with Jaybird Acquisition
The deal will bring Jaybird’s BlueBuds X and X2 wireless audio products under the Logitech wing.
