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Plants Inspire Flexible Electronics

Researchers report that through mimicking the structure of the “powdery alligator-flag” plant, they have been able to make a graphene-based aerogel that meets all of the requirements for flexible electronics.

New Yorker Electronics to Distribute the 2017 Vishay Super 12 Featured Products Portfolio

The Vishay Super 12 recognizes key semiconductor and passive components that can enhance the performance of end products and systems.

New Boost Converter Allows Power Flexibility in Battery-Powered Applications

Mouser Electronics, Inc. now stocks the TPS61253A 4A boost converter from Texas Instruments (TI). The TPS61253A delivers features to drive a multitude of portable power management applications like smartphones and USB charging with fewer external components than other solutions.

An Intrinsically Safe Wireless Flow Transmitter

The device works in a mesh network to send data via Modbus to a Gateway where it is transferred to a PC, PLC, or other control system.

New Pocket-Sized Logic Analyzer and Pattern Generator Released

Mouser Electronics Inc. is now stocking the Digital Discovery module from Diligent. The new device combines a logic analyzer and built-in pattern generator into one pocket-sized instrument.

Bosch to Build $1 Billion 12-Inch Wafer Fab for IoT Semiconductors

Manufacturing is slated to begin at the end of 2021

New Smart Coaster Keeps Your Drink Safe

New Potato Technologies has launched Brio, a smart coaster that pairs an app and drink safety technology to keep the user’s drink safe.

Not Your Father’s Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor

The advent of hermetically sealed technology prevents dry out opening up significant advantages over wet tantalum devices

Video: Biofeedback Device Offers Interactive Meditation and Relaxation

Unyte is an interactive relaxation technology that uses breathing techniques, immersive experiences and real-time feedback to help people who are new to or struggle to achieve full meditation. Unyte offers real-time feedback to help you gain awareness of your thoughts, emotions and physical state during meditation.

New Feedthrough is 50 Percent Lighter than Existing Feedthroughs

TE Connectivity (TE) released its newly developed DEUTSCH lightweight bulkhead feedthrough.

Powerful Supercomputer Planned for Taiwan Research Center

The system for Taiwan's National Center for High-performance Computing, National Applied Research is expected to be operational in May 2018.

Video: Disinfection Robot Eliminates 99.9% of Harmful Germs

Jackson Hospital is now working with robots to keep people healthy. The Tru-D SmartUVC robot is a UV disinfection robot that kills up to 99.9 % of harmful germs and pathogens in health care environments, working to reduce the risk of infections from hospitals.

Mixed Reality Assist for Medical Professionals

The augmented reality system could be used to visually demonstrate medical problems or areas where surgery will be conducted.

Low Power Bluetooth Low Energy Device for Internet of Things

Globalfoundries and ON Semi release new family of devices based on 55nm process technology

New Packet Capture Card with New 1/10/40 Gbps Released

Endace announced the release of their new 4-port packet capture card for 1GbE, 10GbE and 40 GbE environments at a price to suit cost-conscious OEM, system builders and high-frequency traders.

Video: New Game Teaches Kids How to Build Their Own Mechanical Computer

A new game has emerged on Kickstarter that teaches kids how to build a mechanical computer powered by marbles. Turing Tumble uses the computer to solve logic puzzles and learn how computers work.

New Downdraft Cooktop Clears the Air Quietly and Powerfully

Jenn-Air has released their new downdraft cooktops that have a quiet ventilation system which eliminates the need for an overhead hood. The cooktop has proximity ventilation on the cooktop, rather than above, which captures smoke, steam, and odors before they can reach the kitchen.

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