Supply Chain
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Implantable Medical Device Draws Energy from the Body
Researchers from UCLA and the University of Connecticut have created a new implantable device with an energy storage system that draws energy from the human body. It is called a biological supercapacitor, and operates using charge particles from fluids in the human body and is biodegradable.
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Monolithically Integrated Voltage Converters for Electric Vehicles
German researchers developed the world’s first monolithically integrated gallium nitride half-bridge circuit for the important 600 V class.
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Four-Chip Dock Connects Smartphones to Computer Peripherals
Cypress’ USB-C technology has been integrated into Samsung’s DeX pocket PC offering.
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Toshiba Expands MOSFET Series
The components can be used in industrial and consumer applications.
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Click Here for IoT Battery Life Calculation
Premier Farnell has developed an online calculator to help Internet of Things developers compute the expected battery life of IoT devices.
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Multi-sensor RFID Tags without Range Anxiety
Ultrahigh frequency RFID sensor tags include multiple sensors and provide a long read range of 10 m (32 ft).
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Cobalt Prices Skyrocket after Supply Deficit
Tisdale’s latest company, Scientific Metals (STM. V; SCTFF) is taking advantage of the cobalt shortages. The company’s goal is a pure play development. This could put the U.S. on the cobalt map when the is world low on its cobalt supply.
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Solving the Challenges of GaN-on-Silicon Production
X-FAB and Exagan have demonstrated mass-production capability for gallium-nitride-on-silicon semiconductor technology.
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Fingerprint Sensor Based on OLED Microdisplays
The sensor integrates an OLED microdisplay as a light source on a microchip along with photodiodes.
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Thin Film Platinum RTDs Available From Digi-Key
Heraeus Sensor’s detectors are used in automotive, process technology, electronics and energy management.
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Rohm Rolls Out Audio IC for Cars and Navigation
The processor improves quality and reduces cabin noise.
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Lasers Reveal New Superconductor Possibilities
Researchers used laser pulses to snap electronic interactions in a compound containing copper, oxygen, and bismuth.
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Microcontroller with On-Chip Digital Filter for Advanced Audio Functions
STMicroelectronics has begun volume production of its MCU used for noise cancellation or sound localization.
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Using Organic Semiconductors as Decal Stickers
Researchers created a new material that can be applied as free-standing nanomembranes.
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Fluid Components Releases ST75V Air/Gas Flow Meter
Fluid Components International (FCI) have started stocking their ST75V Air/Gas Flow Meter. This meter solves air/gas ratio mixing problems that could improve heat treating process control, increase product output, and reduce fuel gas consumption and lower total operating costs.
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Introducing the World’s Smallest 24W DC LED Drivers
The industry’s smallest phase-cut DC LED driver series measures 13.5mm x 13.5mm x 1.42mm.
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A.H. Systems adds AK-2G Antenna Kit
A.H. Systems has added the AK-2G antenna kit to their line of products.
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Red Lion RAM Industrial Cellular Products adds MQTT Protocol Support
Red Lion Controls has announced that their Sixnet® series RAM® industrial cellular RTUs now support the MQ Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol.
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Thermal Flow Meter for Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Plants
The sensor achieves a direct ratio of control between natural gas, air and waste gas fuels without corrections for pressure, temperature or density.
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Digital Signage Player Elevates Items and Triggers Video Content
Videotel plans to roll out five different solutions for the VP71XD player.
