Electronics Supply Chain News & Analysis

Single-Chip Solution Handles In-Car Infotainment and All Broadcast Standards

The SAF4000 is an integrated software-defined radio solution capable of covering all global broadcast audio standards, including AM/FM, DAB+, DRM(+) and HD.

ARM-based Processor Meets Audio, Video Needs

NXP’s i.MX 8M processors have up to four 1.5 GHz ARM®Cortex®-A53 and Cortex-M4 cores, flexible memory options, and high-speed connectivity interfaces.

At CES 2017, an Electric Car Designed by and for Millennials

Within the next 10 years, one in three drivers will be a Millennial (born between 1982 and 2001). Most will be at a point in their lives when they will begin to start or will have started a family. Seventy-five percent of all children will have a Millennial parent, and there will be four million.

LED Lighting is at a Tipping Point

One can argue that the tipping point for retrofitting old lighting units with LEDs has indeed been reached. The economics of energy costs, replacement costs and maintenance labour are very favourable for providing quick returns on investment.

Making Rigid-Flex PCBs Right the First Time

Rigid-flex PCBs reinforce W. Edwards Deming’s assessment that—unlike other industries— electronics still need a comprehensive final test.

The Ultimate in Gas Sensors

Fujitsu Laboratories has developed a gas sensor that promises unprecedented sensitivity and measurement speed, enabling more efficient air-quality monitoring and disease diagnosis.

Bosch Debuts Barometric Pressure Sensor at CES 2017

Bosch Sensortec's BMP380 barometric pressure sensor puts the emphasis on accuracy, compactness and low power consumption.

Molex Expands Scope of In-Vehicle Connected Platforms Through Excelfore Investment

Molex secures 20% ownership in Silicon Valley company specializing in middleware and cloud solutions for intelligent automobiles. Integrated solution to be demonstrated at CES 2017.

5 Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Headsets Coming to CES 2017

New consumer and prosumer platforms look to bring the technology mainstream.

Hybrid, ASIC, or FPGA: How to Decide Which is Best for Your Aerospace or Defense Application

The selection of one alternative over another can have a profound effect on development costs and timelines, power consumption, performance, design flexibility and recurring cost.

3D-Printing a Sonic Tractor Beam

Researchers have managed to adapt the tractor beam technology into a handheld version that anyone can use—and even 3-D print at home.

Researchers Make Strides in Anti-ferromagnetic Magnetoelectric Memory Chips

The prototype memory could lead to less energy being used in data centers and mobile devices.

MIT Researchers Create 3-Dimensional Graphene

A three-dimensional form of graphene is 10 times stronger than steel, lending itself to practical applications in construction and other industries.

CES 2017: LG Introduces UHD TV with Nano Cell Technology

The technology allows for accurate colors that can be viewed from wider angles than traditional LCD TVs.

Biometric Engine Improves Mobile Device Security

Synaptics has introduced a multi-factor biometric fusion engine for more convenient security on portable electronics devices.

Taking Voice Conversion to the Next Level

A voice-conversion technique developed by researchers at the University of Electro-Communications promises to open the door for a number of applications, including speaker identification, authentication and speech recognition.

Lucid Chooses Mobileye to Enable Autonomous Driving in its Electric Cars

The company will supply the automotive vendor chipsets and software to enable self-driving capabilities from day one.

IEDM Investigates Effect of Wide Bandgap Devices on Power Delivery Systems

The new generation of silicon carbide and gallium nitride power devices are revolutionizing the way power is delivered and managed.

Building Walls and Fences: Technology and Border Security

The Southern border of the U.S. represents a political hotbed as well as a national security dilemma. What technology is currently used and will walls or fences be on the immediate horizon?