A new technique allows physically unclonable functions (PUFs) to produce secure, unique 'fingerprint' outputs at a very low cost, elevating hardware security. [ + ]

Emitting light from silicon has been the 'Holy Grail' of the microelectronics industry for decades, as it would enable chips to become faster than ever. [ + ]

There are two types of sensors most commonly used in industrial automation applications: photoelectric and inductive (proximity). [ + ]

IoT is probably one of the biggest drivers for technology companies. Probably the most important feature of an IoT device is that it is connected. [ + ]

More and more devices on the power grid must function smoothly without interfering with each other. EMC filters can help here. [ + ]

A new proof of concept is said to promise warmer, cheaper and more robust quantum computing — manufactured using conventional silicon chip foundries. [ + ]

When demand for the supply of modular power supplies for medical equipment is high, the necessary certifications should not be overlooked. [ + ]

Metallisation of 3D surfaces is a growing field with diverse applications. [ + ]

Researchers have significantly increased the output power of their high-frequency transistors for the frequency range from 1 to 2 GHz, doubling the operating voltage from 50 to 100 V. [ + ]

Quantum engineers have shown that atoms held in optical cavities — tiny boxes to hold light — could be foundational to the creation of a quantum internet. [ + ]

Satellite technology is increasingly being used to improve health care by providing high-bandwidth, multimedia patient information to aid shared clinical decision-making and early diagnosis. [ + ]

Many services now offer low-cost custom board fabrication with quick turnaround. The real challenge is creating a good PCB board design. [ + ]

Scientists have developed a semiconductor laser made of germanium and tin, whose efficiency is comparable with conventional GaAs semiconductor lasers on Si. [ + ]

Jos Martin reveals the major trends he expects to see in 2020 to help professionals foresee the technologies that will define the next decade — and where the factory of the future is headed. [ + ]

Researchers have invented a novel class of reconfiguration techniques that adaptively extends both the minimum power consumption and the maximum performance of digital circuits. [ + ]