The greatest difficulty in deploying RF-over-fibre systems in military applications has been the lack of ruggedised fibre-optic connectors capable of meeting the stringent return-loss requirements needed for quality signal transmissions. [ + ]

A new device developed by Australian scientists is being adapted to precisely cut through carbon nanotubes (CNTs) used in solar panel manufacturing and cancer treatment. [ + ]

Using a cluster of smaller DC-DC power converters in parallel offers many potential benefits along with design flexibility, but doing so requires understanding the performance attributes of the different approaches. [ + ]

A new device fingerprinting technique could improve the security of the electrical grid and other industrial systems. [ + ]

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has launched the new Raspberry Pi 3 Model B with built-in wireless and Bluetooth connectivity. [ + ]

A patented breakthrough by researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology claims to improve the efficiency of organic photovoltaic cells by 50%. [ + ]

The IoT advocates invite us to imagine a future where even the tiniest devices are smart and connected, designed to make life easier, more comfortable and to contribute to saving the planet's resources. [ + ]

Industry clusters have long been used to facilitate economic growth. New research shows how the electronics industry in Adelaide and in Christchurch is using a cluster-based approach to seize growth opportunities. [ + ]

Light emitting diodes (LEDs) allow large structures to be illuminated using minimal energy. These LED lights require power chains that convert an AC utility supply to a constant current DC supply. [ + ]

The smart city is built on awareness and (some elements of) real-time control of all of the critical functions and infrastructure of the city. With smart systems in smart cities, we can do more with less.

A new process to grow designer crystals, known as 'metal organic frameworks' or MOFs, could lead to a new breed of faster, more powerful electronic devices.

As the competition in the PCB manufacturing industry intensifies, engineers and purchasing officers are spoilt for choice but selecting the right supplier is not easy. Below are some points to consider when choosing a PCB manufacturer.

In order to keep up with the latest medical technology developments, the International Electrotechnical Commission revised the IEC60601-1 standard for medical electrical equipment in 2012. The IEC also revised its IEC60601-1-2 collateral standard in 2014 with an aim to prevent any health hazards from EMC-related issues. This article provides insights on how power supplies are affected by these revisions.

A 'first-of-its-kind' self-healing gel repairs and connects electronic circuits, creating opportunities to advance the development of flexible electronics, biosensors and batteries as energy storage devices. [ + ]

As the volume of counterfeit components increases in the marketplace, new solutions are needed to improve electronics supply chain integrity and stability.