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The fundamentals of Australian RCM compliance
The following information aims to help readers understand the Australian compliance requirements specific to EMC and electrical safety. [ + ]
Are our electronics watertight?
Fraunhofer IZM has developed a test kit to gain insights into how changes to the layout or materials inside electronic systems may affect the performance of electronic casings or components. [ + ]
There's no such thing as a simple component
Behind every 'seemingly simple' component — even the basic resistor — there's a lot to consider. [ + ]
True shape of lithium revealed
Fundamental discovery and new technique could lead to better, safer rechargeable batteries. [ + ]
Cooling methods for electronic equipment
Excessive heat in equipment reduces its service life and adversely impacts its performance. Proper selection of cooling elements can help avoid these negative effects. [ + ]
Boosting perovskite LEDs
By tinkering with the material makeup of perovskite LEDs, Stanford researchers achieved leaps in brightness and efficiency — but saw their lights give out after a few minutes of use. [ + ]
Reading data stored in antiferromagnets for better RAM
Scientists have discovered that antiferromagnets could be a more energy-efficient alternative to traditional silicon-based memory chips for computers. [ + ]
Aluminium foil boosts development of Li-ion batteries
Researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology have used aluminium foil to create batteries with higher energy density and greater stability. [ + ]
Making batteries work without external pressure
A team of researchers has engineered a new material that could be used to create lithium batteries that work with zero external pressure. [ + ]
New robot boosts solar energy research
Researchers have developed a robot that can conduct experiments more efficiently and sustainably to develop a range of semiconductor materials. [ + ]
Q&A: Tony Ng, Vice President, APAC, DigiKey Electronics
We interviewed Tony Ng, Vice President, APAC at DigiKey Electronics, about the market challenges facing the electronics industry, along with other recent trends. [ + ]
New type of computer memory could greatly reduce energy use and improve performance
Researchers have developed a new design for computer memory that could improve performance and reduce the energy demands of internet and communications technologies. [ + ]
Blame the software: study reveals new risks to the longevity of electronic devices
Fraunhofer IZM and its partners have explored the mechanisms behind software obsolescence and devised practical recommendations for political decision-makers. [ + ]
Open-source software to speed up quantum research
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed open-source, freely available software that will accelerate quantum research significantly. [ + ]
Tiny device mimics human vision and memory abilities
Researchers from RMIT University have developed an electronic chip that can mimic human vision and memory, which could help make self-driving cars smarter. [ + ]
