Philips, Samsung and Infineon fined over smartcard-chip cartel
04 September, 2014The European Commission (EC) has fined Infineon, Philips and Samsung €138m for setting up a smartcard-chip cartel.
Sparking youth's curiosity
03 September, 2014 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writerWhen you consider how we are surrounded by technology that affects our daily lives, it is surprising that technology is not better understood and even embraced - especially by the young.
Renesas Electronics RX631, RX63N Safety Package for MCUs
27 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Future ElectronicsRenesas Electronics has obtained IEC61508 (Functional Safety) certification for the RX631, RX63N Safety Package, featuring a robust self-diagnostic software and a safety manual for microcontrollers (MCUs) necessary to implement functional safety in industrial equipment.
Murata to acquire Peregrine Semiconductor
25 August, 2014Murata Electronics North America and Peregrine Semiconductor have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Murata will acquire all outstanding shares of Peregrine not owned by Murata for $12.50 per share in cash, or a total transaction value of around $471 million.
La Trobe's eNurse wins best technical development award
22 August, 2014La Trobe University's eNurse has won the best technical development award, and received an overall 'highly commended', in Telstra's 10-week M2M (machine to machine) University Challenge for students from across Australia.
Engineering Excellence Awards finalists announced
22 August, 2014Engineers Australia has announced 49 engineering projects as finalists in this year's Sydney Division Engineering Excellence Awards. The projects collectively contribute substantial investment to the Australian economy.
Process roadmap for memory devices marches on as 3D looms
21 August, 2014The ongoing reduction in feature sizes used to manufacture integrated circuits has enhanced memory-chip performance by increasing per-chip storage capacities, lowering power consumption and improving the speed in which memory devices can store and retrieve data (ie, memory bandwidth), says IC Insights.
ElectroneX returns next month
19 August, 2014
It's that time of the year again - when the best minds in the electronics design engineering and manufacturing industry descend on Sydney for the annual electronics design and assembly expo, ElectroneX.
Microcontroller sales kick into gear again after slump
18 August, 2014With the global economy stabilising, steady improvements in overall demand and a strong recovery in the smartcard market segment, microcontroller sales are set to reach a new high of $16.1bn, according to IC Insights' new mid-year update to the 2014 McClean Report.
Chief Scientist calls for national science strategy
15 August, 2014Australia risks being left behind as the only country in the OECD that does not have a national science and technology, or innovation policy, according to the Chief Scientist, Ian Chubb.
Five Australian teams in FIRST robotics competition
12 August, 2014FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) recently held the Hawaii Regional FIRST Robotics Competition.
Why women leave engineering
11 August, 2014Nearly 40% of women who earn engineering degrees quit the profession or never enter the field, reveals a new study. For those who leave, poor workplace climates and mistreatment by managers and co-workers are common reasons.
GPC Electronics contract manufacturer
09 August, 2014 | Supplied by: GPC Electronics Pty LimitedGPC Electronics is an electronics contract manufacturer. The company's business model is about providing manufacturing solutions at low overall cost and risk, with factories in Australia, New Zealand and China.
IoT cloud workshop
04 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Glyn LtdThere is a growing trend to connect embedded products to the cloud/internet for control and monitoring applications. For embedded design engineers designing their first IoT product, knowing where to start can be a challenge.
Matt Barrie to launch Australian Engineering Week in Sydney
29 July, 2014Engineer, entrepreneur and Sydney Engineering Excellence Award winner Matt Barrie, CEO of Freelancer.com, will launch Australian Engineering Week at the Harricks Address, sponsored by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET).
