Faster, smaller electronics
24 October, 2012The dilute magnetic semiconductor gallium manganese arsenide could open up an entirely new class of faster, smaller devices based on ‘spintronics’. Materials of this type might be used to read and write digital information, not by using the electron’s charge, as is the case with today’s electronic devices, but by using its ‘spin’.
Grumpy chats about hybrid cars
22 October, 2012 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writerI don’t know about you but I am mightily underwhelmed by hybrid cars. True, they are full of sophisticated electronics and true they do go some way towards satisfying the consciences of greenies. But, on the down side, they are expensive, they are complex, they have limited range in their electrical mode and there are few places to charge the batteries other than in your own garage. To me they are bisexual products of a motor industry that has reluctantly pandered to ill-conceived demands from governments intent on being seen to be saving the planet.
Cobham Technical Services on-demand presentation for FEA design
17 October, 2012The presentation outlines how low-frequency electromagnetic simulation software enables designers to improve the performance of motors and generators to meet specific economic, efficiency and operating environment targets.
Ultrafast optical amplifier
11 October, 2012 | Supplied by: University of TwenteSilicon and erbium-doped material offers high optical bandwidth and amplification properties.
RS Components now a distribution partner for Arduino’s educational kit
08 October, 2012 | Supplied by: RSThe Arduino Uno educational kit aids entry-level electronics design and prototyping.
Kontron DSEK-12 digital signage kit
08 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingThe Kontron DSEK-12 offers a prevalidated system that features technologies from Kontron, Intel and Microsoft.
National Instruments LabVIEW 2012 System design software
20 September, 2012 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty LtdLabVIEW 2012 features environment enhancements derived from user feedback and online training.
Microchip Technology’s 24-bit audio MCU-based development boards
18 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Microchip Technology AustraliaUSB digital audio accessory board for audio and voice device development.
Wireless networks on microchips
12 September, 2012Drexel University has earned a grant to develop wireless networks on microchips.
Less expensive nanolithography technique
04 September, 2012Researchers have developed a nanolithography technique that is claimed to be less expensive than other approaches and can be used to create technologies with biomedical applications.
Curiosity lands on Mars with OmneticsConnector’s nanoconnectors
30 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Clarke & Severn Electronic SolutionsWhen Curiosity landed on Mars recently it contained OmneticsConnector’s miniature and low-weight nanoconnectors used within two miniature inertial measurement units.
Rubber-band electronics
27 August, 2012Researchers have recently developed a design that allows electronics to bend and stretch to more than 200% their original size, four times greater than is possible with today’s technology. The key is a combination of a porous polymer and liquid metal.
AMS AS3421/AS3422 speaker driver IC range
26 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsAMS has introduced the AS3421 and AS3422, with integrated speaker driver ICs which make it easier for manufacturers of Bluetooth headsets, headphones and earpieces to implement active noise cancellation.
On-track Technology electronics manufacturing services
13 July, 2012 | Supplied by: On-Track TechnologyBased in Mascot, Sydney, On-track Technology provides electronic manufacturing services.
Aldec Active-HDL design creation and simulation range
12 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Aldec ANZ Pvt LtdActive-HDL is a Windows-based integrated FPGA design creation and simulation solution that includes a full HDL graphical design tool suite and RTL/gate-level mixed-language simulator.
