Object detection in low-light conditions
Socionext and the Osaka University Institute for Datability Science have developed a method of deep learning, which enables image recognition and object detection in extremely low-light conditions.
This article was posted on Sep 1, 2020Google pens Digital Ink Recognition API for machine learning apps
Google is adding a Digital Ink Recognition API for both Android and iOS to allow developers to create apps where stylus and touch act as primary inputs.
This article was posted on Sep 1, 2020Raspberry Pi and OpenCanary track hackers
Hackers causing havoc, demanding ransomeware and stealing information can be tracked by the combination of Raspberry Pi and the open source programme OpenCanary, says Another Maker on YouTube.
This article was posted on Sep 1, 2020Very smart facemask
Human ingenuity knows no bounds especially when it’s responding to a challenge.
This article was posted on Sep 1, 2020Breakthrough in blue quantum dot reasearch
Researchers using the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan have made a breakthrough in blue quantum dot fluorescence.
This article was posted on Sep 1, 2020UCL breaks data transmission speed record
The world’s fastest data transmission rate has been achieved by a team of UCL engineers who reached an internet speed a fifth faster than the previous record.
This article was posted on Sep 1, 2020Photorelays have trigger LED current of 1mA
Toshiba has introduced two photorelays in 4-pin SO6 packages, for security systems, building automation and other industrial equipment.
This article was posted on Sep 1, 2020Arduino IoT Cloud officially sees light of day
Arduino has announced the official release of Arduino IoT Cloud, an “Internet of Things Application Platform” enabling you to easily develop and manage IoT apps.
This article was posted on Aug 31, 2020Subaru launches Levorg model with stereoscopic camera ADAS
The vehicle has been launched in Japan this week with an enhanced version of EyeSight, the vehicle manufacturer’s vision-based ADAS.
This article was posted on Aug 31, 2020Cincon DC-DC converters have 8:1 input range, says Relec
The CQB75W8 75W quarter-brick and CHB150W8 150W half-brick DC-DC converters both have an input range 9V – 75V dc, making them suitable for all common battery and bus voltages and 12V, 24V, 36V and 48V systems. They are intended for use in distributed power architectures, telecommunications, battery operated equipment and industrial applications, as well as demanding railway environments applications operating from 24V, 36V, 48V supply voltages.
This article was posted on Aug 31, 2020Farnell extends Raspberry Pi range
Farnell has extended its range of Raspberry Pi accessories with the addition of five new language variants of the Raspberry Pi keyboard, a 10.1” touchscreen from Multicomp Pro and a new range of HATs (hardware-attached tops) from Pimoroni allowing designers, educationalists, makers and hobbyists to add more functionality to their projects.
This article was posted on Aug 31, 2020DIN rail ac-dc PSUs deliver 24V at 36, 60 or 90W
Puls Power has introduces a series of DIN rail ac-dc power supplies.
This article was posted on Aug 31, 2020Semtech, AWS and TensorIoT combine on LoRaWAN For IoT
The Asset Tracking Kit enables users to monitor and track assets and fleets along the lines of regulatory compliance for “just in time” shipping and the need to be able to provide precise information and traceability of inventory from source to destination, including performing a regular automated inventory of assets that are available on site. With the data generated by the GPS industrial trackers included with the kit easily viewable on a Cloud dashboard, users can evaluate the possible benefits of tracking their assets remotely anywhere at any time with an out-of-the-box kit.
This article was posted on Aug 31, 2020Imagination opens GPU IP to RIOS Lab collab
Imagination has opened up select GPU IP to the RISC-V International Open Source Laboratory (RIOS Lab).
This article was posted on Aug 31, 2020Functional safety intelligent power switches are fast
STMicroelectronics has introduced fast-starting intelligent power switches for safety-instrumented systems. They are designed to meet IEC 61131-2.
This article was posted on Aug 31, 2020Covid-19 takes its toll in Q2
The latest report from DMASS shows a downturn in the European semiconductor business across Europe in Q2 and directly links the fall of over 20% to the effects of the global pandemic and ensuing lockdown. The report records a fall in sales of 20.7% to €1.82bn in Q2 compared to the first three months of 2020.
This article was posted on Aug 31, 2020MEMS capacitive accelerometers for zero-to-medium frequency applications
Silicon Designs of Kirkland, Washington which manufactures rugged commercial- and inertial-grade MEMS capacitive accelerometers has announced its Model 2276 Series for zero-to-medium frequency aerospace and automotive testing, industrial vibration monitoring and robotics instrumentation applications.
This article was posted on Aug 31, 2020Moortec migrates IP to TSMC N6
Moortec, the in-chip monitoring IP specialist, has migrated its sensing fabric onto TSMC’s N6 process
This article was posted on Aug 27, 2020Parabolic antennas cover 600MHz to 6.5GHz for 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G
Raltron has developed a parabolic antenna series that provides continuous coverage from 600MHz to 6.5GHz.
This article was posted on Aug 27, 2020Laser-cut graphite sheet aids flow battery research
Flow batteries are energy storing structures that store chemical energy as liquid electrolytes in tanks, and pump those liquids to a reaction site – a membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) – when electricity must be produced or re-charge is needed.
This article was posted on Aug 27, 2020Newcastle touch-screen maker wins tough-screen contact in Italy
Newcastle-based Zytronic is to supply rugged 55inch custom touch screens to Italian vending machine maker PharmaShop24.
This article was posted on Aug 27, 2020