GaSb/AlAsSb SAM-APDs detects X-rays and gamma-rays
GaSb/AlAsSb ‘separate absorption and multiplication avalanche’ photodiodes (SAM-APDs) can be used to selectively detect high-energy electromagnetic x-ray and gamma-ray radiation, according to the University of California, Los Angeles.
This article was posted on Jul 25, 2019
Maxim addresses hearables and wearables
Maxim claims that its in-ear heart-rate monitor and pulse oximeter is the smallest fully integrated solution that delivers heart-rate and SpO2 measurements from hearables and wearables.
This article was posted on Jul 25, 2019
Mouser signs Wilcoxon
Mouser has signed a global distribution agreement with Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies to distribute its vibration monitoring and sensing products.
This article was posted on Jul 25, 2019
Fraunhofer brings out QuaDRiGa 2.2
The Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute has released QuaDRiGa 2.2, a comprehensive update of the open-source radio channel model. QuaDRiGa, short for “QUAsi Deterministic RadIo channel GenerAtor”, is mainly used to generate realistic radio channel impulse responses for use in system-level simulations of mobile networks.
This article was posted on Jul 25, 2019
SOX soars
The SOX gained 2.2% yesterday after TI’s optimism about Q3 gave the market reassurance.
This article was posted on Jul 25, 2019
ST expects 15% Q3 sequential revenue growth
ST had Q2 revenues 0f $2.17 billion; a gross margin of 38.2%; an operating margin of 9.0%; and net income of $160 million.
This article was posted on Jul 25, 2019 Advent buys Cobham
UK defence and aerospace contractor Cobham has been bought by US private equity fund Advent for £4 billion.
This article was posted on Jul 25, 2019
Guerilla brings out its first InGaP HBT PAs
Guerrilla RF has brought out its first two InGaP HBT power amplifier products.
This article was posted on Jul 23, 2019
Raspberry Pi cap films the past
A Pi-based camera that will record what you’ve just seen at the touch of a button has been designed by Johan Link and put it on a cap.
This article was posted on Jul 23, 2019
Hylec launches 5 pole screwless in line junction box
Hylec-APL has announced the launch of Debox SL2, a tool-free in-line junction box which comes complete with five approved lever connectors.
This article was posted on Jul 23, 2019
Kontron buys Fujitsu’s German industrial motherboard business
Kontron has bought Fujitsu’s Augsburg-based industrial motherboard business from Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH.
This article was posted on Jul 23, 2019 CEVA buys Hillcrest Labs
CEVA has bought Hillcrest Labs, the sensor processing specialist, from InterDigital.
This article was posted on Jul 23, 2019
Anglia to stock Mascot chargers and power supplies
Anglia has added battery chargers and power supplies to its product line up following its appointment as UK and Ireland distributor for Mascot.
This article was posted on Jul 23, 2019
SlothBot, the slow but efficient robot, with a cunning mechanism
Georgia Tech is aiming at environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, and infrastructure maintenance with an aerial robot that trades speed for energy-efficiency.
This article was posted on Jul 23, 2019
2019 semi sales to fall 9.6%, says Gartner.
2019 semiconductor sales will fall 9.6% to $429 billion from last year’s $475 billion, says Gartner.
This article was posted on Jul 23, 2019
Market for VCSELs in smartphones to top $1bn this year.
Market revenue for VCSELs used by cell phones utilising 3D sensing is projected to reach $1.139 billion this year, says TrendForce.
This article was posted on Jul 23, 2019 Lords weigh pros and cons of digital tech’s effects on democracy
The House of Lords Committee on Democracy and Digital Technologies has launched its call for evidence to seek the public’s views on both the benefits and negative impact of digital technologies on democracy.
This article was posted on Jul 23, 2019
Samsung explores non-Japanese suppliers of hydrogen fluoride
Samsung is testing hydrogen fluoride photoresist etching gas from non-Japanese companies, reports the Nikkei, as Japan’s government puts export curbs on Japanese suppliers.
This article was posted on Jul 18, 2019
Ad astra in retro
Millions witnessed the moon landing in July 1969. Caroline Hayes looks at space technology then and in the 21st century.
This article was posted on Jul 18, 2019
Isolated push-pull dc-dc converter delivers 1W from SOT23-6
Chinese chip maker Mornsun has created a push-pull dc-dc converter chip IC with integrated mosfets that can deliver up to 1W through an isolation transformer – and the firm offers a selection of transfomers.
This article was posted on Jul 18, 2019 Secure MCU for e-banking and e-identification – contact and contactless
ST microelectronics has introduced a secure microcontroller that includes a 13.56MHz RF interface for contactless operation and a serial interface for contact operation.
This article was posted on Jul 18, 2019