Buyer selected for Britishvolt

Britishvolt could be bought out of administration by Recharge Industries which is the Australian subsidiary of the Californian fund Scale Facilitation Partners.

This article was posted on Feb 14, 2023

Display Technology announces Cervoz’s Power Guard SSDs

Designed to protect stored data and with power protection to ensure operation during sudden power outages, the Powerguard SSDs (solid state devices) by Taiwanese manufacturer, Cervoz are available from Display Technology.

This article was posted on Feb 14, 2023

Digital identification in a post quantum computer world

To fend-off quantum computer based attacks on secured digital identities, four German organisations are attempting to guarantee long-term security using quantum random numbers and post-quantum cryptography on classical hardware.

This article was posted on Feb 14, 2023

Passive wireless link transmits only Johnson noise to send data

In what might be the lowest power data transmission scheme ever, researchers at the University of Washington have sent data using the Johnson noise of a 50Ω resistor – or more accurately, the difference in Johnson noise between a 50Ω resistor and an open-circuit.

This article was posted on Feb 14, 2023

Robotics and Automation Guide

Distrelec, the UK-Swiss distributor, has launched a brand new Robotics and Automation Guide filled with insightful information from industry experts.

This article was posted on Feb 14, 2023

Seraphim partners with ESA for space startup support

The Seraphim Space Accelerator – part of Seraphim, the London-based, space-focused VC – is partnering with the European Space Agency (ESA).

This article was posted on Feb 14, 2023

Fireco picks Offshore for PCB manufacture

Fire door automation company Fireco has consolidated its PCB manufacturing with Guernsey-based Offshore Electronics (right).

This article was posted on Feb 14, 2023

50MP image sensor with DCG technology

In April, OMNIVISION intends to sample a 50MP image sensor with a dual conversion gain (DCG) technology.

This article was posted on Jan 14, 2023

CES: TI to demo BMS

TI will demo an automotive battery cell and pack monitors at CES.

This article was posted on Jan 14, 2023

Astrocast boosts nanosatellite constellation for satellite IoT service

Astrocast, the satellite IoT service provider, has successfully launched four 3U spacecraft, which it describes as a significant milestone for building its nanosatellite IoT network.

This article was posted on Jan 14, 2023

Q1 NAND price to fall 10-15%

The Q1 QoQ decline in the NAND ASP is projected by TrendForce to be 10~15%.

This article was posted on Jan 14, 2023

Gbit broadband facilitised for flat dwellers

Amendments to the Building Regulations 2010 and the Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Act (TILPA) which came into force on December 26th last year, mean that new homes in England will be built with gigabit broadband connections and landlords are now obliged to provide access to broadband providers seeking to instal equipment.

This article was posted on Jan 14, 2023

2,000Top/s computer takes AI to automated driving

Recogni has combined its 7nm Scorpio AI processor with a 7nm Renesas R-Car V4H ASIL D processor IC – which is already AI-capable – to create a 2,000Top/s embedded computer for vehicles that self-drive at SAE levels L2+ to L4.

This article was posted on Jan 14, 2023

CES: Dirac in-car audio for up to nine speakers

Dirac announced digital audio software for entry-level vehicle sound systems using NXP ICs at CES today.

This article was posted on Jan 14, 2023

NXP adds to RFCMOS radar ICs

NXP is sampling a 28nm RFCMOS radar one-chip IC family for ADAS.

This article was posted on Jan 14, 2023

General Atomics to build AFRL satellite for tracking cislunar space

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) will be building an ESPA-Grande class satellite, perform payload integration, and space vehicle test for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Oracle spacecraft programme.

This article was posted on Jan 14, 2023

PMIC supply to grow 4.7% in H1, says TrendForce

With TI – the leading supplier for PMICs – bringing on-stream new capacity at its RFAB2 and LFAB sites, TrendForce projects that the global production capacity for power management ICs will increase by 4.7% YoY for 1H23.

This article was posted on Jan 14, 2023

CES: Harman monitors drivers for well-being as well as attention

At CES, Harman announced additional features for its closed-loop vehicle interior sensing product that measures driver eye activity, cognitive load and vital signs to determine the level of focus and attention on the road ahead.

This article was posted on Jan 13, 2023

CES: Red micro-LED displays from AlInGaP aimed at AR glasses

Micledi Microdisplays has revealed red micro-LED demonstrators as CES today, using AlInGaP as a starting material.

This article was posted on Jan 13, 2023

Qualcomm puts cockpit and ADAS functions on one chip

Qualcomm is sampling the Snapdragon Ride Flex SoC which integrates digital cockpit, ADAS and AD functions on one chip. Production is scheduled for 2024.

This article was posted on Jan 13, 2023

CES: Bosch senses turn rate, acceleration, magnetism, pressure and particulates

Bosch Sensortec announced four sensors all on the same day at CES in Las Vegas.

This article was posted on Jan 13, 2023