Flexible circuit bonds fine-pitch ICs to polyester film
By allowing smaller components with tighter pitches, the Solder on Polyester Substrate delivers higher yields and reduces costs, according to…
DSP-based SoC adds BLE to hearing aids
The module integrates an audio DSP, EEPROM memory and a radio IC into a single package, according to On Semiconductor.
Affordable medtech devices to make their mark in 2017
Michael Dunn sums up medtech products that could be 2017 newsmakers, including Qualcomm's version of the *tricorder* from *Star Trek*.
Hitachi chip extracts mRNA, analyses cancer cells
The 1mm² chip can analyse and extract small amounts of mRNA, suitable for analysis of cancer tissue.
Optical sensor measures blood flow in your ears
Kyocera has shrunk an optical blood-flow sensor to fit wearables and mobile devices.
Semtech brings wireless charging to industrial setting
Semtech's LinkCharge 20 Series evaluation platforms allow you to test wireless charging in industrial applications.
0.30µm process targets ultra-low noise sensing apps
The A30 process features include isolated 3.3V devices, isolated 3.3V low Vt devices and vertical bipolar transistors.
AVX’s MLCCs toughen up for medical applications
Less than an inch small and stabilising up to 500V rated voltage, the MM series MLCCs can take on various…
Tool detects Ebola, anthrax in under 7 minutes
Fastgene detects any pathogenic agent in a drop of blood or saliva.
AT&T rolls out LTE-M network to support IoT connectivity
LTE-M is essentially a low-power, wide-area technology that can support the IoT with such technology that will foster lower device…