2017-07-05 - EDN Asia

26-bit ADC boosts CT scan resolution

The AS5900 detector interface chip allows as few as 3,200 electrons for a full-scale range at an input current of…

2017-07-05 - Michael Dunn

ARM Cortex powers Hubsan FPV drone

The main processor is an ST STM32F031K6, an ARM Cortex-M0 with the usual cadre of peripherals, as well as a…

2017-06-29 - University of Pittsburgh

Phone sensors predict binge drinking

Current smartphones incorporate multi-modal sensors that are able to collect meta-data that help infer when drinking occasions are either occurring…

2017-06-28 - EDN Asia

Solar-powered sensor remotely monitors soil condition

For faster and accurate monitoring, Lapis Semiconductor has combined low-power MCUs, communication devices and temperature sensors with pH and EC…

2017-06-19 - Stanley Pitman

Going bananas: The threat of radiation

The real hazard that we need to watch out for is the possibility that nuclear materials may be smuggled under…

2017-06-16 - ON Semiconductor

29MP imager ups linear dynamic range

The KAI-29052 is designed for industrial imaging applications such as high-end security, machine vision, and aerial surveillance and mapping.

2017-06-15 - EDN Asia

TMR angle sensor offers 360° contactless sensing

The angle sensor is equipped with a self-diagnostic function that detects abnormalities, such as a power failure or loss of…

2017-06-01 - University of California San Diego

Printed, flexible battery powers wearable apps

The researchers used standard screen printing techniques to make the batteries, significantly bringing down the production costs of the technology.

2017-06-01 - University of California San Diego

Printed zinc batteries go rechargeable

Nanoengineers have discovered that adding small amounts of bismuth oxide to zinc batteries allows the batteries to continue to work…

2017-05-18 - R. Colin Johnson

MEMS tool unifies design, simulation, test

Coventor has merged its Coventor and MEMS+ tools into a unified platform perfect for IoT makers, according to Steve Breit,…