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What feature or trend will become hot technology in automotive infotainment the next year?
June 13, 2013 3:35 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Managing Editor | Blogs | CommentsWhat feature or trend will become hot technology in automotive infotainment the next year? The next wave of innovation in automotive infotainment will center around connectivity and personalization. As more cars are enable to connect to cloud based applications via the internet, more features will be added allowing passengers to engage with their social network, update location and access specific content.
What's next for near field communications? Engineers speak out
June 13, 2013 3:23 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Managing Editor | Blogs | CommentsHere at ECN we're always looking for the "next big thing" and this month we're focusing on near-field communications. NFC only seems to be increasing in popularity and usage across the electronics board, but we want to know what's happening in your labs and on your benches.
Recessed enclosures provide unique protection for your system design
June 13, 2013 3:21 pm | by Justin Moll, Vice President, US Market Development, Pixus Technologies | Articles | CommentsMany signal processing, analytical, and diagnostic instruments are utilizing Eurocard-based enclosures that are recessed. With higher signal frequencies and lots of cabling, the incentive to recess an enclosure continues to increase for many applications. There are many benefits to this type of design....
PIC32 adapter board aims to simplify graphical display prototyping
June 13, 2013 2:17 pm | Newhaven Display International | Product Releases | CommentsNewhaven Display and Digi-Key have developed a new PIC32 adapter board, the NHD-3.5-320240MF-PIC EVAL BOARD. This display adapter provides the designer with a color resistive touch LCD (NHD-3.5-320240MF-ATXL#-T-1) and hardware interface for
Touch-panel PCs feature up to 2GB DDR II memory and 4GB DOM
June 13, 2013 2:12 pm | Saelig Company, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSaelig Company has introduced the SP-0L Series of economical, entry-level industrial touch panel PCs equipped with Intel's Atom N270 CPU and 945 GSE & ICH7M chipset on a 3.5" Single Board Computer form factor, and 1GB (up to 2GB) DDR II memory and 4GB DOM.
Rectifiers reduce switching losses in consumer products and electronic ballast lighting
June 13, 2013 1:37 pm | Vishay Intertechnology | Product Releases | CommentsVishay Intertechnology introduced 10 solderable FRED Pt Hyperfast and Ultrafast recovery rectifiers that include the industry's first 3 A devices in the SMA package, 3 A and 4 A devices in the SMB package, and 4 A and 5 A devices in the SMC package.
Engineering Newswire 42: Futuristic airplanes carry passenger pods
June 13, 2013 12:27 pm | Videos | CommentsClip-Air project researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology are currently working on the technical feasibility of futuristic airplanes with a single flying wing that can transport up to three capsules. The autonomous capsules would be 30 meters long and weigh 30 tons, roughly the size of a railroad car so they’re also compatible with existing rail systems.
Wireless bonded LED touts very bright output
June 13, 2013 11:37 am | Lumex Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsLumex announced the global launch of its TitanBrite Wireless Bonded LED featuring “flip chips” that are said to be up to 15 percent brighter than any others in the market. In addition to the standard 3-W and W LEDs, this LED is also available in 9 W. High light output is achieved in a
Utah home to NSA's new mega-warehouse for data
June 13, 2013 11:29 am | by BRADY McCOMBS, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe nation's new billion-dollar epicenter for fighting global cyberthreats sits just south of Salt Lake City, tucked away on a National Guard base at the foot of snow-capped mountains. The long, squat buildings span 1.5 million square feet, and are filled with super-powered computers designed to store massive amounts of information gathered secretly...
High bay LED light approved for Class 1 Division 1 & 2 locations
June 13, 2013 11:25 am | Larson Electronics Llc | Product Releases | CommentsLarson Electronics has announced today the release of a powerful high bay LED light designed to provide an easily mounted and adjusted source of explosion proof rated illumination. The EPL-HB-150LED-RT High Bay Fixture is approved for Class 1 Division 1 & 2 locations....
SF, NY prosecutors push for anti-phone theft moves
June 13, 2013 11:14 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe top prosecutors in San Francisco and New York planned Thursday to announce the formation of a nationwide initiative and coalition of police, prosecutors and other officials in an attempt to thwart a surge in smartphone thefts. Officials are set to launch what they call the Secure Our Smartphones Initiative at a New York news conference on Thursday.
Multicore microcontroller delivers low cost daisy-chain Ethernet AVB
June 13, 2013 11:13 am | Xmos Incorporated | Product Releases | CommentsXMOS today announced a new reference design for its xCORE multicore microcontroller products that brings Ethernet AVB (Audio Visual Bridging) technology to more cost-sensitive audio transport and time sensitive networking applications in which latency and timing are critical.
Leaker Snowden alleges NSA hacking on China, world
June 13, 2013 11:04 am | by KELVIN CHAN, Associated Press | News | CommentsFor months, China has tried to turn the tables on the U.S. to counter accusations that it hacks America's computers and networks. Now, former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden may have handed Beijing a weapon in its cyber war of words with Washington.
Toyota chosen as best global green brand for 3rd straight year
June 13, 2013 11:02 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsToyota Motor Corp. was selected as the "best global green brand" for the third consecutive year in 2013 for producing fuel-efficient vehicles such as the Prius hybrid, U.S. consulting firm Interbrand Corp. said Wednesday. U.S. automaker Ford came second, followed by Japan's carmaker Honda...
Pressure transducer intended for liquid-level measurement of corrosive liquids
June 13, 2013 10:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsAmerican Sensor Technologies has released the AST4530 PVDF / PTFE submersible pressure transducer. Intended for liquid level measurement of corrosive liquids in which stainless steel or titanium cannot survive, the AST4530 is designed to offer excellent long-term survivability and stability.
