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“Cloud” signals dark days for software buyers

cwarner — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:06:39 +0000

The software industry is now making its predictable push toward fully cloud-based business models and leaving customer preference in the dustbin. Earlier this month, Adobe decided it will discontinue its Creative Suite product line and replace it with its Adobe Creative Cloud, which is a full subscription service.

PCI Express board provides two optically isolated serial ports

Jason Lomberg — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:40:35 +0000

Sealevel’s 7203e PCI Express serial interface provides two optically isolated serial ports, each individually configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485. Each serial port utilizes a high-performance UART with 128-byte Tx/Rx FIFOs that enables data rates to 460.8K bps for reliable high-speed communications in data intensive applications.

Over-the-air test system enables industry’s first 802.11n WLAN over-the-air measurements

Jason Lomberg — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:28:51 +0000

CETECOM has selected Rohde & Schwarz (R&S) to enhance their over-the-air (OTA) testing capabilities with a new test system that includes LTE multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) and 802.11n functionality. The TS8991 test system can perform OTA measurements for LTE MIMO in addition to all cellular 2G, 3G, and 4G technology standards.

Cradle turns smartphone into handheld biosensor

mbarnes — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:26:02 +0000

Handheld digital microscopes bring versatility, affordability to video inspection

cwarner — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:11:15 +0000

In recent years, many electronics manufacturers have been adopting the use of video inspection systems utilizing digital cameras to perform many of the visual inspection functions formerly performed with optical microscopes. Digital camera technology has improved to the point where their image quality now rivals that of optical instruments for many applications.

NYU researchers took bribes from Chinese group

mbarnes — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:52:30 +0000

Three New York University researchers from China divulged results from a U.S.-funded study to Chinese competitors in exchange for tuition, rent and other expenses, federal prosecutors said Monday.

Zhu Yudong, a U.S.-educated NYU professor, and Yang Xing, a lab engineer, were released on bail after appearing in court in Manhattan to face commercial bribery and other charges. They left court without speaking to reporters. The third defendant, postdoctoral fellow Li Ye, was at large.

Rice University students engineer electricity-generating shoes

mbarnes — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:49:26 +0000

A group of Rice University mechanical engineering students are getting a charge out of having the coolest new shoes on campus.

Amplifier operates from 10 kHz to 400 MHz and has a rated power of 260 W

cwarner — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:36:21 +0000

Teseq expanded its broadband amplifier line to include a Class A linear and low distortion model that operates from 10 kHz to 400 MHz with a rated power level of 260 W.

Pressure sensors ensure optimal operations of safety trailers used on remote sites

Jason Lomberg — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:31:07 +0000

American Sensor Technologies (AST) pressure sensors are serving as components in a remote monitoring system that ensures optimal operations of safety trailers used on remote sites as emergency first aid stations. Mining, construction, oil fields and other industrial sites are often located miles away from medical facilities.

Data acquisition module ideal for high-power applications

Jason Lomberg — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:17:32 +0000

ICP DAS USA has introduced M-7069D, a Modbus RTU based data acquisition module with 8 LED indicators that can be used to monitor the relay output status. Options are provided that allow power-on and safe digital output values to be configured. 4 kV ESD, 4 kV EFT and 3 kV surge protection are provided to enhance noise protection capabilities in industrial environments. M-7069D has 3750 VDC Intra-module Isolation.