Applications
Factor-in Femtocell Traffic
June 25, 2010 9:55 am | by Rupert Baines, picoChip (www.picochip.com) | Blogs | CommentsLet's look at the controversy that operators have triggered by including femto traffic into the data plan - i.e. you use up your quote even if using your femto on your broadband.
Now scientists read your mind better than you can
June 25, 2010 8:38 am | News | CommentsBrain scans may be able to predict what you will do better than you can yourself, and might offer a powerful tool for advertisers or health officials seeking to motivate consumers, researchers said on Tuesday. They found a way to interpret "real time" brain images to show whether people who viewed messages about using sunscreen would actually use sunscreen during the following week.
New problem delays Ariane rocket launch
June 25, 2010 8:34 am | News | CommentsA technical problem Thursday delayed for the second day running the scheduled launch of an Ariane rocket carrying two satellites, the Arianespace company said.
Trapeze Networks Helps University Become 100% Wireless
June 24, 2010 9:37 am | News | CommentsTrapeze Networks today announced Kean University, Union, New Jersey, the state’s fastest growing university, has standardized on Trapeze Networks wireless networking controllers, access points and management software solutions for a complete 100% wireless computing environment.
Synchronous Regulators Handle Consumer Applications
June 24, 2010 5:27 am | On Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsON Semiconductor introduced a new family of high efficiency 2A to 4A integrated synchronous regulators for consumer electronics applications.
Lunar Mapping Mission Employs Advanced Thermal Technology
June 24, 2010 5:05 am | News | CommentsAdvanced thermal technology design and fabrication capabilities helped make the recent historic orbital flight of the Moon Mineralogy Mapper possible.
Bob Ward On Developing Materials-Intensive Medical Devices
June 24, 2010 4:51 am | Videos | CommentsBob Ward talks about developing an affinity therapy device that has applications with infectious and inflammatory diseases.
Wireless I-O Modules Perform in Well Monitoring Environments
June 24, 2010 4:47 am | by William H. Conley III, B&B Electronics, www.bb-elec.com | Articles | CommentsThe ability to monitor product inventory has always been a primary concern for companies. When the product is not a fixed, physical unit of measure, but a volume of liquid; the challenge increases. The evolvement of wireless technology presents an exciting opportunity for remote monitoring.
The F-35’s international flavour
June 23, 2010 6:14 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsThe United States’ “premier air superiority fighter,” the F-22 Raptor, is banned from export. The F-35 (and its fifth generation rival, the PAK-FA) is not. Thus, it’s no surprise that allies have climbed aboard the Joint Strike Fighter program. For all intents and purposes, the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act killed the F-22 Raptor.
Disposable Insulin Jewel Pump Showcases microfluidic MEMS Tech
June 23, 2010 6:05 am | News | CommentsDebiotech and STMicroelectronics today announced that they will showcase their novel insulin “Jewel Pump” at the Debiotech stand at the American Diabetes Association 70th Scientific Sessions in Orlando, Florida.
Thermocouple Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Includes Integrated Electronics
June 22, 2010 12:18 pm | Product Releases | CommentsWatlow introduced its Exactsense thermocouple for high temperature exhaust gas temperature sensing. The device combines the characteristics and high temperature capability of a thermocouple with
Power Supplies Serve LED Indoor-Outdoor Lighting Apps
June 22, 2010 8:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsZenaro’s power supply series provides LED indoor/outdoor lighting engineers and designers with four different types of power consumptions: 54 W, 66 W, 102 W and 132 W. The entire series has passed ENEC certification and are guaranteed
Development Kit Serves Low Power, 16-bit, “Value” MCUs
June 22, 2010 7:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments announced its new MSP430 MCU Value Line LaunchPad development kit. For $4.30, the open source kit includes the hardware and software needed to launch designs based on the company’s MSP430 Value Line MCUs, which are presented as offering
LED Lighting Series Touts High Power and High Luminosity
June 22, 2010 7:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsEverlight’s Shwo series is a surface-mount high-power device presenting with high brightness combined with a compact size (3.5 mm x 3.5 mm x 1.85 mm), making itsuitable for all kinds of lighting applications such as general illumination, flash, spot, signal, industrial and commercial lighting. With the capability of
Vertical Flash Platform Increases Memory Density
June 22, 2010 5:56 am | Articles | CommentsFloating gate Flash memory has been scaling at a tremendous pace in recent years to arrive at a startling density of 32 gigabit (4 gigabyte) on a single die today, using 30nm technology and below.
Nintendo's 3DS: First-hand impressions
June 22, 2010 5:49 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Articles | CommentsAt the 2010 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Nintendo officially unveiled the 3DS. And from the media’s reaction, you’d think Nintendo reinvented the electron. The 3DS uses autostereoscopy to produce 3D images without the need for special glasses—or so claim their marketing gurus. Does it live up to the hype? Read on for my first-hand impressions.
Mylotarg (gemtuzumab ozogamicin): Market Withdrawal
June 21, 2010 12:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsDrug failed to demonstrate clinical benefit to patients enrolled in trials.
Ion and Photo Smoke-Detector ICs Feature Alarm Memory
June 21, 2010 10:55 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology announced what it asserts are the industry’s first Ion and photo smoke-detector ICs to offer alarm memory. The low-power RE46C162/3 Ion and RE46C165/6/7/8 (RE46C16X) photo smoke-detector ICs allow users to
Techniques to Avoid the White Screen of Death in Smartphones
June 21, 2010 9:03 am | by John Whalen, Business Development Manger, Fairchild Semiconductor | Articles | CommentsAn emerging trend in the mobile handset 3G space has been the adoption and expansion of user friendly applications, nowadays called ‘Apps’. These ‘Apps’ are custom software program applications that are written for a very specific function within a handset.
LED-backlit LCD Suite Offers Ruggedness, Long Life for Industrial Apps
June 21, 2010 8:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsLED-backlit LCD products. The new LED LCDs range in size from 3.5-inches to 15.0-inches. Touch screen panel options have also been added in 4.3-inch and 7.0-inch sizes.
Design Creates High-Temperature HV Isolated Converter Platform
June 21, 2010 4:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsAvailable in versions optimized for inputs from 15V to 40V or 150VA to 350VA, the STROMBOLI DC/DC converter design includes an application note, reference design, and demo board with related datasheet, schematics, and bill-of-material.
Processor XMC Module Touts Gigahertz-class Complex Application Processing
June 19, 2010 8:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsInterface Concept introduced its IC-PQ3-XMCa ultra low power Processor XMC module, based on the Freescale PowerQUICC III MPC8536E processor. The IC-PQ3-XMCa is designed to offer both the Gigahertz-class complex application processing abilities and
Transparent Heaters Control Temp of Optical, Lens and Display Assemblies
June 18, 2010 12:41 pm | Product Releases | CommentsDontech Therma Klear transparent heaters provide the warmth necessary to extend the operating temperature of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) in cold environments (e.g., from 0° to below -40°C) and for the anti-fog, anti-icing, and de-icing of
Rugged SBC Rivals iPhone in Size
June 18, 2010 10:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsGeneral Micro Systems, Inc. (GMS) developed an Intel Atom-based rugged SBC that offers low power consumption. Combined with its small footprint and high performance, the Atom XPC40x (extended temperature, conduction-cooled) and Atom XP40x (standard temperature) are said to
Fast Times for Femtocells
June 18, 2010 9:37 am | by Rupert Baines, picoChip (www.picochip.com) | Blogs | CommentsThese are busy times for the femtocell industry.There are now 13 operators who have launched service, including 3 out of 3 in Japan and 3 out of 4 in USA.
