Trade Shows & Associations
The Truly Integrated Circuit is Printed and Flexible
April 5, 2010 6:48 am | by Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx | Blogs | CommentsFor 40 years, so called integrated circuits have integrated little more than transistors, diodes and sensors assembled onto one piece of material.
Digital Humidity Sensor is Smallest Available
March 29, 2010 11:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsPresented as the smallest digital humidity and temperature sensor available, the SHT21 from Sensirion measures 3.0 x3.0 x 1.1 mm.
Check out the Femto Forum Plugfest at CTIA
March 22, 2010 4:00 am | by Rupert Baines, picoChip, www.picochip.com | Blogs | CommentsAlthough common in the data-communications industry, plugfests are less familiar to those of us who work in mobile communications.
A Physiological Sensing Interface
March 11, 2010 3:53 am | Videos | CommentsThis is a demo from this year's TechFest of a Physiological Sensing Interface.
TI Demonstrates their DualCool Packaging Technology at APEC 2010
March 3, 2010 5:30 am | Videos | CommentsJeff Sherman of TI demonstrated their latest packaging tech - DualCool, which incorporates extra heat-transfer structures in a power MOSFET to improve performance.
A Look Ahead: EDS 2010 Preview
March 1, 2010 10:37 am | by Gerald Newman, EDS Executive VP | News | CommentsAs the electronics industry recharges its sales efforts and gets energized to accelerate the industry’s recovery, EDS 2010 will be the right place at the right time for focused meetings with channel partners to discuss and coordinate strategies for effective growth.
International Rectifier Showcases GaN Power Technology
March 1, 2010 4:36 am | Videos | CommentsJohn Lambert of International Rectifier demonstrates the company's new GaN-based power IC technology at APEC 2010. The flip-chip IP2010 and IP2011 combine driver and a GaN switch in a single device.
Fairchild DrMOS demo at APEC 2010
March 1, 2010 4:29 am | Videos | CommentsHere is a demonstration of a DrMOS integrated FET plus Driver multi-chip power stage module from Fairchild. The device is designed for multiple synchronous Buck converter applications.
Vicor Factorized Power Demo
February 26, 2010 12:02 pm | Videos | CommentsHere is a demo of the Vicor Factorized Power Architecture at APEC 2010 .
National Semiconductor APEC demo
February 25, 2010 5:17 am | Videos | CommentsJim McDonald of National Semiconductor shows off what they present as the first PM-Bus power control and managment IC for server blades.
Intersil Digital Power Controller demo
February 25, 2010 4:44 am | Videos | CommentsChris Young of Intersil Demonstrates their new ZL6105 Digital Power Controller with Auto Compensation.
EDS 2010 Kick-Off Event Spotlights Leading Distributors, Manufacturers & Reps
February 12, 2010 4:56 am | News | CommentsEDS 2010 will recognize electronics industry leaders at a special program immediately preceding its All-Industry Reception, where EDS and media sponsors will present the results of the first-ever industry-wide survey.
FAA Conference to Focus on Igniting the Space Economy
January 19, 2010 5:32 am | News | CommentsThe conference, co-sponsored by AIAA, is organized around the theme of “Igniting the Space Economy,” and will feature high-level speakers and panels examining all areas of the commercial space transportation sector, and how NASA and America’s commercial space firms can thrive within it.
Dresden Event Showcases Trends in Printed Electronics
January 19, 2010 3:33 am | by Peter Harrop | News | CommentsEurope's largest event on Printed Electronics, the IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe 2010 in Dresden, Germany in April, will reflect new trends in the subject such as carbon nanotubes in conductive paper and transistors, printing silicon for enhancing solar cells, for transistors and other uses and printing copper at a fraction of the cost of silver.
NetLogic Processor Selected for Samsung Video Projector
January 18, 2010 8:38 am | News | CommentsLas Vegas, Nevada and Mountain View, Calif. – Jan. 6, 2010 – NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. [NASDAQ: NETL], a worldwide leader in high-performance intelligent semiconductor solutions for next-generation Internet networks, today announced that its Au1250® processor, a member of its Ultra Low-Power Alchemy® Processor family, has been selected by Samsung Electronics to power Samsung’s industry-leading SP-L305 Networked Video Projector for enterprises and small/midsized businesses. Samsung’s SP-L305 Projector will be showcased by NetLogic Microsystems at this week’s International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2010 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Booth #35268.
The future of motion-sensing technology
January 14, 2010 9:51 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | News | CommentsAmong its many virtues, Sci-Fi is very good at predicting real-world technology. The Steven Spielberg film, Minority Report, predicted two recent favorites—E-Ink and multi-touch. Ever since the latter hit theaters, scientists, researchers, engineers, and technophiles have been clamoring to reproduce the film’s futuristic touch screen technology.
CES show attendance rebounds after dip in 2009
January 12, 2010 11:06 am | News | CommentsIn another sign of the tentative economic recovery, the country's largest trade show saw at least a small increase in attendees, after a large drop a year ago. According to preliminary figures, The International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas had more than 120,000 attendees last week, the Consumer Electronics Association said Monday.
Hot gadgets at show: Wireless charging, iPhone TV
January 12, 2010 10:15 am | News | CommentsAt the International Consumer Electronics Show last week, 3-D television, electronic readers and little laptops captured much of the attention. There were plenty of other interesting ideas on display, too, from 3-D printing to a wireless cell phone tether. Here are some of the gadgets most worth keeping an eye out for this year, and some that best deserve an arched eyebrow of amusement.
CES 2010 Oddities: The Weird, Strange, and Unique
January 12, 2010 5:37 am | by Edited by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | News | CommentsEvery tradeshow has these: the strange products, human snafus, and general quirkiness that characterizes a large organized event. Some of these are no doubt intentional, an exaggerated attempt to grab some publicity. Others, as you'll see, are honest (yet hilarious) mistakes. And some are just plain out of the ordinary. Enjoy!
CES 2010: TI's CC8520 SoC Wireless Audio Transceiver
January 11, 2010 6:49 am | Videos | CommentsA video detailing the latest device in Texas Instruments' family of "PurePath" audio products.
Attack of the 3-Dimensional images!
January 11, 2010 6:22 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Articles | CommentsLike the Goths sacking Rome, the 3-D invasion has arrived. No longer a kitschy gimmick, the technology has matured, and the leading consumer manufacturers are banking on it. Indeed, 3-D was the unofficial theme of CES 2010—3-D demos littered the show floor, and all the big players (with notable exceptions) unveiled 3-D products. Could 2010 be the year that 3-D finally takes off?
CES 2010: Sungale's Kula TV
January 9, 2010 1:06 pm | Videos | CommentsKatharine Czechowski with Sungale describes the company's Kula TV device (Wi-Fi TV).
CES 2010 Photoblog: Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Toshiba
January 9, 2010 1:01 pm | by Edited by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | News | CommentsA photoblog (1/9/10) from the showfloor of CES 2010. Companies shown include Samsung, LG, Microsoft, Freescale, Interead, Panasonic, Toshiba, and JVC.
CES 2010: Powermat Demo
January 9, 2010 12:14 pm | Videos | CommentsRichard Haden with Powermat demos the company's flagship product.
CES 2010: Texas Instruments' Wireless Transceivers and Audio Amplifiers
January 9, 2010 12:12 pm | Videos | CommentsMichael Firth with Texas Instruments describes the company's wireless transceivers and audio amplifiers and gives a sound demo.
