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Early Bird is an energy-efficient method developed to train Deep Neural Network (DNNs), artificial intelligence that supports self-driving vehicles, facial recognition, and similar types of applications. It was developed by researchers from Texas A&M University and Rice University. A study by lead authors Haoran You and Chaojian Li of Rice’s Efficient and Intelligent Computing (EIC)…

Researchers from Surrey’s Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) recently introduced a super-capacity technology derived from a material called Polyaniline (PANI). The team believes the technology could make a big difference to electric vehicles and will reduce any renewable-based energy loss for the national grid. Additionally, it’s expected that this new super-capacitor technology will play a significant…

CUI Inc. recently unveiled nine ac-dc power supplies for a wide range of consumer, industrial, and ITE applications that use pumps or motors. The PSK-S12B, PSK-S25B, PSK-S60B, VOF-S12B, VOF-S25B, VOF-S60B, VOF-S12C, VOF-S25C, and VOF-S60C offer 12 to 60 W of continuous power in chassis and board-mount packages. Features include: The PSK-S12B/S25B/S60B, VOF-S12B/S25B/S60B and VOF-S12C/S25C/S60C comply with UL/EN/IEC 62368-1. The PSK-S12B/S25B, VOF-S12B/S25B and VOF-S12C/S25C…

As automated machines increase in popularity, the advancements in technology and design must keep up. To this end, Wendy Ju from the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute at Cornell Tech is currently studying human-robot interaction. “It’s delightful for me to watch people move around in a space,” shares Ju. “We are not always thinking about the communicative…

Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) have played a significant role in transforming electronics. PCBs provide a platform where miniature electronic components are displayed and interact with one another. However, the requirements of these boards are becoming much more stringent electronic components develop and offer great capabilities. It is vital, for example, to avoid any electrical interference…

Harwin, a supplier of reliable and high-performance connectivity solutions, has introduced flexible printed circuits (FPCs) for its Datamate J-Tek and Gecko high-reliability (Hi-Rel) connectors. As a result, printed circuit boards or PCBs (which mechanically supports and electrically connects electrical or electronic components within a system design) can now be stacked much closer together, proving their…

Microchip Technology Inc. recently announced its next-generation AVR DA family of microcontrollers (MCUs) – its first Functional Safety Ready AVR MCU family with Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC). Featuring core independent peripherals, advanced analog and on-chip communications, the MCU family fulfills the requirements of higher-performance microcontrollers for better real-time control, as well as enhanced human machine interface…

Nexperia, a provider of essential semiconductors, has launched the industry’s first family of P-channel MOSFETs in a reliable, space-saving LFPAK56 portfolio. Previously, N-channel devices were only available in LFPAK packaging. However, Nexperia has now extended the options to include the P-channel feature, based on demand. As part of the LFPAK56 (Power-SO8) package, the new devices…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced RA4W1 — the first RA microcontroller (MCU) with enhanced security and privacy for Bluetooth 5.0 low energy connections. The single-chip MCU, with an integrated Bluetooth 5.0 radio, is supported with a flexible software package (FSP) that enables engineers to begin development with Arm ecosystem…

Conventional robots are commonly used in heavy industrial tasks but have limited use in healthcare and the human body, where a different approach is necessary. To this end, Edwin Jager, an associate professor, along with his PhD student, Manav Tyagi, teamed with their collaborator, Geoff Spinks, to report some serious progress in soft microrobots. In…

ULX35 is an open-source, reliable, and compact FPGA dev board. It features a balanced combination of expansions and components Although it was designed primarily as a teaching tool for mastering the principles of digital circuit design, ULX3S incorporates a wide array of features and interfaces, which lets it serve as a broadly useful module for…

The Raspberry Pi camera family recently welcomed a new 12.3-megapixel high-quality camera. It comes with some unique features specifically designed for DIY lovers at the most reasonable cost. The camera has a Sony back-illuminated sensor, lens tripod mounts, adapters for higher-end C and C-S-mount lenses, and a back-focus adjustment ring. This camera is one of…

Microchip Technology has unveiled its 53100A Phase Noise Analyzer, a smaller, higher-performance phase noise test instrument. The product is designed to help research and manufacturing engineers who rely on precise and accurate measurement of frequency signals generated for a variety of uses in 5G networks, data centres, commercial and military aircraft systems, space vehicles, communication…

Ventilators are playing a lead role in the combat against COVID-19. But hospitals across the world are facing an acute shortage of ventilators. So, an ad hoc team of MIT engineers and doctors have come together to develop an inexpensive alternative that would make a critical difference in most life-threatening situations. Alex Slocum Sr., a…

ON Semiconductor recently announced the sampling of its new QCS-AX2 chipset series, which provides flexible configurations for fast 6 GHz adoption with an enhanced Wi-Fi 6E standard. The high-performance, flexible architecture optimally supports Wi-Fi applications, such as access points, gateways, and mesh networking solutions for dense environments and underserved areas. The new series is built on…

Microchip Technology Inc. has released software version 2.1 of its TimeProvider 4100 precision timing grandmaster to enhance 5G mobile network phase protection. The job of Virtual Primary Reference Time Clock (vPRTC), or the grandmaster clock, is to sync continuously to Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) and distribute precise time to all devices in the network. Microchip’s…

Specific components of electronic devices, such as computer microprocessors, LEDs, and batteries, generate heat when in an operational state. This phenomenon decreases their lifespan, efficiency, and speed. Under severe conditions, this may also lead to fires or an explosion. ACS’s Nano Letters report that a team of researchers has developed a thermogalvanic hydrogel that solves…

Dialog Semiconductor has launched a new DA14531 module that provides an easy-to-configure solution to facilitate and support the next-generation of Internet of Things (IoT) systems. The SmartBond TINY module is specifically designed to significantly reduce the cost of adding Bluetooth low-energy functionality to an IoT device. Its easy- to-use design and software aids in development…

Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced a new open-source ventilator system reference design with ready-to-assemble electronic boards to help the world community wage a war on COVID-19 pandemic. The design, which will greatly contribute to the global cause, uses two microcontrollers that can monitor and reset each other. The system is equipped with Bluetooth connectivity for…

There is a growing movement across the globe to use 3D printing against limited supplies of medical care for frontline healthcare workers. Nations across the world are trying to meet the growing shortage of masks, testing swabs, and face shields through whatever means possible. Omar Badar, an assembly engineer at Texas Instruments, understood this need…