Do you believe in ghosts? And do you believe video gaming equipment can find ghosts lurking in your house? That’s the premise of some YouTube videos that use the Xbox Kinect gaming system to display what they have claimed are ghostly apparitions. That premise has been thoroughly debunked by several YouTubers, perhaps most notably Ken Biddle on behalf of the Center for … [Read More...] about Teardown: Why the Kinect V2 doesn’t show “ghosts” that aren’t there
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What are MEMS relays good for?
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What are MEMS relays good for?
MEMS relays (also called MEMS switches) have high isolation when open and very low insertion loss or resistance when closed; they can handle signals from DC to multi-GHz, operate with very … Read about What are MEMS relays good for?
Putting the spotlight on infrared sensor technology
William Herschel was a gifted musician and composer who by chance obtained a 10-foot long, 30-inch reflecting telescope from the estate of his deceased friend, a violinist. Due to damage in … Read about Putting the spotlight on infrared sensor technology
What’s a protective relay and what does it protect?
A protection relay is a smart device that receives inputs like current, voltage, resistance, temperature, or even light, compares them to set points, and provides outputs such as visual … Read about What’s a protective relay and what does it protect?
What are the four most-common relay technologies and where are they used?
The four most-common relay technologies include electromechanical relays, reed relays, solid state relays, and optotriacs. These relay technologies have widely varying capabilities, making them … Read about What are the four most-common relay technologies and where are they used?
Podcasts
Podcast: When will RF engineers start designing 6G radios?
5G Technology World spoke with Paul Challoner, VP Network Product Solutions at Ericsson, at the Fall 2022 6G Symposium in Washington, DC. · Paul Challoner Ericsson EE World interview Many of the discussions at the Fall 2022 6G Symposium, and indeed prior conferences, focus less on the technology and more on experiences. To deliver those…
Focus on Analog ICs
What are MEMS relays good for?
MEMS relays (also called MEMS switches) have high isolation when open and very low insertion loss or resistance when closed; they can handle signals from DC to multi-GHz, operate with very little … [Read More...] about What are MEMS relays good for?
6MHz rail-to-rail op amps boost performance in industrial and automotive apps
STMicroelectronics is simplifying designers’ search for high-performing operational amplifiers (op amps) by introducing three new 6MHz rail-to-rail devices with strong all-around parameters, including … [Read More...] about 6MHz rail-to-rail op amps boost performance in industrial and automotive apps
Specialty compound addresses stringed demands of BiTS used to stress test
SABIC introduced the LNP KONDUIT 8TF36E compound, a new specialty material that helps address the stringent demands of burn-in test sockets (BiTS) used to stress-test double-data-rate (DDR) memory … [Read More...] about Specialty compound addresses stringed demands of BiTS used to stress test
Focus on Microcontrollers
SoC with on-device learning AI accelerator targets edge IoT apps
ROHM Semiconductor announced they have developed an on-device learning[1] AI chip (SoC with on-device learning AI accelerator) for edge computer endpoints in the IoT field. The new AI chip utilizes … [Read More...] about SoC with on-device learning AI accelerator targets edge IoT apps
Free embedded software tools made available to students and teachers
The SEGGER Educational Partnership Program (SEPP) connects students and teachers with SEGGER, The Embedded Experts, bringing commercial-grade tools for embedded systems, and over 30 years of … [Read More...] about Free embedded software tools made available to students and teachers
Documentation package for embedded Linux simplifies regulatory approval for medical device OEMs
Siemens Digital Industries Software introduced the first software documentation package developed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) streamline compliance with stringent standards for … [Read More...] about Documentation package for embedded Linux simplifies regulatory approval for medical device OEMs
Focus on Power Electronics
Low-cost 30-W dc-dc converter features 4:1 input range
30-W dc-dc converters in the new THL 30WI series from Traco come in a standard 1×1-in footprint. This next-generation product greatly improves the “cost/performance” ratio in the 30-W, 1×1-in industry standard product area. Combined with safety … [Read More...] about Low-cost 30-W dc-dc converter features 4:1 input range
World’s highest-power MEMS switch handles 10 A
The new MM9200 from Menlo Micro is the world’s first micromechanical power switch capable of handling 10 A in a miniature 5×5-mm surface-mount package. With its ultra-low 0.010-Ω contact resistance, the new MM9200 is said to be the lowest-loss and … [Read More...] about World’s highest-power MEMS switch handles 10 A
2×4-in 250-W industrial/medical power supplies can be convection or conduction cooled
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the 250W-rated TDK-Lambda brand CUS250M series of power supplies in the industry standard 2” x 4” footprint. The product’s mechanical configurations enable both convection and conduction cooling through … [Read More...] about 2×4-in 250-W industrial/medical power supplies can be convection or conduction cooled
Focus on 5G
IoT cellular SoC cuts power, provides 5G and satellite connectivity
The ALT1350 from Sony Semiconductor Israel also provides LPWA and 2.4 GHz connectivity and LTE-M/NB-IoT protocols. Battery-powered IoT devices always need to use less power and increase battery life. Sony Semiconductor Israel (formerly Altair … [Read More...] about IoT cellular SoC cuts power, provides 5G and satellite connectivity
What are MEMS relays good for?
MEMS relays (also called MEMS switches) have high isolation when open and very low insertion loss or resistance when closed; they can handle signals from DC to multi-GHz, operate with very little power, and their micrometer size means that many can … [Read More...] about What are MEMS relays good for?
iSIM puts carrier information deep inside a device
While eSIM moves carrier information from external cards to internal devices, iSIM moves the SIM down to the chipset. That reduces size and cost. In eSIM eases changing carriers for phones and IoT, we covered how SIM cards have evolved into … [Read More...] about iSIM puts carrier information deep inside a device
Embedded Systems
Free embedded software tools made available to students and teachers
The SEGGER Educational Partnership Program (SEPP) connects students and teachers with SEGGER, The Embedded Experts, bringing commercial-grade tools for embedded systems, and over 30 years of experience, into the classroom. Partnerships can be … [Read More...] about Free embedded software tools made available to students and teachers
Documentation package for embedded Linux simplifies regulatory approval for medical device OEMs
Siemens Digital Industries Software introduced the first software documentation package developed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) streamline compliance with stringent standards for medical device manufacturers deploying either … [Read More...] about Documentation package for embedded Linux simplifies regulatory approval for medical device OEMs
iSIM puts carrier information deep inside a device
While eSIM moves carrier information from external cards to internal devices, iSIM moves the SIM down to the chipset. That reduces size and cost. In eSIM eases changing carriers for phones and IoT, we covered how SIM cards have evolved into … [Read More...] about iSIM puts carrier information deep inside a device
