Easier, faster, cheaper — three keywords associated with meeting aggressive time-to-market demands, particularly in the evolving electronics design world. And a critical component of meeting those demands is producing a prototype that does not involve complicated processes, is rapidly manufactured, and does not cost a fortune for low-volume orders. In other words, “easier, faster, cheaper.” […]
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Industrial SBC carries i.MX6 NXP CPU based on ARM Cortex A9 core
Technologic Systems, an Arizona-based embedded computing company, has announced the introduction of its newest industrial single board computer, the TS-7970. The TS-7970 takes full advantage of the powerful features of i.MX6 NXP CPU based on the ARM Cortex A9 core. “We designed the TS-7970 to be the Swiss Army Knife of the embedded computing world. […]
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Primary lithium manganese dioxide pouch cells boast high energy density
Ultralife Corporation, a global battery specialist, has strengthened its Thin Cell range of primary (non-rechargeable) lithium manganese dioxide (Li-MnO2) pouch-cell batteries. The higher energy density and slim form factor of Ultralife’s Thin Cell technology makes it ideal for use in the next generation of internet-connected and wearable devices in sectors including medical, banking, highways, logistics, […]
Peltier modules employ elastic resin layer structure
CUI’s Thermal Management Group today announced a new line of high-performance Peltier modules that boasts superior performance and reliability, thanks to its innovative arcTEC™ structure. This unique construction utilizes a combination of thermally conductive resin between the ceramic and copper on the cold side of the module, high-temperature solder, and larger P/N elements made from […]
RTOS meets stringent safety requirements of ARM Cortex-M4-based applications
Mentor, a Siemens business, today announced ARM® Cortex®-M4 processor support from the Mentor® Embedded Nucleus® SafetyCert real time operating system (RTOS), targeting high-performance, next-generation safety-critical systems for industrial, medical, automotive and airborne markets. Combining high performance, low power, and cost-efficiency, the ARM Cortex-M4 processor is ideal for a diverse array of vertical market segments, including those […]
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Fuel gage IC eliminates need to characterize battery drains
Developers of portable devices now have an easier way to design in the most accurate and low power host-side battery gauges with the MAX17055 ModelGauge™ m5 from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Traditionally, fuel gauges required extensive characterization of each battery type, used in specific applications, for attaining good performance. This meant the customer had to perform complicated […]
PODCAST Avi Yaron: an engineering entrepreneurial venture into the potential and joy of emotional wellness
The brain of an engineer with a tumor and no technology in sight to completely remove it. A terrible thing to waste and a completely unacceptable situation for engineer entrepreneur Avi Yaron. Four surgeries and an invention later, this Joy Ventures CEO and founder of more than a couple of companies — and the chairman […]
High-voltage analog switch ICs handle medical ultrasound imaging applications
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. announced its launch of two new high-voltage analog switch ICs, the MP4816A and MP4816, for medical ultrasound imaging applications. Our 180V, 16-channel, analog switches can pass or block transmit signals of up to ±90V and require no high-voltage supplies. Because other legacy solutions require one positive and one negative high-voltage supply, eliminating these two supplies […]
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Teardown: The Garmin Forerunner 220 sport watch and heart monitor
Chest-mounted electronics do a more accurate job of counting heart beats than do optical sensors on the wrist. That’s one of the conclusions to come out of a close look at this sport watch aimed at runners. Leland Teschler Executive Editor A sport watch from Garmin called the Forerunner 220 is basically a runner’s watch […]
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PODCAST: Donning digital health: IoT, the Cloud, and predicting seizures
BioLert Ltd.’s actionable seizure alert system is the brainchild of inventors and serial entrepreneurs with expertise in healthcare, IT, medical devices, mobile technology, and software. In this inaugural podcast of EE Entrepreneurs, we talk with BioLert CEO and engineer Debasish “Ron” Nag about the technology behind the BioLert system, and how his 30-year technology career […]