Specialist distributor JPR Electronics is now stocking an extended range of products from Comus International, a leading manufacturer of switches, sensors and a wide variety of custom turnkey solutions. Comus was established in 1978 and has built their success on continued investment in product growth and have an excellent reputation for quality and service. They […]
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Making Computers, Mobile Devices More Energy-Efficient
A computer’s cache is a part of the memory where frequently used items are stored to speed up processing. If you visit the same websites on your phone frequently, for example, your phone might save information about those sites so your browser or app doesn’t need to re-download it each time. University of Arizona electrical […]
First Look Episode 13: MAX22513
Welcome to First Look, brought to you by DigiKey and Maxim Integrated. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has put a lot of pressure on embedded electronics designers. These advanced industrial systems demand the latest in sensor technologies for optimum system management, and those sensor systems must perform in the most precise and cost-effective way that’s […]
2D Crystals Conforming to 3D Curves Create Strain for Engineering Quantum Devices
A team led by scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory explored how atomically thin two-dimensional (2D) crystals can grow over 3D objects and how the curvature of those objects can stretch and strain the crystals. The findings, published in Science Advances, point to a strategy for engineering strain directly during the growth […]
All-in-One: AC/DC Power Supply in IEC Mains Filter Housing
RECOM’s latest innovation fits a universal AC input power supply inside the case of a standard IEC mains filter. It features safe and touchable DC outputs and is easy to install. The unique design of the RAC05-K/C14 fits a complete 5W power supply into a standard C14 mains filter housing, without altering the case size and […]
The Effect of DC Bias on MLCC Class 2 Capacitors
Not all capacitors are created equal. Some are polarized, some are ultra-stable, and others have low dielectric absorption or high volumetric efficiency—all depending on the materials and other physical characteristics in the technologies used in manufacturing. Multiayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) are divided into types or classes, based on the materials used for the dielectric. These […]
Industry’s First Terabit-Scale Ethernet PHY Enables Highest-Density 400 GbE and FlexE Connectivity
As cloud and telecom service providers build out their networks, they need routing and switching platforms that enable them to reduce costs, optimize bandwidth and increase capacity, security and flexibility. Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP), via its Microsemi subsidiary, is the first to enable this unique set of capabilities with its META-DX1 family of Ethernet […]
Beyond 1 and 0: Engineers Boost Potential for Creating Successor to Shrinking Transistors
Computers and similar electronic devices have gotten faster and smaller over the decades as computer-chip makers have learned how to shrink individual transistors, the tiny electrical switches that convey digital information. Scientists’ pursuit of the smallest possible transistor has allowed more of them to be packed onto each chip. But that race to the bottom […]
Putting Crystals in Their Rightful Place
MEMS technology is now employed in a wide range of sensor and actuator applications. In addition, an emerging use of MEMS technology is as a replacement for traditional crystal oscillators. Here, we will compare the characteristics and advantages of MEMS vs. crystals to clarify where each has a place in advanced electronics design. Evolution […]
C&K Expands Range of Vandal-Resistant Sealed Switches for ATMS, Ticket Machines, and Security Systems
C&K, a leading manufacturer of high-quality electromechanical switches, announces the launch of its ATP16 series of anti-vandal sealed pushbutton switches. Aimed at designers of equipment and devices used in public spaces or remote locations that are often at high risk of theft or intentional damage, the vandal-resistant switches are ideal for applications such as access […]
