A single coronavirus particle mutated and survived the transition from animal carrier to human victim, and so far with verified U.S. cases exceeding one million, there is no known therapy or protective vaccine. An unexpected consequence of mediation efforts is that for the first time in generations, Los Angeles and other urban areas have blue […]
When it comes to UV-C LED lights, buyer beware
During the coronavirus pandemic, there’s been a lot of interest in using germicidal lamps to disinfect surfaces rather than hosing everything down with bleach or disinfectant. Lamps are a little easier to work with when you’ve got things like knobs, buttons, and slider controls on test instruments that may not do well when doused with […]
ERNI Electronics realigns operations to contribute to COVID-19 fight
ERNI Electronics has realigned operations to support production of cable assemblies needed for essential medical equipment in the fight against COVID-19. The group has customers adjusting orders, pulling in typical annual volumes in mere weeks and ERNI has adjusted priorities and staffing to support them. A strong supply chain and a realignment of both physical […]
New sensor solution for ventilators
The global demand for sensors for ventilatros keeps increasing. As a sensor technology manufacturer, Sensirion has made a giant development leap and is now introducing the new flow sensor SFM3019 to the market. The sensor has been optimized for respiratory applications and is available in high volumes. A dedicated team of developers has been working […]
Hirose expedites shipments to medical equipment manufacturers in fight against COVID-19
Hirose is prioritizing and expediting orders to medical equipment manufacturers. Hirose’s connectors are being used in medical equipment vital to the fight against COVID-19, including ventilators. Hirose has been tasked with increasing connector output and lowering lead times of connectors used in life-saving medical equipment. “With many critical medical devices in short supply, Hirose has been […]
COVID-19: Staying the course, 2020-style
In one of my previous electronics-engineering editing lives in a state 3000 miles away from where I am now, I had the honor of being the editor-in-chief of what was then a rather significant (and hefty) publication called ECN (Electronic Component News). As part of that role, I created an Editorial Advisory Board comprised of […]
AI-assisted screening for COVID-19 using CT images
Although COVID-19 tests are one means to determine infection, the rapid spread of the disease has created a shortage of test kits and a tight supply of reagents that are used to create test kits. Symptoms are another indication, but some of the infected show very mild or no symptoms. Another method leading to a […]
Prioritized orders, free product samples to support COVID-19 efforts and medical applications
CUI Devices has announced new initiatives in its support of the medical industry’s response to the global coronavirus (COVID‑19) pandemic. These initiatives include prioritizing orders and expediting free product samples to OEMs, makers, volunteers, and organizations designing medical equipment key to fighting COVID‑19, such as respirators, ventilators, blood analysis machines, test equipment, patient monitors, imaging […]
Maxim Integrated accelerates production of essential medical solutions during COVID-19 pandemic
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has accelerated the production of its medical technologies to address increased customer need during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company’s semiconductor devices are used in medical equipment such as virus detection devices, ultrasounds, analytical/laboratory equipment, ventilators, patient remote monitoring devices, intravenous blood monitors, temperature loggers for critical COVID drugs, pulse oximeters, remote […]
5G does not spread biological viruses
Misinformation is getting out of hand. 5G is not the problem, people are. Over the last day, several people have emailed me about reports coming from the UK of people destroying cell towers. Indeed, it’s all over the news media as misinformation spreads that 5G is spreading the coronavirus. The belief that 5G is responsible…
