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Power/Performance Bits: Dec. 2
By Ann Mutschler - 02 Dec, 2014 - Comments: 0

Harvesting more of the sun's energy As solar panels become less expensive and capable of generating more power, solar energy is becoming a more commercially viable alternative source of electricity and today’s photovoltaic cells can only absorb and use a small fraction of that light, which means a significant amount of solar energy goes untapped. However, a new technology created by research... » read more

Blog Review: Nov. 26
By Ed Sperling - 26 Nov, 2014 - Comments: 0

Mentor's Nazita Saye has stumbled on a defibrillating drone that can rescuscitate victims well before emergency services arrive. That's a new one. ARM's Brad Nemire has found an interesting new Kickstarter device, too. It measures everything from heart beat to body posture with earlobe sensors. Cadence's Brian Fuller follows a speech by economist Austan Goolsbee, who is optimistic about t... » read more

The Week In Review: Design
By Ed Sperling - 26 Nov, 2014 - Comments: 0

M&A NXP Semiconductors acquired the IP assets of Quintic for its wearable and Bluetooth Low Energy business. The deal is aimed at IoT applications. Numbers Mentor Graphics' numbers hit a record in fiscal Q3, which ended on Oct. 31. Revenue was $292.7 million, up from $275.6 million in the same period in 2013. Non-GAAP earnings were $39.92 million, up from $37.29 million in the same per... » read more

The Week In Review: Manufacturing
By Mark LaPedus - 26 Nov, 2014 - Comments: 2

Has extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography finally turned the corner after numerous delays and setbacks? The big test for EUV could reside at TSMC. “TSMC ordered two new EUV tools (from ASML), and is expected to use four EUV tools in total (with the two new orders) for its 10nm process (likely one layer, ramping in 2016 or 2017). EUV remains far from ready for broad adoption, in our view, but ... » read more

Manufacturing Bits: Nov. 25
By Mark LaPedus - 25 Nov, 2014 - Comments: 0

Direct-write diamond patterning Purdue University has devised a new technique that uses a pulsing laser to create synthetic nanodiamond films and patterns on a graphite substrate. The ability to pattern diamond surfaces could one day be used to make chips, biosensors and fuel cells. In the lab, researchers devised a multi-layered film, which includes a layer of graphite topped with a glass ... » read more

System Bits: Nov. 25
By Ann Mutschler - 25 Nov, 2014 - Comments: 0

Biological circuits In recent years, researchers have made progress in the design and creation of biological circuits which can take a number of different inputs and deliver a particular kind of output — like electronic circuits. However, while individual components of such biological circuits can have precise and predictable responses, those outcomes become less predictable as more such ele... » read more

Power/Performance Bits: Nov. 25
By Ann Mutschler - 25 Nov, 2014 - Comments: 0

Better photodetectors Photodetectors are semiconductor devices that convert incoming light into electrical signals used in a vast array of products, from visible and infrared light detection systems to television remote controls. Meanwhile, perovskite is an organic-inorganic hybrid material with a crystal structure that is very efficient at converting light into electricity, and in recent year... » read more

The Week In Review: Manufacturing
By Mark LaPedus - 21 Nov, 2014 - Comments: 0

A majority of Americans cannot endure more than two hours without checking their electronic devices, according to new data released in the Crucial.com Tech-Life Balance Survey. One in four Americans becomes stressed by going longer than 30 minutes without checking their email or phone due to a fear of missing out. Additionally, one in five would sooner go to dinner with an ex significant other ... » read more

The Week In Review: Design/IoT
By Ed Sperling - 21 Nov, 2014 - Comments: 0

IoT The first test drive to showcase intelligent traffic was held in Europe this week. NXP, Siemens, Honda, Cohda Wireless, TÜV Süd, and Automobile Clubs AvD and ANWB are all working within the Intelligent Transport Systems Corridor that runs between Austria, German and the Netherlands. IP Open-Silicon rolled out memory controller IP for the Hybrid Memory Cube 2.0 standard. The 3D stacke... » read more

Blog Review: Nov. 19
By Ed Sperling - 19 Nov, 2014 - Comments: 0

Ansys' Justin Nescott picks the top five engineering articles for the week. Check out robot baseball players. This should be an interesting twist. Players won't even need shirts anymore. Numbers can painted directly on their backs. ARM's Brad Nemire zeroes in on the next big thing for pets—a Kickstarter-based GPS and activity tracker. It probably will work on young children, too. Ment... » read more

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