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10nm Process rollout marching right along
The first set of Samsung Galaxy S8 teardowns provided access to the first SoCs produced on “10 nm” class technology. The first company to produce the 10 nm was Qualcomm with the Snapdragon 835, which was built on Samsung LSI…
How DIN components keep finding new relevance
As newer connector designs evolve, offering higher transmission speeds and smaller contact spacing, some traditional connector series continue to develop new features of their own to maintain market relevance. Take the standard DIN 41 612 electrical connector. Its demise has…
Speed the development of wearable devices with a solid, targeted platform
The IoT world is expanding on all fronts, including the demand for wearable devices for a range of consumer needs and also for medical devices that can free wearers from home confinement. A targeted MCU/RTOS combination with the proper features can speed development for successful designs.
SigmaPoint Technologies unleashes re-brand strategy
Cornwall ON-based EMS player focuses on aiding start-ups and reshoring OEMs
Five benefits of wireless vs. wired remote monitoring systems
When first introduced to the industry, remote instrumentation was based on wired systems. Today, wireless remote monitoring and control systems can simulate the architecture of wired systems using links to transmit data. Offering substantial operating and cost advantages over wired…
Inrush current limiting techniques and solutions
Thermistors are often the solution of choice for detecting temperature limits. With NTC (negative temperature coefficient) thermistors, the resistance decreases with increasing temperature. In PTC (positive temperature coefficient) thermistors, resistance increases as temperature increases. When a specific temperature is exceeded,…
Making the switch to lithium-ion: Is it right for your product?
If the Olympic athlete’s motto is ‘faster, higher, stronger,’ then the product designer’s motto might be ‘smaller, lighter, cheaper.’ When designing power equipment, machines and vehicles, the power source is often the bottleneck for size, weight, and cost, as well…
PLCs of the future
An etymological fallacy is an assumption that a word’s current and historical meanings are the same. However, as language evolves, modern definitions do not necessarily resemble original ones. To take an example, ‘lord’ is a compound of Old English ‘half’…
Drill ship power challenge: hybrid solution solves distribution issues
AKA and Rittal collaborate to solve energy efficiency and recycling issues related to a deepwater drill ship installation.
The road to fully flexible consumer electronics
IDTechEx article addresses the role of flexible encapsulation
Understanding IoT acronyms and how to compare them
As the Internet of Things (IoT) industry continues to expand, new information on emerging best practices, technical specifications and design considerations continues to flood the market. The purpose of this article is to help you navigate through the deluge of…
Top 5 things to know when moving from hand to robotic assembly
A lot of factors go into the decision to hand build or outsource circuit boards. I hand build my own sometimes, simply because I enjoy the challenge. Of course most of the projects I design are for my own use,…
