Proof that the ‘avalanche effect’ by electrons occurs in specific, very small semiconducting crystals could pave the way for cheap high-output solar cells. Read more »
IMEC and AIXTRON have demonstrated the growth of AlGaN/GaN heterostructures on 200 mm silicon wafers. This demonstration is another step towards fabricating low-cost GaN power devices for high-efficiency/high-power systems beyond the silicon limits. Read more »
Nanotechnology could improve the life of the lithium batteries used in portable devices, including laptop computers, MP3 players and mobile phones. Research has demonstrated that carbon nanotubes can prevent batteries from losing charge capacity over time. Read more »
The Seaward ProTag Optima System combines handheld instrument technology and wireless communications to provide a compact testing and tagging system that weighs around 2 kg and eliminates connection cables between the appliance tester, test tag printer and bar code scanner.
Mini-Circuits has released the PWR-6G+ which is a Multi Channel USB Power Sensor with a 50 dB dynamic range. The USB power sensor comes with power meter software that turns the PC/laptop into a power meter.
Hammond's 1457 range extends the capabilities of the 1455 extruded aluminium family of small enclosures with the addition of IP65 sealed die-cast aluminium end panels, enabling the enclosure to be used in dusty and wet environments.
Agilent Technologies has introduced a family of USB-based instruments designed for flexible configurations, quick set-up, and affordability in electronic functional test and troubleshooting applications. The U2700A family includes oscilloscopes, function generator, source/measure unit and switch matrix in a versatile form factor that enables space-saving solutions.
Trimble Navigation has introduced three OEM GPS form-factor options to suit the user’s requirements: the Software GPS (no hardware) primarily for larger volumes, the thumbnail-sized GPS module (all processing is done on the module) and a hybrid hostbased option in which processing is shared between the GPS hardware and the host’s processor.
Agilent Technologies has announced that its Infiniium 90000A Series 13 GHz oscilloscopes have been approved by the PCI-SIG (PCI Special Interest Group) for PCI Express 2.0 electrical signal quality testing. This approval means designers can use Agilent's DSO/DSA91304A Infiniium oscilloscope to test and validate designs with confidence they will meet PCIe physical layer specifications.
Clarke & Severn has available Switchcraft EN3 weathertight connectors and overmolded cables to IP68.
The R&S ZVT8/ZVT20 8/20 GHz network analyser offers up to eight/six test ports in a single unit. Each port is equipped with a reflectometer that consists of a VSWR bridge, a measurement receiver and a reference receiver. Each pair of reflectometers is equipped with an independent generator.
Trimble’s GPS module Copernicus II is suitable for applications such as vehicle tracking and navigation devices, weather balloons, asset trackers, security products, cameras and various bluetooth appliances.
These particular 3D models are created into STEP Files (.stp) made for insertion\imported into a variety of different CAD programs (ProE, Solidworks, Inventor, etc). These files are used by engineers/designers to aid in their design of inter-connects within their particular application.
