Medical
Stackpole’s RNCP Series for High Power Anti-Sulfur Applications
May 13, 2013 4:04 pm | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe RNCP series from Stackpole has no silver or other susceptible metals in the terminations to cause sulfur contamination. Additional features include applicability in automotive and industrial control applications, construction and heavy equipment, power supplies, and anywhere sulfur contamination is a concern.
APP Expands SB Connector Series
May 13, 2013 12:03 pm | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsAnderson Power Products (APP) has announced a new addition to the SB connector family with the release of their new 2 pole SB 2/0 connector. The SB 2/0 offers larger wire capability and increased current carrying capability over the similar sized SB 175 connector.
World's First Handheld Sound Camera Ready for Market
May 13, 2013 11:05 am | by Professor Seok-Hyung Bae, The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) | News | CommentsMost car drivers have had the experience of hearing a buzzing, squeaky, or rattling sound while driving but not being able to figure out where the noise is coming from. The problem could be simple, requiring a quick fix, or could be serious enough to bring a car to a mechanic
HotSpot Episode 12: 3D Microbatteries
May 13, 2013 10:47 am | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development | Videos | CommentsThis week on WDD’s HotSpot, Casetop from Livi Design is a netbook-like combo that uses a smartphone for its computing power; the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has created new microbatteries, sought to achieve a more favorable balance between energy and density; and SM Instrument Company and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have created a sound camera, the SeeSV-S205.
Graphene Joins the Race to Redefine the Ampere
May 13, 2013 10:31 am | by David Lewis, National Physical Laboratory | News | CommentsA new joint innovation by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the University of Cambridge could pave the way for redefining the ampere in terms of fundamental constants of physics. The world's first graphene single-electron pump (SEP), described in a paper in Nature Nanotechnology, provides the speed of electron flow needed to create a new standard for electrical current based on electron charge.
New Technique to Improve Quality Control of Lithium-Ion Batteries
May 13, 2013 10:13 am | by Emil Venere, Purdue University | News | CommentsThe electrodes, called anodes and cathodes, are the building blocks of powerful battery arrays like those used in electric and hybrid vehicles. They are copper on one side and coated with a black compound to store lithium on the other. Lithium ions travel from the anode to the cathode while the battery is being charged and in the reverse direction when discharging energy.
Engineering Newswire 37: Boeing Makes Hypersonic History
May 10, 2013 11:08 am | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development | Videos | CommentsToday on Engineering Newswire, brought to you by Pivot Point, the leading designer and manufacturer of non-threaded fastener solutions, we're improving Artificial Intelligence with sensors, flying robotic bees, making hypersonic history, and getting ready to launch GOES-R.
AVX’s Thin Film Capacitors Receive Logistics Agency Approval
May 10, 2013 9:55 am | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has announced that the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has issued Drawings for high-reliability versions of its Accu-P thin film capacitor series, which exhibits both extremely low capacitance values (0.05 pF) and ultra-tight capacitance tolerances (±0.01 pF).
WAGO TOPJOBS Double-Deck Fuse, Disconnect Terminal Blocks
May 9, 2013 9:22 am | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsJust 5.2 to 6.2 mm wide, WAGO Corporation’s TOPJOBS Double-Deck Fuse and Disconnect Terminal Blocks are up to 24% more compact than existing designs on the market. Space-efficiency is achieved by carrying fusing or disconnect capabilities on the top deck...
Magnetic Vortex Antennas for Wireless Data Transmission
May 8, 2013 11:08 am | by Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf | News | CommentsThree-dimensional magnetic vortices were discovered by scientists from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) together with colleagues from the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) within the scope of an international cooperation.
AVX’S New Board-to-Board Compression Connectors
May 8, 2013 10:33 am | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has extended its line of high-reliability board-to-board compression connectors for commercial, medical, and harsh industrial applications with the addition of an ultra-low-profile power connector. Featuring gold-plated beryllium copper (BeCu) contacts that are insert-molded within the insulator for location and mechanical stability.
Ultra-Low Quiescent Supply Current
May 8, 2013 10:30 am | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsAdvanced Power Electronics has announced the APE2902, a high-efficiency VFM Step-up DC-DC converter for small, low-input voltage or battery powered systems with ultra-low quiescent supply current. Devices can operate from a positive input voltage between the start-up voltage and VOUT and convert it to a higher output voltage.
New Battery Design for Solar and Wind Energy Power the Grid
May 7, 2013 9:34 am | by Andy Freeberg, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory | News | CommentsResearchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University have designed a low-cost, long-life battery that could enable solar and wind energy to become major suppliers to the electrical grid."For solar and wind power to be used in a significant way, we need a battery made of economical materials that are easy to scale and still efficient," said Yi Cui...
KAIST's Vivo Flexible Large Scale Integrated Circuits
May 7, 2013 9:23 am | by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) | News | CommentsA team led by Professor Keon Jae Lee from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at KAIST has developed in vivo silicon-based flexible large scale integrated circuits (LSI) for bio-medical wireless communication.
Portable Device Provides Rapid, Accurate Diagnosis
May 7, 2013 9:13 am | by Massachusetts General Hospital | News | CommentsA handheld diagnostic device that Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators first developed to diagnose cancer has been adapted to rapidly diagnose tuberculosis (TB) and other important infectious bacteria. Two papers appearing in the journals Nature Communications and Nature Nanotechnology...
Molex’s Next-Gen, High-Performance Memory Technology
May 7, 2013 8:05 am | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsMolex Inc. has introduced a portfolio of aerodynamic DDR3 DIMM sockets and ultra-low profile DDR3 DIMM memory module sockets, both of which are ideal for demanding memory applications in telecommunication, networking and storage systems, advanced computing platforms, industrial controls, and medical equipment.
Crystek's CVCO33BE-6000-6000 VCO
May 7, 2013 7:59 am | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsCrystek's CVCO33BE-6000-6000 VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) operates at 6,000 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5 to ~4.5 V. This VCO also features a typical phase noise of -85 dBc/Hz @ 10 KHz and a 0.5” x 0.5” SMD package.
GORE’s New Venting a Cooling Products
May 6, 2013 5:34 pm | by W.L. Gore & Associates | News | CommentsW. L. Gore & Associates and its latest venting and cabinet cooling products enable the telecommunications industry to remain connected and protected. Gore will be displaying new venting products and cooling filters that ensure reliability and long-lasting performance...
New Ritron DTX+ High Power Transceiver
May 6, 2013 11:20 am | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsRitron, Inc. introduces the new HP Series transceiver, which features the same high performance RF specifications and reliability as the existing DTX+ Series with the added benefit of a high power transmitter. This permits signals to penetrate obstacles and/or travel farther distances depending upon how the transceiver is deployed...
HotSpot Episode 11: Biometric Payment Terminal
May 6, 2013 10:40 am | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development | Videos | CommentsThis week on the HotSpot, brought to you by Memory Protection Devices, students at Carnegie Mellon University have developed the ZoomBoard system, a full miniature QWERTY keyboard for stand-alone smartwatches; a biometric payment terminal from Paytouch; interactive sleepwear that have bedtime stories digitally hidden in them; and miniature medical devices that tap the power of the smartphone.
App Lets Amputees Program Their Own Bionic Hands
May 6, 2013 10:09 am | by KATHY MATHESON, Associated Press | News | CommentsKoger came to Philadelphia this week to demonstrate the i-limb ultra revolution, a prosthetic developed by the British firm Touch Bionics. Using a stylus and an iPhone, Koger can choose any of 24 grip patterns that best suit his needs.
Printable 'Bionic' Ear Melds Electronics and Biology
May 2, 2013 11:21 am | by Princeton University, Engineering School | News | CommentsThe researchers' primary purpose was to explore an efficient and versatile means to merge electronics with tissue. The scientists used 3D printing of cells and nanoparticles followed by cell culture to combine a small coil antenna with cartilage, creating what they term a bionic ear.
Gentle Touch and the Bionic Eye
May 2, 2013 11:10 am | by Inderscience Publishers | News | CommentsNormal vision is essentially a spatial sense that often relies upon touch and movement during and after development, there is often a correlation between how an object looks and how it feels. Moreover, as a child's senses develop, there is cross-referencing between the various senses.
Physical by Smartphone Becoming Real Possibility
May 2, 2013 10:58 am | by LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer | News | CommentsIt's not a "Star Trek" tricorder, but by hooking a variety of gadgets onto a smartphone you could almost get a complete physical — without the paper gown or even a visit to the doctor's office. Blood pressure? Just plug the arm cuff into the phone for a quick reading.
Engineering Newswire 36: Electric Car Charge Time Cut in Half
May 2, 2013 10:50 am | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development | Videos | CommentsToday on Engineering Newswire, brought to you by Interpower, the premier supplier of power system components for worldwide markets, we’re bending cellphones, electrifying motorcycles, cutting electric vehicle charge time in half, and riding a screw-propelled snowboard. This week's episode features...
