Phase Shifters
Stackpole's ZOV Series of Metal Oxide Varistors
May 23, 2013 3:47 pm | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe ZOV Series of metal oxide varistors from Stackpole Electronics, is a series of epoxy coated square varistors with sizes ranging from 23 to 60 mm. These high-energy varistors come in single, double, triple, and quadruple disc versions...
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical / Mechanical | Passives, Variable Resistors | Phase Shifters
Engineering Newswire 39: Lockheed Completes First Vertical Takeoff
May 23, 2013 10:31 am | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development | Videos | CommentsToday on Engineering Newswire, we’re launching jets vertically, printing paper circuits, driving LEGO trains, and building power plants at the bottom of the sea. This episode features an F-35B test aircraft from Lockheed Martin has completed the first-ever vertical takeoff as part of the most expensive weapons system purchase in United States history.
LISTED UNDER: Boards & Modules | Electromechanical / Mechanical | Embedded Systems & Networking
HotSpot Episode 13: Samsung Announces 5G
May 20, 2013 10:38 am | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development | Videos | CommentsIn this week’s episode of the HotSpot, brought to you by Memory Protection Devices, Samsung announces 5G mobile communications; a Japanese company announces an iPhone attachment that produces smell; a new wireless data transmission record is set; and o-synce puts the answer to the challenge of exercise motivation in front of your eyes.
LISTED UNDER: Boards & Modules | Electromechanical / Mechanical | Embedded Systems & Networking
HotSeat Episode 1: IP Network Validation
May 17, 2013 10:26 am | by Alex Shanahan, Multimedia Production Specialist, WDD | Videos | CommentsIn this episode, Joe Zeto, Director of Product Marketing for Ixia, discusses some of the major challenges in regards to network architecture design; prominent security issues associated with wireless networks; and trends he sees occurring within the industry.
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Engineering Newswire 38: Lockheed Laser Shoots Down Drones
May 16, 2013 11:51 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 kicking turtles to make new shapes, enhancing our senses, printing on the Afinia 3D printer, and shooting down drones, with lasers.
LISTED UNDER: Boards & Modules | Electromechanical / Mechanical | Embedded Systems & Networking
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.
LISTED UNDER: Boards & Modules | Electromechanical / Mechanical | Embedded Systems & Networking
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.
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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.
LISTED UNDER: Boards & Modules | Electromechanical / Mechanical | Embedded Systems & Networking
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...
LISTED UNDER: Boards & Modules | Electromechanical / Mechanical | Embedded Systems & Networking
HotSpot Episode 10: Numi, The King of Toilets
April 29, 2013 10:34 am | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development | Videos | CommentsThis week on WDD’s HotSpot, Kohler announces their feature-packed toilet, Numi; Zivix’s JamStik is a compact portable practice/learning guitar mad for the mobile generation; another interesting app for mobile devices is Touch Bionic’s iLimb...
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Engineering Newswire 35: Gag Gifts Sold As Bomb Detectors
April 26, 2013 9:39 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 sweeping the sky with inspection robots, exploring hidden tombs with autonomous robots, and using gophers to detect bombs in the Middle East.
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The Key to growth? Race with the Machines
April 25, 2013 10:49 am | by TED Talk, Robert Gordon | Videos | CommentsAs machines take on more jobs, many find themselves out of work or with raises indefinitely postponed. Is this the end of growth? No, says Erik Brynjolfsson -- it’s simply the growing pains of a radically reorganized economy. A riveting case for why big innovations are ahead of us...
LISTED UNDER: Boards & Modules | Electromechanical / Mechanical | Embedded Systems & NetworkingOnline Privacy is Evolving. Does it Matter to You?
April 24, 2013 9:05 am | by ANNE FLAHERTY, Associated Press | News | CommentsMobile applications like Google Maps, Angry Birds and GasBuddy have become popular, inexpensive ways to personalize smartphones or tablets and improve their functionality. Often free or just 99 cents to download, apps can turn a phone into a sophisticated roaming office or game console with interactive maps and 24-7 connectivity.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical / Mechanical | Embedded Systems & Networking | Optoelectronics & Displays
HotSpot Episode 9: Google Glass Tech Specs Released
April 22, 2013 11:43 am | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development | Videos | CommentsThis week on WDD’s HotSpot, brought to you by Memory Protection Devices, Google has released the tech specs for its upcoming smart specs: Google Glass; Gregor Hanuschak, created the Smack Attack steering-wheel cover; developers have created a new Internet of Things-friendly microcontroller...
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Engineering Newswire 34: Designing a Demonic Child
April 18, 2013 2:06 pm | 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 writing with fire, practicing with the Webb telescope, and writing emails with a guitar. This episode features, David Neevel has built a system...
LISTED UNDER: Automotive | Boards & Modules | Computing
