Photonic communication comes to computer chips

Rob Matheson, MIT Comments Off on Photonic communication comes to computer chips

With novel optoelectronic chips and a new partnership with a top silicon-chip manufacturer, MIT spinout Ayar Labs aims to increase speed and reduce energy consumption in computing, starting with data... Read More

Mechanical Design for Microphonic-Sensitive Electronics

Sergey Sokol, Analog Devices, Inc. Comments Off on Mechanical Design for Microphonic-Sensitive Electronics

Abstract Modern RF/microwave electronic systems and subsystems often rely on precision frequency sources that contain microphonic-sensitive components, like DROs, crystal oscillators, etc. Designing enclosures and other mechanical structures for such... Read More

It’s all about user experience

New-Tech Europe Magazine Comments Off on It’s all about user experience

HARMAN and Daimler Bring the First AR-Capable Infotainment System to Market with the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. A look from the inside There’s a new demographic of car buyer that’s gaining prominence.... Read More

Getting the Green from the Grey

Janne Paananen, Technology Manager, Eaton EMEA Comments Off on Getting the Green from the Grey

The world’s data centers consumed 416.2 Terawatt hours of electricity last year. If the estimates are accurate, over the next decade the world’s data centers will consume roughly three times... Read More

Get your daily health check in the car

Chris Van Hoof & Tom Torfs, imec Comments Off on Get your daily health check in the car

Health freaks may wear a fitness tracker on their wrist, but there’s also something just as beautiful coming soon for the non-freaks among us. By incorporating sensor and radar technology... Read More

“Body on a chip” could improve drug evaluation

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office Comments Off on “Body on a chip” could improve drug evaluation

MIT engineers have developed new technology that could be used to evaluate new drugs and detect possible side effects before the drugs are tested in humans. Using a microfluidic platform... Read More

Waveguide Attenuators at a Glance

Tim Galla, Pasternack Enterprise Comments Off on Waveguide Attenuators at a Glance

Attenuators are 2-port passive devices that can incrementally dissipate microwave energy. They have a myriad of uses and are often applied in test scenarios as padding to prevent damaging sensitive... Read More

Small Cells taking cellular to new heights with IoT tech and global deployments

Qualcomm Technologies Comments Off on Small Cells taking cellular to new heights with IoT tech and global deployments

At MWC in Barcelona, Qualcomm Technologies introduced and demonstrated new LTE-IoT features on the Qualcomm FSM Small Cell platform. The Qualcomm booth also highlighted Small Cell momentum and technology innovation... Read More