Scaling Up Safety: Where Batteries Behave
In the cold, cold US winter of 2019, there was a stutter and stammer, and in most cases, a complete absence of sound. Electric cars, especially the Model 3 from Tesla,...
Now Available: Industry’s Smallest IO-Link Device Transceiver
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking Maxim Integrated's MAX14827 transceiver. Claimed to be the industry’s smallest dual-channel transceiver using IO-Link® point-to-point communication technology, this transceiver lets designers incorporate intelligent sensors with continuous diagnostics...
Tata Diverging to Wearable Manufacturing
Tata group has shown interest in adding wearables to it's already vast portfolio. It’s developing wrist devices for two markets, for the yoga enthusiasts' a watch that tracks breathing patterns, alertness and...
Fog Detection: The Optical Route
A majority of serial collision accidents happens when visibility is low due to fog. The risk of these accidents can be reduced considerably with a system containing visibility sensors and variable...
Light Emitting Diodes Next-Generation Smart Lighting Sources
Light-emitting diodes were invented in the 1920s. Today, LEDs come in various colours, brightness and wavelength—visible, ultraviolet and infrared. LEDs have a lot of advantages over traditional lighting including low energy...
How Safe Are Lithium-Ion Batteries Used In Electric Vehicles (EVs)?
Yes, most EV batteries at present are lithium-based and rely on a mix of cobalt, manganese, nickel, graphite and other primary components! Lithium-ion batteries using cobalt can be unsafe. But this...
New Oscillators for Automotive Networking in Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – December 12, 2017 – SiTime Corporation today announced new oscillators for automotive networking in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). These solutions will propel the automotive industry forward in...
Joint Effort Helps Ensure the Cyber Security of Infotainment and Telematics Units
January 10, 2018 – Argus Cyber Security, a global leader in automotive cyber security, and STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced today a...
Humanoid Robots Transforming Customer Engagement
In this era of cut-throat competition, businesses are ever ready to experiment with innovative ideas to engage customers and ensure their satisfaction for better productivity and sales. Invento Robotics, founded by...
Which Type of Solar Cell Is the Best for Your Application?
A solar panel is made up of solar cells that convert solar energy (sunlight) to electricity. This conversion is known as photovoltaic effect. Solar energy is the best alternate energy source...
