Technical Analysis

The content in this section offers technical knowledge and insights in the form of white papers, component datasheets and case studies, submitted by industry leaders and global component manufacturers & distributors in the electronics industry.


Triboelectric Fibres: Enhance Physiological Monitoring

Textile electronics that use fibres have emerged as a system for monitoring human health and tracking fitness activities. In fibre electronics systems, a network of body area sensors is used to establish different sensing nodes that measure different physiolo...

By Liam Critchley | 16-05-2024

Machine Learning Predicts Osteoarthritis Risk Effectively

Key Things to Know: Global Impact: Approximately 528 million people worldwide are affected by osteoarthritis, with cases increasing due to aging populations and rising obesity rates. Economic Burden: Osteoarthritis contributes to significant healthca...

By Liam Critchley | 15-05-2024

Mobile Manipulators: Wireless Inductive Charging System Enables New Era of Robotics

The following article, written by Marco van der Linden of PULS UK, explores Wiferion's innovative Wireless Power Kit, a ground-breaking advancement in industrial automation. Here are some key points from the article: Innovative Automation Solutions: Learn...

By Jack Pollard | 10-05-2024

Advanced Anode-Electrolyte Theory for Ammonium Ion Batteries

Key Things to Know: Advancing AIB Technology: Ammonium Ion Batteries (AIBs) offer a safer, more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional batteries, using ammonium acetate (NH4Ac) which prevents dendritic growth and enhances battery life. I...

By Liam Critchley | 17-04-2024

3D Printing Custom Ocular Prostheses: New Tech Insights

Key Things to Know: Customisation is Key: Each ocular prosthetic must be individually tailored to fit the unique eye socket shape and appearance of the patient, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics. Technological Advancements: Recent integrati...

By Liam Critchley | 16-04-2024

Soft Neural Probes: Precision Liquid Metal Printing on the Cranium

Key Things to Know: Complex Neural Dynamics: The brain's intricate network of neurons is essential for all bodily functions, controlling everything from motor skills to memory and consciousness. Impact of Material Mismatch: Traditional neural probes...

By Liam Critchley | 15-04-2024

Whitepaper: CO2 & Lighting in Closed Environment Agriculture

In this whitepaper by Dr. Prashanth Makaram, Founder and CEO of Crocus Labs GmbH, supported by Infineon, the focus is on the crucial roles of CO2 levels and artificial lighting in enhancing productivity in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA...

By Jack Pollard | 04-04-2024

Whitepaper: Using Radar and Vision Fusion for Improved Low-light Pedestrian Detection

Radar and vision fusion is setting a new standard for automotive safety, particularly in challenging low-light conditions. In this whitepaper Dr. Peter Gulden and Dr. Zorawar Bassi of indie Semiconductor unveil ground breaking research on enhancing pedestrian...

By Jack Pollard | 28-03-2024

Whitepaper: A Guide to Direct and Coherent Detection in LIDAR Systems

LIDAR technology is reshaping the future of automotive safety and autonomous navigation. In this comprehensive whitepaper, Harvey Weinberg of MicroTech Ventures and Pier-Olivier Hamel from indie Semiconductor dissect the nuances between direct and coherent det...

By Jack Pollard | 26-03-2024

AI in Healthcare: How Deep Learning Detects CHD with Precision

Things to Know: CHD is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in infants, with early detection being crucial for effective treatment and increased survival rates. Traditional diagnostic methods are complex and inaccessible in many regions, highli...

By Liam Critchley | 11-03-2024

Waterproof Ultraflexible Organic PVs: Solar Tech Breakthrough

Key Things to Know: Innovative Waterproofing: Recent advancements have led to the development of waterproof and ultraflexible organic photovoltaics (OPVs), enhancing wearable electronics by integrating energy-harvesting capabilities that withstand water...

By Liam Critchley | 08-03-2024

Potassium-Sulphur Batteries: Optimisation Leads New Energy Era

Key things to know: Potassium-Sulfur Batteries (KSBs) offer a high theoretical energy density of 1023 Wh kg-1, leveraging the abundant and cost-effective resources of potassium and sulfur. Challenges such as low sulfur utilisation and sluggish kineti...

By Liam Critchley | 06-03-2024

Whitepaper: Miniature Sensor Interconnections for Rugged Applications

Introduction Sensor systems are becoming a primary data source on highly portable electronic technologies employed in potentially extreme environmental conditions and must be small, lightweight and rugged. The interconnection networks within those systems have...

By Omnetics Connector Corporation | 05-03-2024

LLMs Actively Enhancing Catalysts in the Chemical Industry

Key things to know: Heterogeneous catalysis plays a pivotal role in enabling chemical reactions essential for sustainable chemical development and the creation of green energy solutions. The integration of AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) is emerg...

By Liam Critchley | 05-03-2024