The release of the Apple M1 took the world by storm, and since then, it has demonstrated that custom silicon-based on ARM cores can compete with mainstream CPU technologies. What made the Apple M1 so unique, what advantages do SoM and SoCs present, and why do...

By Robin Mitchell | 24-02-2022

The rising demands for repair rights amongst customers combined with the semiconductor shortage bring to light the many advantages of repairing electronics instead of replacing them. What solutions does the semiconductor industry have for advancing technology,...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 23-02-2022

Recently, the government announced that it will be looking to increase the protection of military sensors against laser attacks with trials to determine how vulnerable they currently are. What challenges do lasers present, how are they used in a military capac...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-02-2022

Soft electronics are gathering a lot of interest in the medical sector. The inherent ‘soft’ nature of these electronic systems means that they can often withstand various mechanical deformations, making them an interesting prospect for a number of medical appl...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-02-2022

To move away from Asian dependence, the EU has announced a €43 billion plan to boost EU-made semiconductors. Why are countries around the world turning their backs on Asia, what will the plan involve, and how could it change the engineering environment? Why ar...

Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 21-02-2022

Smoke alarms are incredibly important for safety, but they come in a variety of different technologies, and customers may not be fully aware of which type to get. How do different smoke detecting technologies work, what challenges do they face with consumers,...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-02-2022

Recently, a geomagnetic storm has caused the Earth’s atmosphere to expand and increase the drag on spacecraft in low-earth orbit and may have sentenced 40 Starlink satellites to death. What challenges does space have on electronics, what caused the recent Geos...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-02-2022

EMC is the acronym for electromagnetic compatibility, which refers to the ability of equipment to function in its electromagnetic environment without introducing intolerable electromagnetic interferences. This is achieved by good board design, filtering and RF...

IoT | By Kemtron Ltd | 17-02-2022

EMC is the acronym for electromagnetic compatibility, which refers to the ability of equipment to function in its electromagnetic environment without introducing intolerable electromagnetic interferences. This is achieved by good board design, filtering and RF...

5G | By Kemtron Ltd | 17-02-2022

Researchers have discovered that nanowire structures under tension exhibit increased electron mobility. What challenges do modern transistors present, what did the researchers discover, and how can they be used for future transistors? What challenges do...

By Robin Mitchell | 17-02-2022

Many industrial processes are energy-intensive, and many modern industries consume a lot of energy throughout their operations. There are several manufacturing industries where a large amount of energy is lost, making many of these industrial processes very en...

By Liam Critchley | 16-02-2022

Recently, Intel announced that it has prepared a $1bn investment fund aimed at helping companies to use Intel services for manufacturing next-generation CPU technologies, including x86, ARM, and RISC-V. What exactly does the announcement from Intel outline, wh...

RISC-V | By Robin Mitchell | 16-02-2022