Electronics Articles

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are common components in modern-day electronics. There are a number of different types of LEDs—both inorganic and organic—and a lot of research goes into LEDs as they are used in everyday items such as TVs. If you often buy/look up...

By Liam Critchley | 29-01-2021

Cloud computing services such as Google Cloud and AWS provide developers with expandable resources that can grow with their needs. However, you may face a rather large bill unless deployed correctly, like one unfortunate start-up company. What are cloud servic...

By Sam Brown | 28-01-2021

China has been at the centre of many topics here, and for good reason. From industrial espionage to the development of military systems using stolen technology, the US has enacted many restrictions and bans against the country. Will the new president continue...

By Robin Mitchell | 27-01-2021

Researchers have recently used a perovskite semiconductor to create a photo-sensor that behaves similarly to photoreceptors in the human eye. How does the human eye work, what challenges do typical camera systems face, and how can this new sensor provide a pot...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-01-2021

Recently, Mitsubishi Electric announced that it is developing a renewable energy blockchain-based trading system to improve renewable energy sources' efficiency. What is P2P trading, what is Mitsubishi Electric planning to do, and why is blockchain technology...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-01-2021

Recently, Tesla has announced a recall on all Model S and Model X cars made before 2018. What problems are these cars facing, how is FLASH memory at fault, and what does this teach engineers of the future when dealing with NAND FLASH memory? Tesla Recalls Over...

By Sam Brown | 25-01-2021

Recently, Wokingham Borough Council announced that it would be using smart sensors in drains to help fight against flooding. How can flooding be prevented, why are smart sensors a potential solution, and what does this mean for smart cities in general? Why is...

By Robin Mitchell | 24-01-2021

Recently, the US government announced that it has blacklisted Chinese electronics company Xiaomi. Why has the US government taken this action, what does this mean for Xiaomi, and how will it affect the electronics world? US Government Blacklists Xiaomi Recentl...

By Robin Mitchell | 23-01-2021

Recently, Texas Instruments revealed its wireless battery system that they claim will help automotive manufacturers of electric vehicles. What does this system allow for what advantages does it provide, and is it a good idea? Texas Instruments Reveals its Wire...

By Sam Brown | 22-01-2021

Recently, researchers from the University of Antwerp have developed a 3D sonar sensor for ships' autonomous sailing. How does the new sensor work, has the new sensor been tested, and can it help the shipping industry? Researchers Develop 3D SONAR Sensor Recent...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-01-2021

Apple and Hyundai are soon to form a partnership that will see autonomous vehicles' development by 2024. What is currently known about the partnership, what technology will they utilize, and what does this mean for the autonomous industry? Apple and Hyundai ma...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-01-2021

What will the series cover? In this series of six blogs, we take a look at the key technologies defining the way robots are being designed and used today, and how that may evolve in the future. It will cover developments at the hardware and software level, and...

By Mark Patrick | 21-01-2021