Electronics Articles

Developing a solution often requires multiple stages of prototypes before a finalised design can be made. However, designers should be careful when using off-the-shelf parts as while these may present opportunities, they can also be highly problematic. What ar...

By Robin Mitchell | 05-11-2020

Recently, researchers were able to reverse-engineer Intel CPU updates to find out the RC4 key used for microcode updates. What is microcode, what security measures can be used to protect code, and what does this discovery mean for Intel? What is microcode? At...

By Robin Mitchell | 04-11-2020

With the rising importance of AI and the increasingly more competitive service market, companies are looking to not only integrate AI into their products but also developing methods for improving AI systems. Why is AI becoming so popular, what applications can...

By Robin Mitchell | 04-11-2020

Electrically functional 2metal-level interconnects created with Ru semi-damascene, and airgap technology have for the first time shown an extended lifetime capability which is coupled with mechanical strength.  Nanoelectronics and digital technologies research...

By Paul Whytock | 03-11-2020

Recently, the inventor of the QR code received an award for the significant contribution made by the use of the QR code in many applications. What are QR codes, what makes them significantly better than barcodes, and how can they be used in applications? The i...

By Robin Mitchell | 03-11-2020

Recently, NVIDIA announced its plans to construct the UK's largest AI supercomputer, the Cambridge-1 AI supercomputer. What are supercomputers, what hardware will NVIDIA be using, and how will it help advance the medical field? What are supercomputers? Superco...

By Sam Brown | 02-11-2020

Recently, Xiaomi announced the release of its latest 80W wireless charger and its ability to charge a  4,500mAh battery from 0% to 100% in 40 minutes. What are wireless chargers, what challenges does battery technology face, and why are fast chargers becoming...

By Robin Mitchell | 01-11-2020

Recently, NVIDIA announced that it is selling its credit card-sized single-board Jetson computer for $59. What is Jetson, what are its features, and why is this announcement important? Who is NIVIDIA? NVIDIA is a multinational technology company based in the U...

By Robin Mitchell | 31-10-2020

Recently, Miso Robotics has released a kitchen robotic assistant for $30K and has seen a great demand for the system. What does this robot do, what technologies allow it to operate, and will customers feel comfortable with robot cooked food? What is the Miso R...

By Sam Brown | 30-10-2020

Recently, Dr Mohamad implanted the first Bluetooth-enabled heart defibrillator in a patient with success. What do implanted defibrillators do, what makes this achievement important, and what repercussions can be expected from wirelessly controlled medical devi...

By Robin Mitchell | 30-10-2020

Researchers have developed a special heat-activated sucker that allows for the easy transfer of printed electronics and organic tissues from one surface to another. What challenges do flexible printed electronics pose, how does the sucker technology work, and...

By Sam Brown | 29-10-2020

Recently, STMicroelectronics acquired SOMOS Semiconductor who are a fab-less semiconductor company. Who is SOMOS? What do they develop, and why has STMicroelectronics acquired them? The Need for 5G Technologies For the past year, 5G has made the news many time...

Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 29-10-2020