Electronics Articles

A Java vulnerability, called CVE-2020-15858, was discovered back in 2019 with a fix available since February. Now, X-Force Red, IBMs A-Team in security, is urging manufacturers to update EHS8 modules that are vulnerable from the exploit. How important is IoT s...

By Robin Mitchell | 09-09-2020

LiDAR is a technology that creates a depth map using light ranging, but the technology is expensive and bulky. How can MEMS mirrors help to bring the cost of LiDAR down, what is LiDAR, and how can LiDAR help IoT solutions? What is LiDAR? LiDAR stands for Light...

By Robin Mitchell | 09-09-2020

With Moore’s law coming to an end, silicon foundries are looking at inventive ways to continue the number of transistors on ICs. One way is to go up instead of down, so what are 3D ICs, are they in use, and what different methods for creating 3D chips exist? W...

By Robin Mitchell | 08-09-2020

Robotics and AI have already begun to shape humanity, and even one of man’s oldest industries, agriculture, is now being affected. What problems do farmers typically face, what robotic and AI solutions are currently under development, and how will they change...

By Sam Brown | 08-09-2020

The role of AI in everyday life continues to grow, and its applications continue to expand into new sectors and industries. How can AI be used in journalism, what benefits can it provide, and will it see journalists made redundant? What is AI? AI is an acronym...

By Robin Mitchell | 07-09-2020

Recently, a team from the University of Cambridge developed an artificial photosynthesis device to produce formate fuel from water and CO2. What powers this device, what fuel does it produce, and how may this help further fuel-cell technology? What is Photosyn...

By Robin Mitchell | 05-09-2020

Recently Elon Musk demonstrated a brain-computer interface chip that was installed in a pig. However, the demonstration, and most of the technology behind it, are somewhat underwhelming despite the promises made about the technology. What is Neuralink, what do...

By Robin Mitchell | 04-09-2020

As drone technology continues to advance, its potential applications increase and the introduction of 5G technology will only help this advancement. What applications will drones find themselves in, and how will it both help and be helped by the introduction o...

5G | By Robin Mitchell | 03-09-2020

Recently Qualcomm announced their successful appeal whereby the FTC concluded that Qualcomm had violated anti-trust laws. What did Qualcomm do, what factors went into the appeal, and why are carmakers unhappy with the appeal? FTC Ruling Against Qualcomm – Anti...

By Sam Brown | 03-09-2020

8-bit microcontrollers have been around since the early 80s and have played a central role in modernising electronics. Even though 8-bit microcontrollers will eventually get phased out, there is no sign of a reduction in 8-bit usage, and 8-bit microcontrollers...

By Robin Mitchell | 02-09-2020

Recently, STMicroelectronics released a digital inclinometer with a machine learning core. What features does the IIS2ICLX include, and how does the machine learning core help designers? What is an inclinometer? An inclinometer is a device that can measure the...

By Robin Mitchell | 02-09-2020

Modern-day solar cells are made of a number of materials, from inorganic materials that show superior efficiencies, to organic materials that enable solar cells to become flexible and printable. Both types have their own merits and specific areas where they ar...

By Liam Critchley | 28-08-2020