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Why do devices with position tracking require an internet connection?
In a few months the European satellite system Galileo will be completed. Most devices with location tracking functions already support it. Even so, their manufacturers should endeavour to implement over-the-air access, as this is the only way that satellite selection can be adjusted on demand as needed – something which can be a critical factor. By Bernd Hantsche, Director Product Marketing Embedded & Wireless at Rutronik Elektronische...
Low power analogue temperature sensor evaluation module
The TMP235EVM evaluation module (EVM) from Texas Instruments is a plug and play system to test and evaluate the TMP235 analogue temperature sensor. The EVM utilises a USB interface for control and data streaming, and can be plugged into a PC USB port. With the simple GUI, temperature measurements can be streamed within a matter of seconds after the EVM is attached to a PC and the GUI is started.
DSEI hosts defence engineering skills conference
DSEI 2019’sDefence Engineering Skills Conference (DESC) will take place on Thursday 12th September at ExCel, London. The conference provides a unique opportunity for those interested in engineering education and industry to explore the challenges faced by the defence sector and innovative suggestions for their solutions.
Time-of-Flight sensors meet low power demands
A range of Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors designed to meet the changing needs of design engineers and address demand for 3D information and extended range created by new use cases are being shipped by Farnell.
Drawing attention to the when and why of plastic springs
The when and why of Plastic springs is rarely a simple matter, made as they are from highly engineered composites and technically advanced new generation materials they are produced with lightweight and high-performance in mind for application in especially demanding industries such as medical, pharmaceutical, electronics, aerospace and similar. Typical properties include operation at elevated temperatures, neutral magnetic characteristics, light...
Determining power supply efficiency
Modern power supplies are characterised by claims of ever higher efficiencies, but can designers rely on datasheet specifications, asks Bernhard Erdl, PULS Power
Electric vehicle energy storage: are there big changes ahead?
Is it all about cars and extrapolation? Not anymore. The new IDTechEx report, 'Lithium-Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles 2020-2030'avoids mindless extrapolation. It uses fundamentals to predict huge changes in the EV business and the way these vehicles store electricity. For example, rejection of poisons and the fact that herbicides becoming ineffective anyway heralds a huge new market for robot weeders. By Dr Peter Harrop, Industry Expert and...
Protecting machine tools from cyber attacks
Data security is gaining in importance as Industry 4.0 takes shape. Automation, cloud applications and globally networked machines and components play key roles when it comes to shielding systems from external threats. As digitalisation becomes more prevalent across industries, there is a growing need for companies to safeguard against cyber risks.
Serious security issue in F5’s BIG-IP could lead to cyber breaches
Cyber security provider F-Secure is advising organisations using F5 Networks’ BIG-IP load balancer, which is popular amongst governments, banks, and other large corporations, to address security issues in some common configurations of the product.
Ten key tips for building better HMIs
Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) provide us with the means via which to interact with modern technology. They are available in a variety of forms, but regardless of the type that is employed, their purpose is to enable control functions to be carried while at the same time ensuring that the user experience is a satisfying one. By Gavin Moore & Jerry Hu, Bridgetek