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CML Microcircuits has released new Function Images for their successful CMX7131/7141 family of Digital PMR Processors. The new Function Images add to the already flexible device allowing it to be used in the design of small, low-cost, low-power digital and analogue PMR radios. Thanks to CML’s innovative chipset designing a small, low-cost, low-power analogue or digital PMR radio has now never been easier.

The Centre of Microsystems Technology (CMST), imec’s associated laboratory at Ghent University (Belgium), announced today it has developed an innovative spherical curved LCD display, which can be embedded in contact lenses. The first step toward fully pixelated contact lens displays, this achievement has potential wide-spread applications in medical and cosmetic domains.

The term ‘smart system’ is well used, but what exactly does it mean? There are many definitions but the one that fits best for the purposes of this discussion is that provided by the European Commission’s CORDIS programme: “Smart systems typically are sensors and/or actuators with an ability to process data, diagnose complex situations, communicate with each other and be autonomous in energy use.”

Solar powered aircraft are old news. From Solar Impulse supporting one person day and night with nothing but photovoltaics on the wings to the high altitude unmanned aircraft being developed by Boeing to stay aloft in the upper atmosphere for five years on nothing but sunshine, it is all very exciting. However, if we benchmark what is happening with other electric vehicles such as Autonomous Underwater Vehicles AUV, then multiple energy harvestin...

Energy Micro is partnering with CODICO to distribute free EFM32GG-STK3700 Giant Gecko microcontroller starter kits at electronica 2012. To qualify for a free kit, which can be used as the starting point of the development of most energy efficient applications, visitors register their interest at the booth of Energy Micro (A4.442) or Codico (A5.507).

CUI Inc announces a new family of digital point of load dc-dc modules that deliver over 95% peak efficiency in applications employing a distributed power architecture. The modules, available in 12A, 25A, and 50A versions, are pin and function compatible with the 3E POL BMR46X series from Ericsson Power Modules, a division of Ericsson, which is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. This compatibility enables...

Microsemi has announced the availability of a new ULP RF transceiver for short-range wireless applications where power consumption is of utmost importance. The ZL70250 sets the bar in terms of low power consumption with only 2 mA of current required to transmit and receive data, enabling extremely long battery life and miniaturization.

Analog Devices, Inc today introduced two flash LED driver. The ADP1660 is a dual 750-mA (1500-mA total) flash LED driver available in a 2.0-mm x 1.6-mm 12-ball WLCSP package. The ADP1649 is a single 1000-mA LED driver available in a 2.0-mm x 1.5-mm 12-ball WLCSP package. Both parts exhibit best in class efficiency to extend battery life in smartphones and tablets and to limit the load on the battery during flash and torch events.

The automotive industry is at a time of total change with every component and subsystem subject to radical and rapid change. Consider urban buses. Only a five years ago, almost all of these were powered by very old internal combustion engine technology. Then came the hybrids, with 600 being introduced in London at the present. These used nickel metal hydride batteries then some used lithium-ion batteries to provide a plug-in option. However, thes...

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Networkin collaboration with the ESP KTN and Materials KTN, is highlighting the commercial opportunities and market growth of energy harvesting applications. The announcement from the NanoKTN follows a new £1m funding initiative from the Technology Strategy Board, which opened on 8th October 2012.