Fabless power semiconductor firm Helix Semiconductors is sampling its first production chip for use in electricity grids. The US firm says it can reduce the power consumed by electronic appliances when in an inactive, or standby, mode. Dubbed ‘Zero Power,’ the goal is specified as less than or equal to 5mW. Based on a patented ...
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Darktrace, the Cambridge-based cyber-security firm, has raised a $75m Series D financing. The firm, which was created by mathematicians from the University of Cambridge, is commercially successful with total contracts valued at $200m, an increase of 140% from last year. Much of this growth was driven by outstanding performance in the US, where bookings increased ...
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The government plans to create a mobile communications networks for testing 5G technology to take a lead in the introduction of next generation mobile services. 5G research teams at King’s College London and the Universities of Surrey and Bristol will be awarded £16m to develop the 5G test network capable of processing huge amounts of ...
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Government moves to promote the UK space industry took shape this week with the introduction of the Space Industry Bill in the House of Lords. The government wants the UK to take advantage of the growing global space industry with multiple micro-satellite launches. The Bill, which was outlined in the Queen’s Speech, represents the UK’s ...
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Avnet Abacus is now selling Panasonic’s RF and wireless modules after extending its European distribution agreement with the supplier. The RF modules from Panasonic cover a range of communication protocols with ready-to-use modules for Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi. “This extended distribution deal with Avnet Abacus delivers an even better choice for engineers looking to ...
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TT Electronics has introduced a range of coupled inductors with high temperature rating and AECQ200 certification for use in automotive power converter applications. The HA78D series shielded SMD inductors have been designed specially for use in DC/DC converter configurations including flyback, multi-output buck, SEPIC and Zeta applications. A high leakage inductance will make them suitable ...
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Graphene researchers in Sweden believe they have created a prototype of a transistor-like device for future computers. By combining graphene with another two-dimensional material, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg have created a prototype of a transistor-like device which uses electron spin as the information carrier. Spintronics, as it is called, can result in ...
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The UK Government’s Cyber Essentials programme, which is designed to protect organisations from cyber security threats, is now mandatory for suppliers of Government contracts, which involve handling personal information, and providing ICT products and services. TÜV SÜD United Kingdom has achieved Certified Body status for test and validation of IT systems. Cyber Essentials programme is ...
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Mouser Electronics is now selling ITT Cannon connectors with the signing of a global distribution agreement. ITT Cannon develops connector and interconnect products for markets including: aerospace and defense, medical, energy, transportation and industrial. Krystal Jackson, vice president, supplier management at Mouser, writes: “ITT Cannon has a rich history of designing and manufacturing reliable connectors, ...
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Cypress Semiconductor has collaborated with distributor Arrow Electronics on a development platform for IoT devices. Called the Quicksilver kit, it features Cypress’ WICED embedded wireless platform based on its CYW43907 802.11n Wi-Fi microcontroller (MCU). As well as the WICED Studio SDK the kit has Arduino-compatible headers for expansion capability. The kit includes temperature, humidity and ...
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