Researchers from the University of Wuppertal in Germany have created a THz signal source array for computational imaging, which allows a single-pixel camera – simply one THz receiver – to form images. This type of computational imaging involves bathing the object to be photographed in varying light fields and measuring the amplitude of light that ...
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While digital on-die point-of-load converters are trending, analogue designs are far from finished. Digital low-dropout (DLDO) regulators appeared a few years ago and looked to be the future for on-die point-of-load regulators on digital chips. Scroll down for ISSCC 2020 DLDOs. However, a team at Seoul National University has turned the tables with a novel ...
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A monolithic GaN mains power converter IC was the target of Leibniz University Hannover, which worked with Texas Instruments. And the result is a 15W off-line PSU that can feed a 30-60V LED string with 140‑190mA from 60-400V AC or DC. Efficiency is 95.6% at low input voltage, and not dropping below 87.8% all the ...
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Dow has introduced a solvent-less but sprayable silicone conformal coating that cures in seconds under UV light. Called Dowsil CC-8030, it is a one-part product that also includes moisture-cure for the nooks and crannies that UV cannot reach so well. “Other silicones support UV curing, but none are conformal coatings with a low enough viscosity for spray ...
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The UK Parliament’s Committee on Standards in Public Life has warned of the potential for obscure and biased decision-making as artificial intelligence is used by the public sector, in a report on artificial intelligence and its impact on public standards. It sees no need for a Government AI regulator, but recommends (detail below) that government ensure high standards ...
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Drones can determine the shape of a room by listening to echos from the walls, according to mathematicians from Purdue University and Technische Universitat Munchen. Mireille Boutin (Perdue) and Gregor Kemper (Munich), with few exceptions, can theoretically get the shape of a room providing the drone is carrying four microphones that all hear echos from a ...
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Rohm is aiming at electric vehicles with a 41V dual output high side switch for transmission and engine electronic control units(ECUs). Called BV2HD045EFU-C, the part is AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified and includes numerous protection functions include thermal protection that detects both when the control circuit is too hot, and if the output mosfets are much ...
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Plessey and WaveOptics, both UK manufactures, are to team up to develop augmented reality displays – in particular, an optical module for the next generation of smart glasses. The module will incorporate Plessey’s high brightness microLED HD display along with WaveOptics’ Katana waveguide technology (photo right) and projector design. “Critically, this module will be the ...
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OMC has introduced an hermetically-sealed infra-red transmitter diode for multi-mode optical fibres. Called FDE851HLBF, it emits at 850nm and comes in a TO-can with glass window to protect the device from the atmosphere. Long-term reliability is the reason for the sealed package. “Many fibre-optic emitters make use of a clear plastic cap which is pressed on to ...
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Diodes has announced a controller chip for mains-powered USB Type-C chargers between 18 and 33W. Called AP43771, it supports the USB power delivery (PD) revision 3.0 V1.1 and Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0, 3.0, and 4/4+, as well as battery charging (BC) revision 1.2. It is intended to be designed into the secondary side of an ac-dc ...
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