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Boxfish Shell Inspires Materials for Flexible Electronics
The feature's unique armor draws its strength from hexagon-shaped scales and the connections between them.
Cyberattack Protection for IoT Devices
Icon Labs’ security management software suite is intended to protect Internet of Things and embedded devices against cyberattack.
New External Power Adaptor Efficiency Regulations Take Effect in February
The new regulations increase the minimum efficiency regulations, as well as expand the range of products applicable under the standard.
Chinese Automotive Semiconductor Revenues to Hit $6.2 Billion in 2015, IHS Says
Growth drivers are semiconductors used in powertrains, infotainment and body-convenience electronic systems.
Scientists Warn Against Artificial Intelligence Use in Arms Race
Mass production a possibility given that robotics require few costly or hard-to-obtain raw materials.
Fiat Chrysler Recalls Vehicles After Cybersecurity Scare
Three models that come equipped with 8.4-inch infotainment system touchscreens were included in the recall.
IHS Says Biggest Trend Among Cable Operators: Massive DOCSIS Deployments and Move to Remote/Distributed Access
Global study finds that 42% of cable operators plan to deploy a distributed access architecture by 2017.
NASA System Would Enable Unmanned Aircraft to Fly in U.S. Airspace
The tests engage the core air traffic infrastructure and supporting software components through a live and virtual environment.
Single-Phase Transformers Information
Single-phase transformers accept single-phase alternating current (AC) power and output single-phase AC power, typically at a higher or lower voltage level.
Graphene-Based Film 4x Better Than Copper for Cooling Electronics
Graphene composite beats copper for cooling chip.
IBM Research Alliance Produces Industry’s First 7nm Node Test Chips
IBM produces the first 7nm node test chips with functioning transistors with partners Globalfoundries and Samsung.
Ink Turns Textiles into Stretchable Electronics
Researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed a new type of elastic ink that can be printed on textiles in a single step, forming stretchable connections.
Researchers Find Black Phosphorus as Suitable Option in Chips
Researchers from McGill University and Université de Montréal have discovered more evidence to prove that black phosphorus may be a viable option for use in chips of the future.
Samsung Improves Lithium-ion Battery Power Capacity
The technology is expected to have the most impact on the performance of mobile devices and electric vehicles.
Ford Taps Engineer to Push Its Autonomous Vehicle Program
The automaker will bring a forward-collision braking system to at least one model next year, and plans to have a fully autonomous vehicle by 2020.
Korean Scientists Use 3D Printing to Create Curved Circuits
The electronics industry may use the process to produce electronic circuits with more diverse designs and for wearables applications.
MIT Team Enhances Power Converter Chip Efficiency
Chip is capable of harvesting more than 80% of the energy coming into it, even at low power levels characteristic of small solar cells.
How Barcode Scanners Work
Barcode scanners read imprinted bar/matrix code symbologies. The device consists of a light source, a lens and a light sensor to translate optical impulses into electrical ones.
Electrodes Used to Record Brain Waves and Convert Them to Text
Researchers decode speech from brain activity, possibly leading to communications with machines via brain activity alone.
Jaguar Showcases Sensor Technologies for Autonomous Automobiles
Engineers work to deliver a vehicle that can shift from autonomous mode to driver directed.