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Huawei Partners for Connected Car Technology
Huawei says it plans to collaborate with Volkswagen and Audi Group on connected car technology.
Semiconductor Chip Made from Wood-Derived Material
Chinese and U.S. researchers from the Department of Agriculture and University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison has developed a semiconductor chip that is made almost entirely out of wood-derived material.
Researchers Develop Heat-Triggered Self-Destructing Electronic Devices
University of Illinois researchers have developed heat-triggered self-destructing electronic devices, which they say is a step toward reducing electronic waste and boosting sustainability in device manufacturing.
Power Management Semiconductor Market Posted Growth in 2014
The market for power management semiconductors surged in 2014, following less-than-stellar growth in 2013.
Will Superconductivity Breakthroughs Spur Supergrid Development?
Recent breakthroughs may help move high-temperature superconductivity closer to the forefront of long-term grid improvements. Technical and economic challenges remain, however, likely limiting widespread adoption to a future horizon.
Electrification Spurs Automotive Powertrain Semiconductor Market Growth, IHS Says
The automotive powertrain semiconductor market grew 8.3% in 2014, according to recent analysis from IHS. Increasing volumes of new vehicles and the need for fuel efficient vehicle technologies were the main drivers contributing to this growth.
Apple Watch Success Needed for a Smartwatch Mega Boom, IHS Says
The smartwatch market will grow from 3.6 million unit shipments in 2014 to 101 million shipments in 2020, according to a new report by IHS.
IHS Partners with ECIA to Deliver Authorized Distributor Inventory, Price and Availability on Datasheets360.com
IHS Engineering360 Media Solutions has partnered with the Electronic Components Industry Association to help authorized distributors provide current price and availability information to their target audience on Datasheets360.com.
Researchers Create a Centimeter-accurate GPS System
Researchers at the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas in Austin have developed a GPS-based positioning system with an accuracy measured in centimeters.
Apple and Samsung Drive Evolution in Embedded Touch Mobile Phone Displays, IHS Says
A new report from IHS says that embedded touch displays are forecast to comprise nearly 40% of touch module shipments for mobile phone applications in 2015.
Optical Tweezers: Merging Physics, Force and a Bit of Fantasy
The optical tweezer was developed by Bell Labs in the 1970s, and the dimensional scale of its use has since been extended down in range from handling individual proteins, viruses and bacteria strands to maneuvering nanoparticles and manipulating neutral atoms.
Researchers Track Failing Lithium-ion Batteries in Lab Tests
A team from the University of College London (UCL) has tracked what happens when lithium-ion batteries overheat and explode.
TRW to Launch Video Camera Sensor in China in 2016
TRW Automotive plans to launch its newest video camera sensor—the S-Cam 3—in China in early 2016.
Bespoke Product Engineering in a Commodity Cellphone Market
Vertu, a British bespoke manufacturer, tackles product design and supply chain challenges in an increasingly commodity market for mobile devices.
Embedded Sensors Could Help Diagnose Building Faults
Researchers at Michigan State University College of Engineering are working with technology known as substrate computing.
Global Semiconductors Posted Strong, Broad-based Growth in 2014, IHS Says
Global semiconductor revenues experienced 9.2% growth in 2014, coming in just below expectations of 9.4%, according to IHS Technology's market overview.
Honeywell Partners to Develop Aircraft Internet Connectivity System
Honeywell and Inmarsat have teamed up with Kymeta to design a Ka-band wireless antenna for commercial and business aircraft.
Moore's Law at 50
"Moore's law" is one of the few phrases from the engineering and electronics domain that resonates with the general public.
Fixed Broadband Subscribers to Approach 1 Billion in 2019, Led by China: IHS says
IHS unit Infonetics released excerpts from its new “FTTH, DSL and Cable Subscribers” report, which looks at global fixed broadband subscribers, like DSL, cable broadband, FTTH and FTTB+LAN subscribers.
Aluminum Batteries Could Challenge Lithium-Ion on Cost and Safety
Researchers from Stanford University in California have created a fast-charging, inexpensive and long-lasting aluminum battery that could challenge lithium-ion cells.