Scientists at Britain’s University of Strathclyde have developed a technology for producing terahertz pulses—a safe form of radiation that could be used in medical imaging, biological research, or homeland security. The nanotechnology, developed by Dr Klaas Wynne and Gregor H. Welsh, can be used to cultivate a range of imaging technologies from new machines to detect cancerous … [Read more...]
Baylor Researchers Use EM Waves to Measure Blood Glucose
A sensor developed at Baylor University could provide diabetics with a less painful way of checking blood sugar levels. This sensor uses electromagnetic waves to measure blood glucose levels in the body. To monitor their blood sugar level, patients must press a thumb against the sensor. As the EM energy goes through the skin and back to the sensor, the glucose level is measured … [Read more...]
Reminder: Hearing Aid Compatibility Agents Must Be in Place
The Consumer and Government Affairs Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission released the 2008 Hearing Aid Compatibility Report and Order on February 28, 2008. The obligations placed on wireless handset manufacturers and public mobile service providers became effective on June 6, 2008. Specifically, the Commission amended section 68.418 of the hearing aid compatibility … [Read more...]
Microcontroller Family Designed for Robust 5-V EMC Performance
The Flexis™ AC family of scalable microcontrollers from Freescale Semiconductor has been crafted especially to allow design engineers to manage the noise issues inherent in large appliance and industrial applications. The Flexis family features 8-bit devices (MC9S08AC128/96/60/48/32) and 32-bit V1 ColdFire® microcontrollers (MCF51AC256/128) crafted to provide exceptional … [Read more...]
New Test Generator Features Innovative Modular Design for Varied Testing Needs
The new NSG 3060 test generator from Teseq, Inc. is characterized by an innovative modular architecture that provides system configurations that meet the needs of both basic and sophisticated testing procedures. A user-friendly interface has a 7-inch high-contrast, color touch screen and graphics that enable quick test set-ups. The device provides a surge voltage of up to 6.6 … [Read more...]
Canadian Spectrum Auction Could End Soon
As this edition of the eNews was being prepared for delivery, the auction of open spectrum by Industry Canada had completed round 85 and had amassed bids in excess of C$3.8 billion. Most telecom industry analysts expected the bidding to conclude within a few days to a week. Among the top bidders were Rogers Communications with bids over C$803; TELUS Communications with bids … [Read more...]
European Commission Okays French R&D Funding of EM Valve Controls
The European Commission has reached a decision not to raise any objections under EC Treaty state aid rules to the financial support of €61 million granted by France to the LOwCO2MOTION research and development program. The purpose of this program is to introduce innovative products to improve engine efficiency and to reduce fuel consumption. One such technology goal is the … [Read more...]
Vishay Division to Participate in Polytechnic Institute Business Research
Well known electronics manufacturer Vishay Intertechnology has announced that Vishay Semiconductor Italiana S.p.A., a high-power products division of the company, has been chosen as one of the eight initial corporate participants in the Turin Institute’s new Business Research Center. Located in the Institute’s expanded campus area known as the Polytechnic Citadel, the new … [Read more...]
Capacitor Manufacturer KEMET Recognizes Patent Recipients
South Carolina-based capacitor manufacturer KEMET Corporation honored its employees who received U.S. patents during fiscal year 2008. This year’s awardees received patents in areas such as low equivalent series resistance (ESR) and equivalent series inductance (ESL) capacitor design, novel ceramic capacitor electrode compositions, formation of dielectrics on tantalum and … [Read more...]
Ofcom Issues Consultation on Digital Dividend
British telecom regulator Ofcom has issued detailed proposals for the “White Spaces”, the term used to describe those portions of the spectrum between digital television broadcasters after the digital switchover. According to Ofcom, these spaces could be used for new low power services and represent an important resource. Ofcom’s principal aims are to maximize benefits for the … [Read more...]
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