In a move that promises to improve the lives of millions of people around the world who are paralyzed from the neck down, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a unique wireless device that allows users to control a specially-designed wheelchair with their mouths. “The Tongue Drive System is a novel technology that empowers people with disabilities … [Read more...]
Ultra-Low-Height Board-Level EMI Shield for Compact Electronics
EMI solutions provider Laird Technologies has released a new ultra-low-height two-piece board-level EMI shield for compact electronics with small space requirements. The new board-level shield incorporates a frame with a patent-pending drawn latch design that allows for simplified tooling and tighter tolerances. The design accommodates assembly heights as low as 1 mm. “This … [Read more...]
FCC May Lift Ban on In-Flight Phone Calls
Federal officials said last week they are considering lifting the ban prohibiting in-flight cell phone use in a controversial move that has drawn protest from both industry groups and the public. While cell phone use would still be restricted during takeoff and landing, the proposal would lift a longstanding Federal Communications Commission ban on phone calls and cellular … [Read more...]
TVS Arrays for Circuit Protection in Smartphones
Semiconductor company ProTek Devices has introduced a new series of transient voltage suppressor (TVS) arrays for circuit protection in applications such as smartphones and other portable electronics, USB interfaces and Ethernet 10/100/1000 base T. The new GBLCxxCDN series includes five ultra-low capacitance (3pF typical), low leakage current TVS arrays. The five devices and … [Read more...]
Google to Develop Electromagnetic Throat Tattoo
As wearable technology such as smart watches and Google Glass continue to gain momentum, electronics companies are now considering technology that can be integrated more closely with the body. Google-owned Motorola Mobility has filed a patent application for a temporary electromagnetic throat tattoo that can communicate with smartphones, tablets and wearable technology via a … [Read more...]
Using the Reverberation Chamber to Measure Total Radiated Power for EMF Assessments
NOTE: This article has been translated from Dutch to English. It can be found in its original language in the 2014 Europe EMC Guide. Konika Banerjee, Marcel van Doorn and Pierre Beeckman, Philips Innovation Services, Quality & Reliability Engineering - EMC Center, High Tech Campus 26, 5656 AE Eindhoven, The Netherlands ABSTRACT Multimedia products need to comply with … [Read more...]
Micro DC-DC Converter Series with Embedded Power Inductor and Ferrite Substrate Technology
Electronic component manufacturer Murata Americas today announced the expansion of its LXDC line, a micro DC-DC converter series that utilizes a unique ferrite substrate to embed the power inductor. Ideally suited for applications that require a miniaturized footprint, the new 55F and 55K additions to the LXDC product line deliver ultra-compact size and superior EMI noise … [Read more...]
RF Tuning Technology Could Increase Available Frequency Range in Wireless Devices
Scientists have announced a new research breakthrough they say could increase the range of wireless frequencies available in smartphones and other wireless devices while simultaneously reducing manufacturing costs. Researchers at Northeastern University, in cooperation with Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC), found that the application of a certain amount of voltage to a … [Read more...]
Metamaterial Power Harvester Boasts Solar Cell Efficiency
Researchers at Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering in North Carolina have created a power-harvesting device that can be tuned to capture energy from various sources, including satellite, sound and Wi-Fi signals, and convert it to direct current voltage capable of charging small electronic devices. While the new device is not the first “energy-harvester” ever created, … [Read more...]
New Type of Filter May Help Bring Order to Crowded Radio Spectrum
Scientists from the Netherlands have developed a new type of filter based on micromechanical resonators they say is ideal for maintaining order amidst the expected future growth of frequency standards. According to researchers at the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology at the University of Twente, the new solution consists of two mechanical resonators that vibrate at an … [Read more...]
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