Researchers from Brown University and ATMI Inc. report the best-ever conductivity and transparency performance for an ITO made using a chemical solution, and it is intended for application in resistive touch screens. To make the films, the team synthesized nanoscale ITO crystals in a solution. They then made a flat and smooth film by dripping the solution onto a glass plate … [Read more...]
New RFI/EMI Spring Contacts Designed for Auto Placement
Harwin has expanded its EZ-BoardWare range of PCB hardware products with nine new RFI/EMI Spring Contacts. These devices are designed for easy assembly onto PCBs for electrical connection/grounding to be made between a PCB and various other electronic components. They offer flexibility of design and a variety of plating finishes and heights for a low cost solution.The contacts … [Read more...]
New Wireless Communications Test Set Adapter
Agilent Technologies Inc. has introduced the E6607B EXT wireless communications test set and companion E6617A multiport adapter. Made for non-signaling testing, the EXT/MPA combination increases test throughput and reduces the cost of test in the manufacturing of current- and next-generation smartphones and tablets that contain multiformat and multiband technologies. The EXT … [Read more...]
Standard for Use of RF Filters
IEC 62575-2:2012 gives practical guidance on the use of RF BAW filters which are used in telecommunications, measuring equipment, radar systems and consumer products. General information, standard values and test conditions will be provided in a future IEC standard. This part of IEC 62575 includes various kinds of filter configurations, of which the operating frequency range is … [Read more...]
Study Links Electromagnetic Exposure to Childhood Obesity
A 13-year-long study conducted by Kaiser Permanente concluded that in-utero exposure to relatively high magnetic field levels was associated with a 69 percent increased risk of being obese or overweight during childhood. These findings indicate that electromagnetic fields, from microwave ovens to countless wireless devices, may be contributing to childhood obesity … [Read more...]
5G Wi-Fi Combo Chip for Smartphones and Tablets
Broadcom Corporation introduced the BCM4335, a complete 5G Wi-Fi combo chip for smartphones, tablets, ultrabooks and other mobile devices that addresses unique interference challenges in systems with both 4G LTE cellular radios and wireless connectivity using wireless coexistence algorithms. 5G Wi-Fi dramatically improves the wireless range in the home, allowing consumers to … [Read more...]
Bidirectional Filter Protects GPS Receivers from Lightning
Times Microwave Systems debuted the Times-Protect LP-GPX-05-T lightning protector for GPS receivers. The LP-GPX-05-T is a bidirectional filter-based design with good insertion loss and return loss characteristics from 1,000 to 2,000 MHz. The lightning protector is for GPS receivers that require as much as five volts DC power supplied on the center pin for L1, L2 and L3 bands. … [Read more...]
Front-End Solution Integrates RF Content Between Transceiver and Antenna
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. announced the launch of a front-end system that integrates all RF and analog content between the transceiver and antenna for simplified design within demanding next generation mobile platforms. SkyOne condenses multiband power amplifiers and high throw switches along with all associated filtering, duplexing and control functionality into a single, … [Read more...]
Multiple TVS Arrays for Lightning and ESD Protection
ProTek Devices introduced multiple transient voltage suppressor (TVS) arrays featuring a variety of configurations ideal for embedded transient voltage protection for applications such as Ethernet, USB, smartphones, and other portable electronics. ProTek's TVS Arrays product line provides protection from transients caused by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Electrical Fast … [Read more...]
Lightning Damage Costs Double for Electronics
The cost of insurance claims for lightning strikes nearly doubled between 2004 and 2011, and insured losses reached $1 billion last year alone according to a study by the Insurance Information Institute. The National Lightning Detection Network recorded nearly 23.4 million lightning flashes nationwide in 2011, but the rising cost isn’t entirely to do with the weather. In fact, … [Read more...]
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