New research from Brown University says graphene, an allotrope of carbon with commercial potential in a wide range of applications, may be toxic to humans. Graphene, first isolated by physicists from the University of Manchester, UK and the Institute for Microelectronics Technology, Russia in 2004, is the lightest, strongest and most conductive material known to man, measuring … [Read more...]
New Adhesive for IC Packaging and EMI/RF Shielding
Intertronics, a producer of adhesives, has released Polytec EC 275, a paste-like adhesive, ideal for "IC packaging, connecting circuits to copper coils (RFIDs or smart cards) and EMI/RF shielding.” “Polytec EC 275 utilizes nickel-free fillers not based on silver flake to create an electrically conductive performance appropriate for die attach, SMD bonding, RFID antennas, and … [Read more...]
New Technology Utilizes Human Body as "Secure" Communication Channel for Information Transfer
Researchers are increasingly eyeing the potential of integrating electronics with the human body as technology continues to advance and we become increasingly dependent on the wide range of benefits electronics provide us. While a number of recent advances—such as the development of electronics that melt in the body post-surgery or the creation of tiny, injectable LEDs to help … [Read more...]
Scientists Demonstrate Storage and Release of Electromagnetic Waves in Metamaterial
While scientists have known since the 1990s that electromagnetic waves could be trapped and used for important applications like information storage and quantum optics, the complexity of the experimental setup and the inability to develop a method for releasing the waves in their original state has stalled significant research and development for almost two … [Read more...]
Apple Files Patent for New Water-Resistant Device Housing Concept
A patent application filed by Apple last month could lead to a new process for the development of water-resistant electronic devices by eliminating the seam traditionally found where the parts of conventional housings are joined together. The new patent describes the concept of creating an integrally-formed housing using a ceramic laminate constructed from layers of ceramic … [Read more...]
TE Connectivity Scientist Awarded Best Paper at IWCS 2013
Dr. Stefanie Harvey of TE Connectivity has been awarded the 2012 Best Paper Award from the International Wire and Cable Symposium and Conference (IWCS) for her paper titled “Carbon as Conductor: A Pragmatic View.” “This paper reflects TE’s commitment to developing new technologies for wire and cable that will help our customers meet their SWaP (size, weight and power) goals,” … [Read more...]
Custom Magnetics Designer Joins Alliance for Wireless Power, Citing Growing Momentum of Wireless Power Transfer Market
Custom magnetics designer and manufacturer Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. has announced that it has joined the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP). The A4WP is an independently operating organization comprised of wireless power and technology companies, including Samsung and Qualcomm, focused on developing a new wireless power transfer technology that allows “spatial … [Read more...]
Fabric Uses Electromagnetic Surface Waves to Link Devices in Personal Wireless Network
Engineers at Roke Manor Research in Romesy, U.K. have developed a new type of wireless communication that uses electromagnetic waves to send high-definition video across a piece of fabric. The fabric, made of a dielectric-coated conducting material, utilizes a type of electromagnetic wave known as a Zenneck surface wave to transfer information along the interface between the … [Read more...]
LAN-Capable, Device-Charging Tables Demonstrated at Ceatec Electronics Show
Researchers from the University of Tokyo demonstrated tables that provide wireless charging and form local networks between devices laid on top of them at the Ceatec electronics show in Japan. The concept was developed from an idea to support wireless ad-hoc networks that are more secure and local than current Wi-Fi networks and do not require cables. The tables are created … [Read more...]
Clear, Conductive Films for Touch Screen Devices Developed
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...]
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