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$11m for high voltage HVDC research

$11m for high voltage HVDC research

Four projects in the US are to share $11m for research projects on new high voltage DC t(HVDC) technologies using AI.The awards are part of the Innovative DEsigns for high-performAnce Low-cost HVDC Converters (IDEAL HVDC) scheme to affordably integrate more renewable energy...

Published on: November 18, 2024

Small footprint portable 5G network

Small footprint portable 5G network

SolidRun and Amisoft have developed a small footprint, portable 5G cellular radio access network (RAN) implementation.The design combines SolidRun COM Express 7 module with the NXP Layerscape LX2160A SoC, HoneyComb workstation and software from Amarisoft that provides scalable and reliable 4G and...

Published on: November 18, 2024

Molex to buy US/UK aerospace connector maker

Molex to buy US/UK aerospace connector maker

Molex is to acquire AirBorn in Texas for its rugged aerospace connector technology and skills and UK manufacturing. The details of the deal were not disclosed.AirBorn specialises in the design and manufacturing of rugged connectors and electronic components such as VPX power...

Published on: November 18, 2024

Nvidia’s Blackwell AI GPUs overheating, says report

Nvidia’s Blackwell AI GPUs overheating, says report

The latest generation of AI GPUs from Nvidia, called Blackwell, are overheating in server racks, according to a report from The Information.Blackwell is a GPU designed for AI applications and is manufactured using foundry TSMC’s 4NP manufacturing process. When arranged in server...

Published on: November 18, 2024

Metalens taps AI to improve ultra thin imaging

Metalens taps AI to improve ultra thin imaging

Researchers in Korea have used deep learning compensation to improve the end-to-end imaging using a high volume metalens rather than a traditional lens.This could open up dramatically thinner optics in smartphones, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) devices.The system developed by...

Published on: November 18, 2024

Vector, Hubject team for plug-and-charge EV charging

Vector, Hubject team for plug-and-charge EV charging

Vector and Hubject are working on Plug & Charge (PnC) technology to simplify the electric vehicle (EV) charging process.There are over 2.6 million PnC-ready vehicles already on the market and more EVs on the horizon, and the partnership helps to accelerate the...

Published on: November 17, 2024

MediaTek fires the gun on WiFi 8

MediaTek fires the gun on WiFi 8

MediaTek has early prototypes of chips for the next generation IEEE802.11bn WiFi 8 standard.WiFi 7, or 802.11be, was approved in September, but chips have been available for the last two years. The four year cycle means that WiFi8 chips will be ready...

Published on: November 17, 2024

electronica 2024 challenges European downturn

electronica 2024 challenges European downturn

The final figures from the electronica 2024 exhibition and conference in Munich this week reflect and challenge the downturn in the wider market, particularly in Germany.The show saw 80,000 visitors from around 100 countries and regions with 3,480 exhibitors from 59 countries...

Published on: November 16, 2024

NXP adds real time switch in i.MX94

NXP adds real time switch in i.MX94

NXP Semiconductors has launched a quad core microprocessor with a TSN real time switch for the first time.The i.MX 94 family is the first from NXP with a 2.5G Ethernet TSN switch and up to four ARM Cortex-A55 cores capable of running...

Published on: November 15, 2024

Integrated Hall Effect microswitch for automotive

Integrated Hall Effect microswitch for automotive

Melexis in Belgium has developed a highly integrated low power Hall-effect switch with high tolerances for reliable and predictable output update rate.The MLX92235 micropower Hall effect switch can be used for door handles, e-latches, sun visors, infotainment buttons, brake light switches, and...

Published on: November 15, 2024