Electronic Breaking News

Introducing Powerful Industrial Mini-STX Motherboards with Intel Alder Lake-N Processors

Introducing Powerful Industrial Mini-STX Motherboards with Intel Alder Lake-N Processors

Review Display Systems is now stocking a pair of industrial mini-STX (140 x 148mm) motherboards from Kontron. These motherboards are built around Intel Alder Lake-N processors with in-built graphics.The first motherboard, K3921-N, comes with impressive features. It has two DisplayPort v1.4, one...

Published on: February 13, 2024

China Forms Consortium to Advance Solid State EV Battery Technology

China Forms Consortium to Advance Solid State EV Battery Technology

China has taken a proactive step in the development of solid state batteries by forming a consortium of battery developers. The country is concerned that its electric vehicle (EV) industry could become uncompetitive if other countries introduce EVs with solid state batteries...

Published on: February 13, 2024

Leonardo’s Color-Enhancing Sensor Enhances NASA’s PACE Ocean Study Mission

Leonardo’s Color-Enhancing Sensor Enhances NASA’s PACE Ocean Study Mission

Leonardo is highlighting the UK's role in the recently launched NASA PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Climate, ocean Ecosystem) satellite, which will study the Earth's oceans and atmosphere.It launched at the end of last week, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Cape...

Published on: February 13, 2024

RTX 2000 Ada GPU: Revolutionizing AI Visualisation

RTX 2000 Ada GPU: Revolutionizing AI Visualisation

To meet the increased demand for generative AI in embedded and edge applications, Nvidia has released the RTX 2000 Ada Generation GPU. According to the company, it offers up to 1.5 times the performance of the earlier RTX A2000 12GByte processor. It...

Published on: February 12, 2024

New Drive Technology Powers DC Motors up to 1.8kW

New Drive Technology Powers DC Motors up to 1.8kW

Maxon, a leading manufacturer of precision drive systems, has recently unveiled a new controller board designed for brushed DC and brushless DC motors. The ESCON2 Module (part 783722) is capable of handling motors up to 1,800W (30A) continuous duty and 3,600W (60A)...

Published on: February 12, 2024

Revolutionary 100V Bi-Directional GaN Transistor: Power Rail Switching Made Easy

Revolutionary 100V Bi-Directional GaN Transistor: Power Rail Switching Made Easy

Innoscience Technology has recently unveiled its latest innovation in the form of a 100V bi-directional GaN-on-silicon transistor. This transistor is designed to replace a pair of back-to-back mosfets for the purpose of turning a power rail on and off. The company envisions...

Published on: February 12, 2024

DMASS Embraces AI to Combat Market Contraction

DMASS Embraces AI to Combat Market Contraction

DMASS, the European component distribution market, is predicted to experience a slowdown in 2024. In Q4 2023, consolidated sales dropped by 17.3% compared to the same period in 2022. The semiconductor sector saw a decline of 18.5%, amounting to €3.1bn, while IP&E...

Published on: February 12, 2024

Oxford PV Sets New Record with Perovskite-Silicon Solar Panel

Oxford PV Sets New Record with Perovskite-Silicon Solar Panel

Oxford PV, a University of Oxford spin-out, has achieved a new efficiency record for solar panels based on perovskite-on-silicon tandem photovoltaic cells. The company claims that the panel achieved a record 25% conversion efficiency, surpassing the more typical 24% efficiency of commercial...

Published on: February 12, 2024

Airbus Acquires OneWeb’s Satellite Manufacturing Facility from AOS JV

Airbus Acquires OneWeb’s Satellite Manufacturing Facility from AOS JV

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense has finalized a deal with Eutelsat OneWeb to acquire its 50% share of the Airbus OneWeb Satellites (AOS) joint venture. This acquisition makes Airbus the sole owner of AOS and its satellite manufacturing facility in Merritt Island,...

Published on: February 12, 2024

Japan Invests $300m in Cutting-Edge 2nm R&D

Japan Invests $300m in Cutting-Edge 2nm R&D

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has allocated $300 million to its Leading-edge Semiconductor Technology Centre (LSTC) in order to develop advanced process technology. The goal is to create a 2nm prototype line by 2025, followed by a volume 2nm...

Published on: February 12, 2024