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Groundbreaking Findings: First Data Reveals High-Intensity XPG-4 LEDs
Cree has recently unveiled preliminary data on the lens-less 'high intensity' (HI) variant of its XPG-4 LEDs. These LEDs, measuring 3.3 x 3.3mm and operating at 3A 10W, are a first in the XPG series and promise unparalleled candela and throw for...
Empowering Women in Electronics: Celebrating Future Leaders
Electronics Weekly’s Women Leaders in Electronics Awards aim to promote awareness of the significant contributions made by women in the field, according to Ash Madni, Managing Director of Madni Technologies (UK) and one of the judges for the 2024 awards. Madni encourages...
Google’s $1 Billion AI Data Centre Set to Land in Hertfordshire
Google has recently revealed its plans to invest $1 billion in a new data centre located in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. This 33-acre site is expected to provide essential compute capacity to businesses across the UK, supporting AI innovation and ensuring reliable digital...
Rising Memory Prices: What Consumers Need to Know
The fall in DRAM contract prices, which lasted for eight consecutive quarters since 4Q21, was finally reversed in 4Q23, says TrendForce, while NAND prices rose again in 3Q23 after four quarters of decline.According to TrendForce, for the price rally to continue, suppliers...
DragonFire Laser: The Ultimate Drone Defense
A military laser which could boost the UK Armed Forces with greater accuracy while reducing the reliance on high-cost ammunition has reached its next milestone.During a trial at the MOD’s Hebrides Range, the DragonFire laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) system achieved the...
DWDM Revolution: $18bn Investment Unleashed
The market revenue for DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) equipment is expected to reach $18 billion by 2028, according to a report by Dell'Oro. This growth is primarily driven by the entry of coherent DSPs (Digital Signal Processors) capable of delivering speeds...
Unveiling the Hidden Rule of Organic Opto-Electronics
Researchers at Chiba University in Japan have made a significant discovery that could guide the development of organic solar cell materials. They have found that the exciton binding energy in a material is always a quarter of its transport bandgap, regardless of...
Improved Accuracy for Online AC Inductor Loss Tool
Würth Elektronik has recently announced the addition of dc ripple bias modelling to its RedExpert on-line power analysis tool. This new feature aims to address a little understood phenomenon where ac core losses increase when the ac ripple is dc biased. While...
Rugged MIL-DTL-38999 Treatment Enhances USB Type-C Connector
Amphenol, a leading manufacturer of electronic connectors, has recently unveiled a new USB Type-C connector designed specifically for use in harsh environments. The rugged connector, named USB3CFTV, features a tough exterior based on the MIL-DTL-38999 series III standard, with a shell size...
High-Voltage Sub-D Connectors: Reliable Performance at 13.5kV and 21km Altitude
Teledyne, a leading provider of advanced electronic solutions, has recently unveiled a new high-voltage connector system designed for use in demanding environments. This innovative system is capable of operating at voltages up to 13.5kV and altitudes of 70,000 feet (21km).The connector system,...
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