Bench Talk

Emerging Applications Put Microwave Technology to the Test

On October 3, 2018 in All, RF by Barry Manz

Emerging applications, such as IoT, 5G, and autonomous vehicles, pose immense communications challenges. Engineers will be put to the test to solve the current microwave technology gaps and in turn support these emerging applications in meeting their fantastic potential.

Tagged With: 5G, Autonomous vehicle, Bluetooth 5, Cellular network, IoT, IoT networks, Low Power Wide Area Network, LPWAN, Mesh network, Microwave technology, Millimeter wave signal, MIMO, Phased array antenna, RF, RF and microwave technology, RF CMOS, RF technology, SiGe, Signal propagation, Silicon germanium, Zigbee

SiC Devices Usurp Si MOSFETs and Diodes in Servers, Motors, EVs

On October 1, 2018 in All, Power, Wide Bandgap by Bill Schweber

Switching devices—both transistors and diodes—based on silicon-on-carbide (SiC) are redefining capabilities of power-related circuits. These offer far better efficiency and range than today’s best silicon-only MOSFETs, IGBTs, and diodes, and are already in widespread use in top-tier data centers and server farms.

Tagged With: Electric motors, Electric vehicles, EV, HEV, Hybrid electric vehicles, Power, Power-related circuits, SiC devices, SiC power, SiC technologies, SiC-based Diodes, SiC-based MOSFETs, Silicon-on-carbide devices, WBG, Wide Bandgap

Achieving Security Requires Much More Than Just Robust Technology

On September 28, 2018 in All, IoT, Security by Stephen Evanczuk

Although systems developers can draw on robust security technologies, effective security requires a combination of technologies, practices, and policies—and acceptance by each stakeholder of their own role in maintaining security.

Tagged With: ARM, Authentication, Cloud-based IoT security, Data encryption, Device Identifier Composition Engine specification, DICE, Diffie–Hellman, Elliptic curve cryptography, Enterprise IT security, Root of trust, Secure boot, Secure over-the-air updates, Secure storage, Security, Security threats, Transport layer security, Trusted devices

Understanding the Chemistry of Semiconductor Junctions

On September 21, 2018 in All, Energy Harvesting, Industrial, Power by Liam Critchley

Chemistry plays a major part in why semiconductor materials behave the way they do, and why current can flow through a p-n semiconducting junction. Here, we discuss what effect chemistry has on these junctions, including some of the mechanistic variations that exist in electronics today.

Tagged With: Chemistry, Diodes, Electrons, Holes, Junctions, N-type, Photovoltaics, P-type, Semiconductors, Silicon, Solar cells, Valence and conduction bands

3D Flash Lidar Mapping and Gesture Recognition

On September 19, 2018 in All, Empowering Innovation, Robotics, Sensors by Traci Browne

Using TOF camera technology, engineers are creating intelligent solutions for a broad spectrum of problems—from landing spaceships on Mars to monitoring the health of centuries-old vineyards. As revolutionary as flash lidar is, it’s extraordinary when used in tandem with other sensor technology.

Tagged With: 3D flash lidar, 3D mapping, Gesture recognition, Time-of-flight camera, Time-of-flight sensors

Wireless Tech Helps Protect Healthcare Budgets

On September 17, 2018 in All, IoT, Low Power, Medical, RF, Wireless by Steven Keeping

An aging population is increasingly suffering from chronic diseases, and frequent hospitalization puts an additional load on stressed healthcare budgets. However, wireless technology is enabling good symptom management, keeping seniors safe at home and protecting budget concerns.

Tagged With: BLE, Blood pressure, Bluetooth low energy, Bluetooth SIG, Bluetooth Special Interest Group, Diabetes monitoring, Disease management, Healthcare, Heart rate monitoring, Internet of Things, IoT, Medical, Sensors, Thread, Vital signs, Wearables, Wi-Fi, Wireless technology, ZigBee

A Breakthrough for Increasing Organic Solar Cell Conductivity

On September 14, 2018 in All, Energy Harvesting, Lighting, Power by Mouser Staff

An accidental discovery at the University of Michigan has turned the sleepy world of organic solar cells upside down. It turns out that electrons can go farther in organic materials, making these materials a far more efficient conduit of electrical current.

Tagged With: Coaxed electrons, Fullerene, Net-Zero Energy Buildings, NZEB, Organic electronics, Organic solar cells, Photovoltaic systems, PV, Solar power

HUGE Bot Smashes Competitors

On September 12, 2018 in All, General, Robotics by Erik Smith

BattleBots is back, and one team has made a HUGE impact using a unique design. Sponsored by Mouser Electronics, Team HUGE is currently undefeated, with angry-robot-eyes set on the prize! We interviewed the team to learn about HUGE’s design, then added a miniature HUGE papercraft for you to build.

Tagged With: BattleBots, BattleBox, Bot, Discovery Channel, HUGE, Robot, Science Channel

Factors to Consider When Using 1U Power Supplies in Industrial Environments

On September 11, 2018 in All, Industrial, Low Power, Power by TDK Lambda

Why have the low cost, 1U high-power supplies used by the data communications industry not found their way into the industrial sector? This article highlights why many manufacturers are staying with traditional 2U and 3U products.

Tagged With: 1U power supply, Fan-cooled power supply, Industrial noise, Industrial power supply, Long-life power supply

Your Wireless Choice: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Both?

On September 11, 2018 in All, Empowering Innovation, IoT, Low Power, Wireless by Mouser Staff

We expect devices to have wireless connectivity these days, but which standard offers the right set of trade-offs for your application? Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or both?

Tagged With: 802.11, BLE, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, Internet of Things, IoT, Wi-Fi, Wireless

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