[ad_1] The MicroSMP is 2.5 x 1.3 x 0.65mm high – the package is 35% thinner than the SOD123W while occupying 45% less board space. “For thermal performance, the MicroSMP features an asymmetric lead-frame design,” said Vishay. Forward drop down can be as low as 0.36V for 1A devices and 0.40V for 2A devices. TheyRead more about Vishay trench Schottkys cut voltage drop[…]

[ad_1] Updated: We’ve added the HP S700 Pro SSD to the ninth slot. Read on find out why this business-oriented drive is one our top picks. Looking for the best SSD, otherwise known as solid-state drive? You’ve come to the right place, as we list the very best SSDs you can buy in 2017. We’veRead more about The 9 best SSDs of 2017[…]

[ad_1] Worked with UL (was Underwriters Laboratories), Raspberry Pi has created a compliance processes. “We have started the Raspberry Pi Integrator Programme, designed to help anyone get their Raspberry Pi-based product tested and on the market quickly and efficiently,” said Raspberry Pi. Kunbus Revolution Pi, with its Powered by Raspberry Pi logo The programme is said to provideRead more about Raspberry Pi based product qualification programme for professional users[…]

[ad_1] The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is a genuine iPad Pro alternative, and one of the best Android tablets around. It has similar productivity potential to Apple’s slates, but with a stylus bundled in, saving you some money, and with a Super AMOLED screen. This is impressive stuff, but the Tab S3 isn’t without faults,Read more about Samsung Galaxy Tab S4: what we want to see[…]

[ad_1] “The initial family of 29 devices provides the blocking, free-wheeling, fly-back and other diode functions commonly found in a wide range of applications, such as ac-dc chargers, ac-dc adapters, dc-dc up conversion, dc-dc down conversion and AC LED lighting,” said the firm. The deep-trench process means forward voltage is as low as 0.62V, whileRead more about Diodes cuts Schottky forward drop[…]

[ad_1] The LG Q8 just popped up on the company’s Italian site, detailing a new phone that will seem startlingly like the LG V20. That’s actually what’s likable about it. The LG V20 was a good phone, but it wasn’t perfect. It had great audio, a dual-lens cameras ready for wide-angle photos, and a removableRead more about LG Q8 is the smaller, waterproof LG V20 you really wanted[…]

[ad_1] Revenues of $5.4 billion were 11% down on the $6 billion of calendar Q2 2016. Operating income of $800 million was 51% down on the $1.6 billion of calendar Q2 2016. Net income of $900 million was 40% down on the $1.4 billion of calendar Q2 2016. Cash flow of $100 million compared toRead more about Qualcomm results hit by fine and legal squabbles[…]

[ad_1] Alexa is headed to Amazon’s Android shopping app beginning this week, joining Amazon Echo speakers and iPhones as yet one more place where the digital assistant can try to make its mark. Alexa’s Android arrival comes via the dedicated Amazon Shopping app. The app’s Google Play Store listing indicates it was updated on JulyRead more about Amazon is slipping Alexa into its Android shopping app[…]

[ad_1] Instead, thrust comes from an internal fan and steering is through three reaction wheels – the latter classic satellite technology. Inside is one of two exquisitely-engineered (see this and this video) self-contained 3d inertial orientation control modules both aimed at general-purpose use in space-craft, drones and even as self-propelled ‘rolling cube’ ground robots. TheRead more about Inertia steers Int-Ball drone through International Space Station[…]

[ad_1] Though you may not think much of them, computer keyboards are integral to everyday life. They aren’t super exciting to talk about, but as much as you hate to admit it, your comfort level relies on it when you’re using a PC. In some cases, so does your login authentication.  When you set outRead more about The best keyboards of 2017: top 10 keyboards compared[…]