[ad_1] The Leti-coordinated COSMICC project will combine CMOS electronics and Si-photonics with high-throughput, fiber-attachment techniques. These scalable solutions will provide performance improvement an order of magnitude better than current VCSELs transceivers, and the COSMICC-developed technology will address future data-transmission needs with a target cost per bit that traditional wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) transceivers cannot meet. ForRead more about Southampton and St Andrews universities join Leti Si photonics project[…]

[ad_1] More and more people are switching over to streaming from cable every month, but there’s still a few things standing in the way of some people. One of the biggest reasons people refuse to switch to streaming services, for example, is that they watch a lot of live sports.  Thankfully, being a sports fanRead more about How to watch live sports online for less[…]

[ad_1] MACOM thinks that Applied Micro’s connectivity business comprising OTN framers, MACsec Ethernet networking components and PAM4 platform is complementary. MACOM thinks the acquisition will to accelerate its growth in optical technologies for cloud service providers and enterprise network customers serving the data centre market. AppliedMicro has $165 million annual revenue of which $65 millionRead more about MACOM buys AppliedMicro[…]

[ad_1] Android fans who ‘ooh’-ed and ‘ahh’-ed at Apple’s unveiling of the Jet Black iPhone 7 this summer may not need to switch sides just to get their hands on that extra-glossy finish. A new report suggests Samsung is considering releasing a new variant of the Galaxy S7 with deep-black exterior akin to the iPhoneRead more about Jealous of iPhone 7's Jet Black finish? Samsung may make one of its own soon[…]

[ad_1] The company has now published the data in a report entitled Heat is On, examining some of the challenges and priorities of current electronics design. The survey found that thermal considerations are often neglected, particularly early in the design process. Specifically, one in five engineers confirm thermal issues are a common cause of expensiveRead more about Survey: Electronics design engineers not feeling the heat[…]

[ad_1] Currys and PC World have already launched big ‘Black Tag’ promotions which will run up until the day itself when there will be even more deals and offers going live for one day only. Black Tag is the name that the Dixons Carphone group gives to Black Friday – it uses the name onRead more about The best Currys Black Friday deals 2016[…]

[ad_1] The MB85AS4MT is an SPI-interface ReRAM product that operates with a wide range of power supply voltage, from 1.65V to 3.6V. Its average current in read operations is 0.2mA at a maximum operating frequency of 5MHz. It is targeted at battery-operated wearables and medical devices such as hearing aids, which require high density, lowRead more about Fujitsu’s 4Mbit ReRAM[…]

[ad_1] Update: The best Android phone 2016 rankings will change one more time before Black Friday, with OnePlus 3T launching on November 22 to better rival Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL, which debuted the newest Android Nougat version this month. Here’s our current best Android phone list. The best Android phones from a yearRead more about 10 Best Android phones 2016: which should you buy?[…]

[ad_1] As the UK develops its economic role in the world outside of the EU, the survey of over 800 businesses – supported by Deloitte and Hays – shows that 70% of respondents plan to increase or maintain their innovation spending. Only 7% plan to reduce their investment. Last year business invested almost £21 billionRead more about 70% of companies maintaining or increasing post-Brexit innovation investment, says CBI.[…]

[ad_1] Updated: We’ve added a triple whammy of gaming headsets! Check out the Sennheiser PC373D in at #2, Turtle Beach 350 Stealth VR in at #4 and Sennheiser GSP 350 in at #8. If you’re looking for a more affordable surround sound option, Logitech’s G430, in at number #14, might be just what you’re lookingRead more about 13 best PC gaming headsets 2016[…]