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The best Xbox One games – 20 of this generation's must-play titles

The best Xbox One games – 20 of this generation's must-play titles

[ad_1] It’s hard to believe it’s been almost three years since the Xbox One launched, but since then it’s consistently delivered great and memorable gaming experiences.  We’ve been more than satisfied by updates to our favourite platform exclusives like Halo and Forza, while being suprised and delighted by one-off titles like Sunset Overdrive. Let’s notRead more about The best Xbox One games – 20 of this generation's must-play titles[…]

E2V K-Band DAC outputs 26.5GHz

E2V K-Band DAC outputs 26.5GHz

[ad_1] Called EV12DS460, conversion is 12bit at at 6Gsample/s guaranteed, with operation possible up to 7Gsample/s. “Removing up-conversion stages in our customers’ systems operating up to K-band will help them simplify system design,” said company v-p semiconductors Laurent Monge. 7.5 GHz of analogue output bandwidth is available to -3dB, with 30ps rise and fall times. RF signalRead more about E2V K-Band DAC outputs 26.5GHz[…]

CES 2017: What to expect at next year's massive tech show

CES 2017: What to expect at next year's massive tech show

[ad_1] Update: Dell teased on November 2 that it plans to unveil its vision for the future of desktops at CES 2017. Specifically, the computer giant looks set to unveil the Smart Desk, a PC with a knobby peripheral, second screen and plenty of room to work on – literally. Smart Desk is already drawingRead more about CES 2017: What to expect at next year's massive tech show[…]

Electronica: Panasonic round-up

Electronica: Panasonic round-up

[ad_1] According to Panasonic: “Optimised for high frequency switching, the gate driver un-locks the full performance of the company’s line-up of 600V enhancement mode X-GaN transistors.” It will be interesting to see what form this takes, and whether negative drive is included during switching despite the transistors being enhancement mode as some other GaN companiesRead more about Electronica: Panasonic round-up[…]

Are we on the verge of a worldwide battery crisis?

Are we on the verge of a worldwide battery crisis?

[ad_1] The worldwide battery market was valued at $54bn in 2013 according to market research firm Avicenne Energy. The market is currently growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 10% and is expected to exceed $100bn by 2025. The market can be broken down into two categories: primary (disposable) and secondary (rechargeable)Read more about Are we on the verge of a worldwide battery crisis?[…]

Mental Canvas 3D drawing app is reason enough to buy a Surface Dial

Mental Canvas 3D drawing app is reason enough to buy a Surface Dial

[ad_1] Some software is so good, it alone makes a piece of hardware worth buying. If you’ve any doubt about that, ask around – chances are you know someone who snapped up a Wii U just for the latest Mario Kart and/or Smash Bros.  Mental Canvas app Mental Canvas is like that, but for Microsoft’sRead more about Mental Canvas 3D drawing app is reason enough to buy a Surface Dial[…]

Lattice sold to China-backed private equity fund

Lattice sold to China-backed private equity fund

[ad_1] Canyon Bridge is a private equity firm in Palo Alto backed by China money. The price is about 30% above Lattice’s market cap before the offer became known. “We will operate as a standalone subsidiary after the acquisition and do not expect any changes in our operations or our unwavering commitment to continued innovationRead more about Lattice sold to China-backed private equity fund[…]

Here's when and where you can buy the Samsung Gear S3

Here's when and where you can buy the Samsung Gear S3

[ad_1] Samsung has officially announced preorders for the Gear S3 will open up this Sunday, November 6 at participating vendors. Available in both a Gear S3 Classic and rugged, LTE-capable Gear S3 Frontier edition, Samsung’s new smartwatch not only makes strapping tech to your wrist look fashionable, but it also comes with a few newRead more about Here's when and where you can buy the Samsung Gear S3[…]

Cadence and MathWorks join forces for IoT board design

Cadence and MathWorks join forces for IoT board design

[ad_1] This will bring together the Cadence PSpice analogue and mixed-signal simulator with Matlab and Simulink behavioral-level modelling and analysis in the one system design and debug environment. Traditionally PCB design required engineers to simulate their design blocks independently without the ability to input feedback from one system into the other. With the combined tool suite a bi-directional flow allows designers to exportRead more about Cadence and MathWorks join forces for IoT board design[…]