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Thermal simulation compromised by hardware limitations

Thermal simulation compromised by hardware limitations

[ad_1] Thermal simulation is integral to the design process for electronics devices – and yet a quarter (24%) of thermal engineers also claim that their organisations are unable to keep up with the hardware requirements needed to run accurate, reliable and fast thermal simulations. A key bottleneck is the process of “solving” – the crucialRead more about Thermal simulation compromised by hardware limitations[…]

The Samsung Chromebook 3 is just $149 for Black Friday

The Samsung Chromebook 3 is just $149 for Black Friday

[ad_1] Chromebooks are known for giving you a lot of cloud-based computing power for not very much money, but right now you can get the Samsung Chromebook 3 for an astonishing value. Starting at $149, this 11-inch Chromebook comes with all the power you need to browse the web and work on office projects forRead more about The Samsung Chromebook 3 is just $149 for Black Friday[…]

Glasgow University works with local firms on silicon photon detectors

Glasgow University works with local firms on silicon photon detectors

[ad_1] The project will develop light-weight, monolithic, mid-wave infrared (MWIR) imagers, capable of detecting a single photon of IR light. Dr Laura Meriggi These are primarily used to image gasses and diagnose their composition. Dr Laura Meriggi, device development engineer at CST Global and project lead, writes: “Current, commercially available, MWIR imaging systems require expensive,Read more about Glasgow University works with local firms on silicon photon detectors[…]

£5m hardware security R&D centre launched at Queen’s University Belfast

£5m hardware security R&D centre launched at Queen’s University Belfast

[ad_1] Its hub will be the Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT), which was launched at Queen’s University Belfast this week. The Research Institute in Secure Hardware and Embedded Systems (RISE) aims to tackle the problem of cyber threats through four initial component projects, which will be led by UK research partners from Queen’s University,Read more about £5m hardware security R&D centre launched at Queen’s University Belfast[…]

Good Omen for Black Friday: HP slashes £500 off a monster gaming PC

Good Omen for Black Friday: HP slashes £500 off a monster gaming PC

[ad_1] In need of a powerful gaming PC, and also fancy saving a huge chunk of cash? Then HP has a stonking Black Friday deal for you in the form of a £500 reduction on the Omen Gaming Desktop PC (model 880-072na). The big price reduction, which HP notes is the hottest deal it hasRead more about Good Omen for Black Friday: HP slashes £500 off a monster gaming PC[…]

SEMI billings decline for fourth consecutive month

SEMI billings decline for fourth consecutive month

[ad_1] “Equipment billings dipped in October, the fourth consecutive monthly decline during this record spending year,” says SEMI CEO  Ajit Manocha, “in spite of this seasonal weakness, we expect equipment spending to increase by 30 percent or more this year and are positive about growth in 2018.” Over the last six months billings have been:Read more about SEMI billings decline for fourth consecutive month[…]

Maxim senses breathing, pulse, blood oxygen and more for wearables

Maxim senses breathing, pulse, blood oxygen and more for wearables

[ad_1] In particular, its chips are aimed at wearables that meets US Fedral Drug Administration (FDA) sensing specifications – so far, said Maxim, no wearables have achieved FDA approval. MAX86141 is an autonomous dual-channel (for two photodiodes) optical pulse oximeter plus heart rate sensor, measuring PPG (photoplethysmography) signals on the wrist, finger, and ear toRead more about Maxim senses breathing, pulse, blood oxygen and more for wearables[…]

Amazon Fire HD 10, Amazon's big tablet, is today's best deal at $99

Amazon Fire HD 10, Amazon's big tablet, is today's best deal at $99

[ad_1] New Amazon Fire HD 10 deals have arrived a few days earlier than Black Friday 2017, and that means you can save 33% on the best big tablet from Amazon. It’s just $99 today for the Amazon Fire HD 10, which is great news because it just came out this year and originally costRead more about Amazon Fire HD 10, Amazon's big tablet, is today's best deal at $99[…]