[ad_1] The evaluation board maximises runtime by generating a regulated 3.3V output as the battery discharges to as low as 0.65V. Test points measure load current and voltage to help predict the application’s runtime in active and standby modes. There is also a holder for users to insert a 1.5V AA battery, which can store moreRead more about Boost-converter eval board maximises runtime for wireless devices[…]

[ad_1] Main image: PHASA-35 will fly itself for months at a time. Credit: Prismatic/BAE Systems The longest passenger flight is a whopping 19-hour service on Singapore Airlines between Singapore and Newark, but how about a non-stop flight lasting and entire year? British aerospace company Prismatic is now working on a solar-powered drone that can stayRead more about This solar-powered drone can stay airborne for a year[…]

[ad_1] Graphene is stronger than steel, yet is lightweight and flexible, it is electrically and thermally conductive and transparent. It is also one millionth the diameter of a human hair. It can be in powder form or liquid, with variations in properties, yield and reproducibility, depending on the form. Graphene is a disruptive technology, yetRead more about University sets up service to tap into the graphene boom[…]

[ad_1] The HubblePhone looks absolutely bonkers, and we’re intrigued. A smartphone that appears to have more screens than you can shake a stick at, a bending, folding arm and multiple cameras. However, Turing is the firm behind the HubblePhone, and if that rings a bell it’s because the company has already tried a couple ofRead more about HubblePhone is an insane, dual-screen, folding smartphone that will arrive in 2020[…]

[ad_1] The joint effort will provide a mass-market, end-to-end wireless gateway to ensure connectivity with sensors for production-level industrial and commercial applications. This collaboration aims to meet growing demand in the marketplace for robust and comprehensive out-of-the-box wireless IIoT communications solutions to connect the various sensors used by industrial and commercial customers in their businessRead more about IIoT consortium formed[…]

[ad_1] Having proven itself an invaluable tool for the scheduling of group meetings, Google Calendar has now made itself even more useful by introducing a new feature that promises to make appointment organizing more convenient for everyone involved.  Starting today for web users and available for mobile from August 13, Google has announced that invitedRead more about Google Calendar now gives guests the power to suggest a new meeting time[…]

[ad_1] Q2 total area shipments are 6.1%  higher than Q2 2017 shipments. “The second calendar quarter of the year typically enjoys a volume increase over the first quarter,” says SEMI SMG chairman Neil Weaver,  “this quarter is no exception. Continued solid demand is driving record wafer volume shipments.” Silicon* Area Shipment Trends Millions of SquareRead more about Q2 a record for wafer shipments.[…]

[ad_1] We’ve long suspected that AirPods 2 would be AirPower-compatible – in fact, we’re almost surprised it’s taking this long for it to happen. But it appears the wait for wireless charging AirPods will soon be over as a new image from the iOS 12 beta clearly shows a new case alongside a new versionRead more about Brand-new AirPods wireless charging case discovered in iOS 12 beta images[…]

[ad_1] Based on the firm’s ‘FeedThrough’ profile, which fits various electrical and optical connectors in the standard cut-out for an XLR connector, there are four pre-loaded panels – include one with the ST MM (multi-mode) fibre-optic connector whose straight tip connectors have a bayonet-style coupling for twist-on-twist-off installation. The SC Simplex panel meets the requirements ofRead more about 16 optical fibre connectors in 1U rack panel[…]

[ad_1] Earlier this year, RTA upgraded its payment terminals at Dubai Metro Stations to accept smart payments from Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. It has now taken another step in its smart payment initiative and activated Apple Pay on the RTA Dubai App.  iPhone users in Dubai can now pay for several RTA service feesRead more about You can now pay your RTA fines using Apple Pay[…]