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LTE-M/NB-IoT and Bluetooth LE-powered module supports processor-intensive IoT applications in compact package

“Avnet’s AVT9152 module integrates both Nordic’s nRF9160 SiP and nRF52840 SoC to enable rapid IoT product development Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Avnet Asia, a global technology solutions company, has selected Nordic’s nRF9160 low power System-in-Package (SiP …

Major breakthrough: Copenhagen researchers can now achieve ‘quantum advantage’

“University of Copenhagen researchers have advanced their quantum technology to such a degree that classical computing technology can no longer keep up. They have developed a chip that, with financial backing, could be scaled up and used to build the …

Molecules convert visible light into ultraviolet light with record efficiency

“Newly developed molecular system makes possible the efficient conversion of even weak visible light from sunlight and indoor LEDs into ultraviolet light Light-powered processes from hydrogen production to air purification could see a boost in performance under ambient light thanks …

Multiple Semiconductor Type Switching To Boost Thermoelectric Conversion of Waste Heat

“Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) demonstrate double charge carrier type switching of tin monoselenide (SnSe) semiconductor by doping of antimony (Sb). The SnSe carrier type switches from p-type to n-type, and re-switches to p-type as doping increases …

New JILA Tools ‘Turn On’ Quantum Gases of Ultracold Molecules

“JILA researchers have developed tools to “turn on” quantum gases of ultracold molecules, gaining control of long-distance molecular interactions for potential applications such as encoding data for quantum computing and simulations. The new scheme for nudging a molecular gas down …

New Raspberry Pi OS release — December 2020

“Well, in a year as disrupted and strange as 2020, it’s nice to know that there are some things you can rely on, for example the traditional end-of-year new release of Raspberry Pi OS, which we launch today. Here …

New semiconductor detector shows promise for medical diagnostics and homeland security

“Security officials are tasked with preventing criminals from smuggling dangerous materials into a country, and detecting nuclear substances has been difficult and costly. Now Northwestern University researchers have developed new devices based on a low-cost material to aid in the …

New transistor design disguises key computer chip hardware from hackers

“A hacker can reproduce a circuit on a chip by discovering what key transistors are doing in a circuit – but not if the transistor “type” is undetectable. Purdue University engineers have demonstrated a way to disguise which transistor is which …

No Strings Attached: Maximizing Wireless Charging Efficiency with Multiple Transmitters

“New control strategy dynamically changes transmitter currents for optimal wireless charging in moving devices, such as robots and electric cars Scientists at Incheon National University, Korea, develop a control strategy that allows for transferring power wirelessly through multiple transmitter coils …

NXP Announces a Complete Suite of Radar Sensor Solutions that Can Surround Vehicles in a 360-degree Safety Cocoon

“NXP Semiconductors, the leader in automotive radar, has announced a complete suite of new radar sensor chipset solutions that can surround vehicles in a 360-degree safety cocoon and enable the identification and classification capabilities of imaging radar. The solutions, comprised …