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Nanophysics: the right twist

“Stacked layers of ultrathin semiconductor materials feature phenomena that can be exploited for novel applications. A team led by LMU physicist Alexander Högele has studied effects that emerge by giving two layers a slight twist. Novel, ultrathin nanomaterials exhibit remarkable …

New algorithm keeps drones from colliding in midair

“Researchers create a trajectory-planning system that enables drones working together in the same airspace to always choose a safe path forward. When multiple drones are working together in the same airspace, perhaps spraying pesticide over a field of corn, there …

New invention: The oxygen-ion battery

“A new type of battery has been invented at TU Wien (Vienna): The oxygen-ion battery can be extremely durable, does not require rare elements and solves the problem of fire hazards. Lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous today - from electric cars to …

Power Deliverer with Current Monitor

“This is an update to my earlier Power Deliverer project to add a current monitor that gives a continuous display of the current consumption. The Power Deliverer allows you to use a USB-C power adapter as a power supply …

Renesas Expands RISC-V Embedded Processing Portfolio with New Voice-Control ASSP Solution

“New RISC-V ASSP Allows Industrial and Consumer Electronics Designers to Quickly and Cost Effectively Differentiate Applications with Voice Recognition. Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today extended its industry-leading RISC-V portfolio with …

SINCLAIR ZX81 Sound Digitizer

“I wrote the original source code of my now published program in 1986. I recently found it in one of the old spiral notebooks. I typed it but it didn’t work because it has a lot of errors. Unfortunately …

STMicroelectronics makes lithium batteries perform better and last longer with high-accuracy BMS controller

“STMicroelectronics’ L9961 battery-management-system (BMS) device provides market-leading accuracy and flexibility to enhance the performance, lifetime, and safety of Li-ion and Li-polymer batteries. Suitable for battery packs up to 25V, the L9961 provides monitoring, balancing, and protection of batteries for diverse …

STMicroelectronics reveals STM32 programming/debug probe with extended power-measurement range, enabling next-generation ultra-low-power applications

“STMicroelectronics’ STLINK-V3PWR is a new in-circuit debugging and programming probe that provides accurate power measurement suitable for applications running on any STM32 microcontroller (MCU). Having a wide dynamic range to handle power-conscious projects including IoT and wireless applications, the …

The MagPi 128

“Learn to code with Python. Discover the art of coding with Raspberry Pi Astrophotography. Point your Raspberry Pi and camera to the night sky. Build a machine-learning transcriber. Use ML technology and build a voice-to-text transcriber. Make a DIY binary …

Toshiba Releases 150V N-channel Power MOSFET with Industry-leading Low On-resistance and Improved Reverse Recovery Characteristics that Help Increase the Efficiency of Power Supplies

“Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has launched a 150V N-channel power MOSFET “TPH9R00CQ5,” which uses the latest[2] generation U-MOSX-H process, for switching power supplies of industrial equipment, such as that used in data centers and communications …