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Quantum leap for Heriot-Watt research into unhackable communications networks

“Scientists at Heriot-Watt University have published ground-breaking research into the phenomenon known as quantum entanglement. This is when two particles – such as photons of light – remain connected even when they’re separated by vast distances. In a world riddled with …

Rebuilding IC555 - Astable Multivibrator

“This Astable multivibrator is used to generate the PWM signal. Basically a rectangular signal of variable duty cycle and frequency. 555 timer is one of the most advanced and most popular IC of it’s time. This IC has a …

Renesas’ New Programmable Clock Generator Delivers Industry’s Best Combination of Programmability, Power, Jitter, and Size

“New VersaClock® 7 Devices from the Timing Leader Enable Users to Configure Frequencies, I/O Levels and GPIO Pins; Available in Space-Saving Packages to Reduce Board Space. Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today …

Reversing the charge

“Battery power from electric vehicles to the grid could open a fast lane to a net-zero future. Owners of electric vehicles (EVs) are accustomed to plugging into charging stations at home and at work and filling up their batteries with …

RP2040 Oscilloscope Analog Front-end

“An analog Frontend shield for the Scoppy Oscilloscope, running on the RP2040 This post will look at my prototype Analog front-end for the Scoppy RP2040 Oscilloscope. It is important to state right from the beginning that this circuit is one …

SeismoM5 Earthquake Sensor

“An MQTT Earthquake Seismc Sensor with M5StickC and SPK HAT Living in a highly seismic activity city brings its own challenges. Waking up in the middle of the night with a shake and wondering the epicenter and magnitude of the …

Shining a new light on oil-slick rainbows and other thin-layer physics

“To invent a new tool for studying how chemicals react at interfaces, researchers shoot tiny jets of oil and water at each other and illuminate them. When sunlight reflects on an oily puddle of water in a parking lot, it …

Soft touch sensitivity

“Compliant and conductive carbon nanomaterial could be the perfect fit for on-skin electronics. A soft and flexible electronic “e-skin,” so sensitive it can detect the minute temperature difference between an inhaled and an exhaled breath, could form the basis of …

Sound Disturbance and Temperature Detector for Gamers

“Utilize sensors to monitor sound disturbances and temperature levels in a gaming environment. If thresholds are reached, alerts are sent. Many things can be neglected due to the concentration required for games with the compounded effect of noise-canceling headphones. It …

Stabilizing Lithium-Ion Batteries with Microbially Synthesized Electrolyte Additive

“A microbially prepared pyrazine diamine compound significantly stabilizes high-energy density lithium-ion batteries, shows a new study by researchers from Japan Lithium-ion batteries with high-energy-density cathodes are necessary to meet the energy demands of next-generation electronics and electric vehicles. At high …