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Seeking to improve sweat sensors, researchers at Waseda University in Japan have taken inspiration from rose petals. Sweat sensors exist and are used to monitor electrolyte levels during exercise as a way to improve hydration. The challenge at Waseda was to make a sweat sensor that could be put on and taken off when required – so no adhesive involved ...
Rutronik is stocking precision thin-film surface-mount resistors from Vishay, for industrial, medical and automotive use – all are AEC-Q200 qualified, sulphur tested and RoHS compliant. TNPW e3 resistors are an “economical alternative in the thin-film range”, said the component distributor, “ideally suited for industrial and automotive use”. Size options are 0201, 0402, 0603, 0805, 1206 and 1210, tolerance can be ...
For those looking to connect a lot of high-voltage circuits, Molex has introduced a connector with 62 2.2kVdc contacts, along with 68 500Vdc ‘low-voltage’ contacts. All pins are rated to carry 1A and contact resistance is under 8mΩ. To reach full operating potential, the terminations of the cable-mount plug and PCB-mount receptacle must be potted with epoxy. The ~40mm diameter ...
Redwire, the space infrastructure specialist, is planning for future in-space pharmaceutical development by forming SpaceMD. The Florida-based company says the new entity will focus on growing seed crystals in orbit that will be used on Earth to create new or reformulated pharmaceuticals. SpaceMD It will be building on Redwire’s existing in-space programme known as PIL-BOX technology. And as part of ...
Electromechanical specialist, Devlin Electronics has acquired Purekeys UK, the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for Purekeys medical keyboards. The wired and wireless keyboards and input devices are for use by doctors, dentists, hospitals and vets. They can be cleaned to reduce the risk of contamination in clinical settings. The flat, waterproof keyboards are IP66-rated and can be cleaned using hospital-grade ...
A/V specialist, Crystal Display Systems (CDS), has added IP66-rated stainless steel monitors to its range of industrial displays. The six-sided IP66 sealed enclosure seals the monitor to offer “complete protection” from water jets, dust and debris, said the company. Housed in a stainless steel chassis, they are hygienic – the non-porous stainless steel prevents bacterial growth and withstands regular sanitation ...
Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have created a stick-on, thin, flexible, stretchy electrode array that can pick up EEG signals from the brain, which are around 10-times smaller than ECG signals from the heart. On to this is mounted an electronics package that extracts and wirelessly transmits the acquired signals. “Unlike EEG caps that are bulky with ...
Rigorous testing of display components is essential to meet consumer expectations and maintain brand reputation, says Samudrapom Dam In the competitive landscape of consumer electronics, display quality is paramount. Manufacturers face the dual challenge of ensuring high performance while managing production complexities. This article delves into the measurement challenges associated with these display components, highlighting how innovative testing solutions enhance ...
Synopsys has completed the acquisition of Ansys. The $35bn deal brings Ansys’ predictive simulation and analysis tools into the Synopsys family for design tools using AI. “The increasing complexity of developing intelligent systems demands design solutions with a deeper integration of electronics and physics, enhanced by AI,” said Sassine Ghazi, president and CEO of Synopsys (pictured). “Today marks a transformational ...
Astute Group has signed a distribution agreement with Silanna Semiconductor to distribute its Plural ADCs in Europe and India. According to Astute, Plural ADCs offer a more affordable and versatile option with shorter lead times compared to current market alternatives. They are factory-configurable, providing over 150 ADC variants with sample rates ranging from 20 to 250Msps. The ADCs are available ...
