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New Project Aims to Offer System that Detects Threats to Electromagnetic Infrastructure Security

Developing a system for the detection of threats to the electromagnetic space is the goal of a new research project, the SOCRATES project, headed by IMDEA Networks Institute (a networking research organization based in Madrid, Spain).

7 Nov 2018

Fully Integrated 12 V Power Breaker from STMicroelectronics Adds Safety and Simplifies Design

STMicroelectronics’ STPW12 programmable electronic power breaker provides a convenient, integrated solution for quickly and safely disconnecting a faulty load from a 12 V bus.

From STMicroelectronics 27 Sep 2018

Novel Bolometer Measures Electromagnetic Radiation at Any Temperature

Bolometers, devices used for monitoring electromagnetic radiation by heating an absorbing material, are used by homeowners as well as astronomers.

12 Jun 2018

Conductive Paint Transforms Dull Walls into Sensor-Based Interactive Surfaces

Walls are basically just big, dull dividers. But with a few coats of conductive paint and some electronics, however, walls can be transformed into smart infrastructure that senses human touch, and recognizes things like gestures and when appliances are utilized.

25 Apr 2018

Backward Signal Improves Wireless Power Transfer

A method to boost the efficiency of wireless power transfer over long distances has been suggested by an international research team including scientists. This method has been tested with numerical simulations and experiments.

20 Apr 2018

WMG Researchers Develop Lithium Battery Temperature Sensor

Scientists at WMG at the University of Warwick have discovered that Lithium-ion batteries can be safely charged up to five times faster than the present recommended maximum charging limits. This was revealed by their newly developed direct, precise test of the internal temperatures and the electrodes potentials of the Lithium-ion batteries.

19 Feb 2018

Electric Field Strength Measuring Sensor is Less Prone to Distortion

TU Wien has succeeded in developing a sensor for measuring the strength of electric fields, which is much simpler, smaller and less prone to distortion.

26 Jan 2018

Electronic Magnetic Sensor to Advance Virtual Reality

Ultrathin electronic magnetic sensor that can be worn. By interacting with magnetic fields, it enables touchless control of virtual and physical objects.

23 Jan 2018

ABB Introduces High-Functionality Electricity Meters for 690 V Motors

With a clear focus on reducing costs and improving efficiency ABB has introduced an energy meter range that satisfies the requirements of 690 V motors and other applications in the same voltage range.

17 Jan 2018

Researchers Develop the First Switchable Molecular Diode

Molecular electronics is a developing research area where scientists learn about electrical properties of the molecules with a chemically programmed function. Molecules are capable of functioning as switches, diodes and transistors, all with a distinctive length of few nanometers.

5 Dec 2017