Florida-based API is a supplier of microwave and RF subsystems for military, aerospace, and commercial applications

An interesting blog post on gadgethelpline takes a detailed look at the Android projector functionality, as found in the recently relased Samsung Galaxy Beam...

Cliff Electronics of Surrey is aiming at SMEs and micro-businesses with a range of production aids. There is Quicktest, a connector that allows bare wire ends to safely be hooked up to the mains - see photo above "To operate, the lid is opened and ...

FTDI is supporting the Android Open Accessories initiative with the introduction of a USB Full Speed (12 Mbit/s) host IC designed for Android platforms, such as

The semiconductor industry appears to be edging back to its roots – making its own manufacturing equipment and fabbing its own chips.

Austrian chip firm ams has developed a reference design for a simple current and voltage measurement circuit to produce state of charge readings for electric scooter batteries. The intention is to allow electric scooter manufacturers to replace more basic voltmeter displays with a fuel gauge. “With an accurate fuel gauge based on the AS8510, riders of cheap battery-powered scooters will be able to see exactly ...

We’ve been following the course of NFC on Android for a while, but I didn’t expect a security story to arise… Step forward Ars Technica and a report that Near Field Comms (using ACR122U and SCL3711 card readers) have been the route to hack Google Android and Linux-based MeeGo operating systems… It is the work of a research consultant at ...

Lime Microsystems has signed an agreement with the strategic investment firm In-Q-Tel, which specialises in supporting technology used by the US Intelligence Community. The UK-based multi-band, multi-standard transceiver chip firm has plans to deploy its products in commercial and government markets. “IQT’s partners require exceptional reliability, high performance and a proven product, so the partnership is a significant validation of both our transceiver and ...

The UK needs a master plan to unleash innovation in tech manufacturing, writes Marco Pisano, electronics programme manager at national industry body Intellect Despite this government’s appearance to be listening industry more than the previous one, it still has failed to come up with a coherent industrial strategy for Britain. It is well known how much industry needs long-term stability ...

It's been a few years since we've emerged on the other side of the rabbit hole from the dramatic downturn of 2008-2009. Many things have changed in the world, including the state of high tech. I thought it would be interesting to speak with a diverse group of leading people in the semiconductor and IP market to get their sense on the industry today and how it has changed for their companies and where they think it may be going.