The University of Manchester has a graphene-based transparent conductor for LCDs that out-performs ITO (indium tin oxide), and could cost less.
Monthly Archives: April 2008
NXP buys Conexant digital TV business
NXP is to acquire Conexant’s set-top box operations “With this transaction, NXP’s existing set-top box and digital TV operations will be combined with Conexant’s BMP [broadband media processing] business,” said NXP. “The combined operations will create a top three player in digital video systems with the scale to establish a strong leadership position.” The deal represents NXP’s fourth acquisition since ...
Weak Dollar Surprises Bozotti (again)
Dear old Bozotti. Like a gramophone record which has got stuck, the boss of STMicroelectronics has blamed the dollar for poor results for the third quarter in a row.
Premier Electronics serial extension solution
The CP-102UF is claimed to be the world's first serial extension solution that integrates a multiport serial board with a fiber optic interface.
GE Fanuc announces cost-effective switch
With the company’s announcement of the NETernity RM981RC unmanaged Layer-2 Gigabit Ethernet switch, GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms continued to broaden its alre
Molex, Neoconix present flexible HD&S interposer
Molex and Neoconix have partnered to deliver a flexible, copper-based high-density and speed (HD&S) interposer.
Government skills policy damaging electronics, says Lord Leitch
Lord Leitch has told MPs that failures in electronic, electronic engineering and management skills are damaging UK competiveness
OKW Comtec range of sloping front keypad enclosures
OKW has introduced the Comtec range of sloping front keypad enclosures which feature 10 degree inclined operating area designed for comfortable operation of the
LPRS 434MHz radio module, alternative to ZigBee or Bluetooth
LPRS, the industrial wireless communications specialist, is offering a 434MHz radio module from Circuit Design as an alternative to ZigBee or Bluetooth standard
An Engineer in Wonderland – Slug-O-Cutor
Like many people last year, I had a slug infestation.