Every electronic and optoelectronic device generates heat, and today that heat is managed almost entirely from the outside. Heatsinks, fans, cold plates and refrigerators are bulky exterior measures ...

Have you ever smelled a burning circuit board?That isn't just the smell of a 'failure.' It is the smell of the moment physics ...

QSPICE is an analog and mixed-signal simulator characterized by high simulation speed, accuracy and reliability. It is a new program and can be downloaded here. QSPICE is still in the demonstration ...

Integrated circuits (ICs), often called the heart of modern electronics, have quietly fueled a technological revolution. From the tiny chips in our smartphones to the sophisticated systems in medical ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Circuit boards form the foundation of modern electronics, but their production relies on materials that persist in the environment for centuries. These boards must meet precise ...

Textiles have accompanied humanity for thousands of years, but the fibres that make up our clothing have remained, for the most part, electrically passive. A growing body of research aims to change ...

What is a pre-charge circuit and what role does it play? The fundamental elements of a pre-charge circuit. Some basic best practices and where to find more information. A common challenge in systems ...

Design, simulation and manufacturing advances continue to push photonic integrated circuits (PICs) to smaller sizes, which provide greater capabilities per chip, writes Liam Critchley. Advanced optics ...

Issues surrounding recycling of electronic waste. Jabil's efforts to improve electronics sustainability. Details about Retronix's groundbreaking technology for component reuse The global electronics ...

Circuit protection devices are used to protect electronic components from unwanted transients such as current and voltage surges, electrostatic discharge (ESD), lightning, spikes and other signals ...

A "living circuit" has been developed that connects multiple bacterial colonies like electronic components to perform ...