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Reproducing functional principles of the brain with the use of technology
A research team from Kiel led by Professor Hermann Kohlstedt, Head of the Nanoelectronics Department at Kiel University and spokesman of the national collaborative research project "Memristive devices for neural systems", funded by the German Research Foundation, aim to track this impressive efficiency of the human brain using technology and to implement its method of operation in artificial neural networks.
DC converters meet medical approvals
A series of medical DC converters, the ‘G&H’ series, has been launched by PowerPax, from global power conversion manufacturer Mornsun. This range features un-regulated dual output, G series and single output, H series, parts in both 1 and 2W variants in an industry standard SIP package which is manufactured of black flame-retardant and heat resistant plastic (UL94 V-0 rated).
Multi-output AC/DC power supply regulates voltage combinations
Power Sources announces the addition of the high-power density, 400W, multi-output NXT-400M series to their Integrated Power Designs AC/DC power supply portfolio. It is available in open frame or optional chassis and cover package. The NXT-400M series meets EN60601-1 3rd edition (BF) medical and EN60950-1 ITE certifications.
Software could routinely track brain atrophy in MS
University at Buffalo researchers will soon be testing in the U.S., Europe, Australia and Latin America a software tool they developed that could make assessing brain atrophy part of the clinical routine for MS patients. The research is funded by Novartis, as part of its commitment to advance the care for people with MS with effective treatments and tools for assessment of disease activity.
Artificial pancreas to become available by 2018
The artificial pancreas - a device which monitors blood glucose in patients with type 1 diabetes and then automatically adjusts levels of insulin entering the body - is likely to be available by 2018, conclude authors of a paper in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes). Issues such as speed of action of the forms of insulin used, reliability, convenience and accuracy of glucose monitors plus cybersecurit...
Bringing precision to the AI safety discussion
We believe that AI technologies are likely to be overwhelmingly useful and beneficial for humanity. But part of being a responsible steward of any new technology is thinking through potential challenges and how best to address any associated risks. So today we’re publishing a technical paper, 'Concrete Problems in AI Safety', a collaboration among scientists at Google, OpenAI, Stanford and Berkeley. Author: Chris Olah, Google Research
Mild electrical current estimulation can sharpen vision
Stimulating the visual cortex of the brain for 20 minutes with a mild electrical current can improve vision for about two hours, and those with worse vision see the most improvement, according to a Vanderbilt University study published in Current Biology.
Space-saving wireless charging for 5V applications
A powdered-iron-based, WPC-compatible wireless charging A11 type transmitter coil for 5V applications has been introduced by Vishay.
The industry’s first radiation-tolerant FPGA kit
Microsemi has announced the RTG4 development kit with its recently announced RTG4 PROTO FPGAs. Hailed as the industry’s first radiation-tolerant FPGA kit providing space designers a comprehensive evaluation and design platform, it is suited for the development of applications such as data transmission, serial connectivity, bus interface and high speed designs, using the company’s RTG4 radiation-tolerant high-speed FPGAs.
Components drive targets automotive applications
The portfolio of automotive-qualified products at Farnell element14 has been extended with the addition of over 250 new ROHM semiconductors. The ranges include LSI, diodes, transistors and power management solutions, suited for the different automotive application segments. To meet the increasing needs of digitisation in new automotive applications, ROHM is developing new products to deliver full system solutions.