Design
A.R.T releases guide on best soldering practices
Advanced Rework Technology (A.R.T.), an independent provider of IPC-certified and bespoke training services for the electronics assembly sector, has released a new guide outlining best practices for assembling and soldering plated through-hole (PTH) components.
Enabling future generations of self-sensing materials
Research from the University of Glasgow could significantly accelerate the development of advanced 3D-printed materials with applications in sectors such as aerospace, robotics, civil engineering, and more.
Cement-based material inspired by the human bone
Engineers at Princeton University have developed a cement-based material that is 5.6 times more resistant to damage than conventional cement.
Official Raspberry Pi Handbook 2024: what’s it all about?
The Official Raspberry Pi Handbook 2024 is the latest in the series of annual guides aimed at helping Raspberry Pi users make the most of their devices. Since the first handbook was published in 2019, each edition has evolved to reflect advancements in the platform and offer users fresh projects and tutorials.
element14 launches Halloween-themed design competition
Prepare for a frightful design experience as element14, an Avnet Community, invites makers and innovators to unleash their spooky creativity in the Halloween-themed ‘Boo! In A Box’ Design Challenge.
IC Manage advances GDP-XL design and IP management
IC Manage has announced major advances to its GDP-XL design and IP management platform.
Controlling molecular electronics with rigid, ladder-like molecules
As electronic devices continue to shrink, the limitations of physical size are increasingly hindering the ability to double transistor density on silicon microchips every two years, a trend known as Moore’s law.
Infineon introduces 20 Gbps universal USB peripheral controller
Infineon has announced the addition of the EZ-USB FX20 programmable USB peripheral controller to its EZ-USB product family.
Crystal resonator or an oscillator? How to choose the most effective technology for your design
Have you ever thought about the total cost of using a crystal resonator versus a MEMS oscillator? This question may not be at the forefront of your selection process when the price of crystals seems so cheap – at least on the surface.
Siemens and TSMC to advance integrated circuit and systems design
Siemens Digital Industries Software announces it has extended its longstanding collaboration with TSMC through multiple new development projects, product certifications, and innovative technology enablement for the foundry’s newest process technologies.