The hybrid “eBiobots” are the first to combine soft materials, living muscle and microelectronics, said researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern University and collaborating institutions. They described their centimeter-scale biological machines in the journal Science Robotics.
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The hybrid “eBiobots” are the first to combine soft materials, living muscle and microelectronics, said researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern University and collaborating institutions. They described their centimeter-scale biological machines in the journal Science Robotics.
Sang-Hoon Bae, international collaborators create new materials for next-generation electronics
Engineers face persistent challenges with PCBA designs as they become more complex, posing a risk to the development process as a whole. Those who neglect design complexity may fall behind development schedules, incur expenses, and miss market deadlines.
Semiconductors are the building blocks of modern electronics, powering everything from smartphones to satellites. This in-depth guide provides a comprehensive understanding of semiconductors' engineering principles and applications, delving into their fundamental concepts, materials, devices, manufacturing processes, and their impact on today's technology landscape.
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This article provides a detailed examination of logic gate symbols, truth tables, and transistor level implementations, with practical insights for digital design and hardware professionals.
This article covers every aspect of the Arduino UNO pinout, presenting a technical, pin-by-pin explanation to help readers confidently design, analyze, and implement Arduino-based systems.
This article explores how to read resistor color code correctly, covering the fundamental theory, relevant standards, practical examples, and design-oriented insights, providing practical tips for efficient and accurate circuit prototyping.
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Learn why growing hardware teams slow down as they scale, and how aligned workflows, parallel collaboration, and real-time design visibility restore speed and momentum.
This article explores how to read resistor color code correctly, covering the fundamental theory, relevant standards, practical examples, and design-oriented insights, providing practical tips for efficient and accurate circuit prototyping.
This article outlines the main connector types used in electronic systems and the design trade-offs engineers must consider when selecting them.
Learn how to select the right Murata MLCCs for modern power architectures, balancing low ESL, stable capacitance, and smart placement to ensure power integrity in high-speed, high-current systems.
The hybrid “eBiobots” are the first to combine soft materials, living muscle and microelectronics, said researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern University and collaborating institutions. They described their centimeter-scale biological machines in the journal Science Robotics.
Sang-Hoon Bae, international collaborators create new materials for next-generation electronics
Engineers face persistent challenges with PCBA designs as they become more complex, posing a risk to the development process as a whole. Those who neglect design complexity may fall behind development schedules, incur expenses, and miss market deadlines.
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Trustworthy and reliable applications are fueling the worldwide IoT success story. This article explains why protecting IoT edge devices is crucial in an environment with threats on the rise.
Approximately 7% of the world's gold can be found inside discarded electronic devices, in form of PCB Gold Fingers. While a tonne of Gold Ore produces just 5 grams of pure gold on average, a tonne of electronic scrap can house 300 grams of gold inside it. Here we gloss over the significance of gold fingers in the present day electronics industry and all kinds of gold fingers specifications you need to know.
This in-depth guide will delve into the fundamentals of I2C and SPI communication protocols, including their working principles, comparative advantages, system configurations, and practical applications in embedded systems and IoT devices.
Electrical engineers must continually seek out new options and keep up with market changes. Take note of these six trends within the electronics industry.
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Vias go through two or more layers of PCBs to form an electrical connection. Making them right under the component’s pad saves space, reduces track inductance and simplifies design.
Show the world what you can create with cutting-edge single-board computer hardware.
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Advancements in power storage devices, Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductors, etc. are key to achieving carbon neutrality in various industries.
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The right programming method will be determined by the volume of your assembly run and the form factor of your device.
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It is hard to think of a profession facing a more trying set of circumstances than farming. Climate change has brought higher temperatures and lower winter rainfall. Soil erosion, a loss of biodiversity, as well as myriad pests and diseases add to the farmer’s burden.
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EPFL chemical engineers have invented a solar-powered artificial leaf, built on a novel electrode which is transparent and porous, capable of harvesting water from the air for conversion into hydrogen fuel. The semiconductor-based technology is scalable and easy to prepare.
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Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) provide the foundation for the assembly of electronic components and enable the functionality of a wide range of devices. This article journeys through the requisite steps in the PCB manufacturing process, detailing the procedures involved in each.
Success lies in open innovation and forging partnerships to further develop deep-tech, medical applications for its technology. So, at first glance, Eindhoven and its semiconductor and deep-tech focus isn’t the obvious place for a pharma company. Yet the founders of Emultech knew they needed to be here, and time has proved them right.
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