Analysis
The cost of our energy consumption across the globe
Across the world, countries are facing increasing pressure to reduce the ecological imprint they leave on the planet, slow down climate change, and protect the environment for future generations. Greater emphasis has been placed on the importance of transitioning to using renewable energy, instead of fossil fuels.
Bloodhound catches the scent of a world record
The Bloodhound Land Speed Record (LSR) team revealed the car aiming to claim a new World Land Speed Record next year, seen for the first time in completed desert spec as it begins its high speed testing programme in the Hakskeenpan desert, Northern Cape, South Africa.
Highly adaptable board level shielding
Assisting engineers dealing with EMI/RFI issues in their PCB designs, Harwin has just announced the introduction of three new shielding cans. Supplied in a tape-and-reel format, these cans increase the company’s existing range of EMC products. The new can dimensions are 10x10mm, 15x10mm and 30x10mm, all with a three millimetre profile height and 0.15mm thickness material.
How the ECC changed the UK telecoms property market
The new Electronic Communications Code (ECC) has caused inactivity in the UK telecoms property market, but there is still an opportunity for landlords to generate revenue through the hosting of 5G infrastructure, according to new research from Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH).
App launches Text Stickers feature in first ‘Instagram stories’ style
An innovative new text stickers feature is enabling users of the TouchNote app to create physical Instagram style stories on traditional cards and postcards. Users of theapp can now add fun, customised and expressive twists to the cards they create. And they obviously don’t disappear in 24 hours like the artwork people spend so long creating on Instagram.
High-speed crossbar switch supports signal routing
Diodes Incorporated has announced, at USB Developer Days, the PI3DBS16222 crossbar switch for high-speed differential and serial signals. Optimised for the latest protocols, it provides a solution to routing high-speed signals up to 20Gbps around high-performance electronic equipment, from personal computers and mobile devices to network switch backplanes and high-end test tools.
Bloodhound LSR – back on the road to making history
The Bloodhound Land Speed Record team is in a celebratory mood, having successfully completed the crucial high speed testing phase of the programme, during which it notched eye-watering speeds of 628mph / 1,010km/h. This places the Bloodhound LSR car, unofficially, as the sixth fastest car of all time.
Connectivity to drive development of highly autonomous systems
Real-Time Innovations (RTI) has announced that Xpeng Motors has selected Connext DDS as the connectivity framework for its latest production model, the Xpeng P7 intelligent electric sedan. The use of RTI technology allows Xpeng Motors to offer reliable, robust and advanced autonomous driving systems in its 2nd generation electric vehicles.
North American smart home market to reach $49.5bn by 2023
With more than 40 million installed smart home systems at the end of this year, North America is the most advanced smart home market in the world. According to PreciseSecurity.com research, a strong upward trend is expected to continue in the following years, with market revenue reaching $49.5bn by 2023.
The smart solutions for better connectivity
Specialising in helping humans interact with technology, Bridgetek is a semiconductor company that provides high performance MCUs, display products and develops innovative silicon solutions which aim to enhance seamless interaction with the latest technologies in connectivity. Big topics in the industry right now include making sure everything is connected, whether that be your home, office, or even your public transport!?