Electrical Engineering/Electronics
Technology uses ‘single’ approach to develop electronics, acoustics
IMAGE: Purdue University innovators developed a new approach to creating popular thin films used for devices. This image shows work on a sample of that innovation while it was heating up. view more Credit: Purdue University/Robynne Paldi WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A Purdue University innovator has developed a new approach to creating popular thin films used …
Stabilization technology for wireless communications for manufacturing systems
IMAGE: Image of an unregistered terminal (right) and visualization screen (left) of real-time visualization technology for wireless environment. By analyzing the information from the sensor installed in the yellow circle in… view more Credit: National Institute of Information and Communications Technology [Abstract] The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT, President: TOKUDA Hideyuki, Ph.D.) …
Colorful Perovskites: NREL advances thermochromic window technologies
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) report a breakthrough in developing a next-generation thermochromic window that not only reduces the need for air conditioning but simultaneously generates electricity. Heat generated by sunlight shining through windows is the single largest contributor to the need for air conditioning and cooling in …
Researchers expand microchip capability with new 3D inductor technology
IMAGE: A scanning electron microscope micrograph of a rolled microinductor architecture, approximately 80 micrometers in diameter and viewed from one end looking inward. Reprinted with permission from X. Li et al.,… view more Credit: Image courtesy Xiuling Li CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Smaller is better when it comes to microchips, researchers said, and by using 3D components …
Sharing solar technology with developing countries
IMAGE: Sunrise project researchers from Swansea University and Indian partner universities visit a village in rural India. The project aims to help communities in developing countries to generate their own… view more Credit: Sunrise Project, Swansea University A Swansea-led project which will help communities in developing countries to generate their own solar power has been awarded …
