Architecture of China’s Star Flash Protocol: A three-tier system featuring a Basic Application layer, a robust Basic Service Layer with high-security and QoS support, and dual-mode Starlight Access Layer (SLE/SLB) for low-energy and high-bandwidth communicati...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 15-04-2025

Key Thing to Know: Microchip’s MCP16701 PMIC integrates 8 buck converters, 4 LDOs, and a controller in a compact 8×8 mm package. Delivers up to 48% PCB area savings and 60% fewer components compared to discrete power solutions....

Buyer News | By Matthew Walker | 15-04-2025

Key Thing to Know: Esprit Electronics celebrates 40 years as a leading UK provider of Contract Electronic Manufacturing (CEM) services. The company supports a diverse range of sectors including aerospace, medical, industrial, and c...

In The News | By Matthew Walker | 15-04-2025

Looking to upgrade your Red Pitaya setup? Enter our exclusive Red Pitaya Click Shield giveaway at Hardware Pioneers Max 2025, hosted by Electropages. 📍 Where: Business Design Centre, London 📅 When: 23 April (09:00–18:00) & 24 April (09:00–17:00) 🎫...

By Jack Pollard | 14-04-2025

While traditional methods of monitoring bird flu have made significant strides in recent decades, the urgent need for rapid, accurate, and scalable detection solutions has spurred the exploration of innovative technologies. Recently, researchers at Washington...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 11-04-2025

Key Thing to Know: E-Paper displays allow users to to read ever-changing digital content on paper, eliminating glare and eye strain.  They don’t generate light but reflect it, making them a go-to choice for outdoor displays ...

Insights | By Gary Elinoff | 10-04-2025

While single-use rockets have long been the backbone of space travel, the push for more cost-effective and sustainable solutions has sparked a quest for new manufacturing approaches. Recently, companies like Rocket Lab have made a notable breakthrough in the...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 09-04-2025

Key Thing to Know: Modular and rugged: The SBCPRO-X51 features M.2 expansion slots, extended temperature support (-20°C to +80°C), and 24/7 operational reliability for harsh industrial and IoT environments. Flexible display integra...

Buyer News | By Matthew Walker | 09-04-2025

Key Thing to Know: Smart factories are reshaping manufacturing through hyper-connectivity, machine automation, and real-time data, driven by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Digital convergence of IT and OT enables near-co...

Technical Analysis | By Advantech | 09-04-2025

This article was written by James Stratford, Technical Director, Universal Science and Materials Direct. Drones have revolutionised aerial tasks that previously required hugely expensive approaches such as the use of helicopters or were just not possible at a...

Insights | By Jack Pollard | 08-04-2025

Key Thing to Know: Flexible pressure sensors are essential for enabling fine motor control in humanoid robots, but current versions often struggle with interference from moisture, bending, and electromagnetic fields in real-world environme...

Technical Analysis | By Liam Critchley | 07-04-2025

PCB Connect Group, a global provider of high-quality printed circuit boards (PCBs), will exhibit at Hardware Pioneers MAX 2025 on 23–24 April at the Business Design Centre, London. Visit Stand G4 to explore the company’s latest innovations in PCB technology,...

In The News | By Jack Pollard | 07-04-2025