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  • LIVE DIY: Make Your Own Timer-Controlled Doorbell

    ➀ The article provides a step-by-step guide to building a timer-controlled doorbell using a CD4060 timer IC and a relay, aimed at managing AC power usage efficiently;

    ➀ It explains the interface between the CD4060, relay components, and AC circuits, along with practical installation tips for the system;

    ➁ The project targets DIY enthusiasts, electronics students, AC manufacturers, and users seeking energy-saving solutions.

    DIYelectronicsrelay
  • High-Speed Loopback Relay

    ➀ Menlo Micro launches MM5622-01NBX loopback relay supporting 80Gbps data rates and DC–20GHz bandwidth for advanced SerDes/SoC testing;

    ➀ Compact SIP design integrates 12 high-speed channels, reduces PCB space by 90%, and consumes 95% less power than traditional relays;

    ➀ New HSIO SignalFlow Studio tool simplifies test board design with performance visualization and error minimization features.

    semiconductor
  • The Battery Stores Energy And Captures Carbon

    ➀ Researchers at the University of Surrey developed a lithium-CO₂ battery that stores energy and captures CO₂, using cost-effective caesium phosphomolybdate as a catalyst;

    ➁ The battery demonstrated high efficiency, stability over 100 cycles, and reduced energy loss, with potential applications in cutting emissions on Earth and Mars;

    ➂ The design utilizes scalable materials, offering a feasible solution for renewable energy storage and carbon reduction efforts.

    batteryenergy
  • Smart Lens Enables Non-Invasive Eye Monitoring

    ➀ Researchers developed a smart contact lens that monitors intraocular pressure (IOP) and eye movement (EM) in real-time, even with closed eyes, using capacitive and magnetic sensors;

    ➁ The lens achieves 97% accuracy in EM detection and detects pressure changes as small as 1 mmHg, enabling early diagnosis of glaucoma and neurodegenerative diseases;

    ➂ Wireless data transmission via glasses-mounted devices supports at-home health monitoring and telemedicine, with potential integration of drug delivery systems in future iterations.

    IoTMedicalwearables
  • 650V IGBTs For Solar Inverters

    ➀ Magnachip launches 650V Gen6 IGBTs with polyimide insulation and integrated diodes to enhance solar inverter efficiency by up to 15%;

    ➁ The MBQ40T65S6FHTH model reduces conduction loss by 25%, while MBQ40T65S6FSTH cuts switching loss by 15%, improving energy generation and system reliability;

    ➂ Designed for harsh environments, the IGBTs target 3kW to 15kW solar systems and expand Magnachip's renewable energy and industrial power solutions portfolio.

    Energy & PowerIGBT
  • Uniform Stretching In Next-Gen Flexible Displays

    ➀ POSTECH researchers developed uniform stretching technology for next-gen flexible displays using kirigami-inspired patterns, enabling 200% strain with consistent pixel performance;

    ➁ The innovation replaces rigid connectors with elastic materials and stress-redistributing incisions, solving deformation challenges;

    ➂ Integrated chiral liquid crystal elastomers (CLCEs) enable dynamic color-changing displays with anti-counterfeiting and encryption capabilities through circular polarization.

    Consumer
  • Multichannel Signal Analyzer For RF Measurements

    ➀ The FSWX signal and spectrum analyzer by Rohde & Schwarz features multichannel analysis with 4 GHz bandwidth per channel and an 8 GHz internal analysis bandwidth, enabled by a multi-path architecture;

    ➁ Its cross-correlation mode suppresses internal noise for enhanced signal detection, while independent triggering and broadband ADCs replace traditional YIG filters, improving accuracy and setup efficiency;

    ➂ Designed for applications like 5G, satellite communication, and automotive radar, the Linux-based system offers high-speed measurements and adaptability in RF testing.

    RFsemiconductor

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