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September 26
- CircuitMaker: A Free PCB Tool We Can All Use
➀ CircuitMaker is a free PCB design tool offering professional features like 16-layer support, 3D visualization, and collaborative cloud-based workflows, powered by Altium's engine;
➁ The 2.3.0 update introduced KiCAD/P-CAD import, Nexar API component search, and integration with Autodesk Fusion 360 via Altium CoDesigner;
➂ While praised for accessibility and community focus, it lacks local file storage and has limited compatibility with non-Altium formats.
- JOB: Design/DFT Engineer At Infineon Technologies In Bengaluru
- JOB: Lab Technician ATE At Semtech Corporation In Hyderabad
- JOB: Test Engineer – RTU At Lucy Electric Manufacturing & Technologies In Vadodara
September 25
- Is Solar-Powered Audio Ready to Disrupt the Market?
➀ AIKO Technologies has developed solar-powered headphones that use advanced printing techniques and flexible materials for efficient solar charging even in low-light conditions;
➁ The hybrid power system combines solar energy with a lithium-ion battery, delivering up to 72 hours of use from 30 minutes of solar exposure at an affordable price;
➂ Future plans include AI-driven personalization, mobile apps for performance tracking, and sustainable manufacturing with perovskite materials.
- Inductors: The Tiny Parts Driving Big Power
➀ Inductors are fundamental components that store magnetic energy and regulate current in circuits, playing critical roles in DC-DC converters, smartphones, EVs, and communication systems;
➁ TAIYO YUDEN offers advanced inductor solutions using ferrite and metal materials, including the MCOIL™ series for miniaturized consumer devices and AEC-Q200-compliant inductors for automotive applications;
➂ The global automotive-grade inductor market is growing due to EV adoption, with innovations focusing on high-frequency performance, miniaturization, and reliability.
- Working With 400×168 Four Colour e-Paper
➀ The article explains how four-color e-Paper displays work using charged particles in microcapsules, requiring no backlight and retaining images without power.
➀ It demonstrates a DIY project using a 400×168 e-Paper display with ESP32, AHT10 sensor, and RTC, achieving ultra-low power consumption (30 µA in sleep mode) for 2-month battery life.
➂ The project code integrates libraries for graphical control, with applications ranging from smart clocks to IoT signage, highlighting e-Paper's potential in low-power display solutions.
- JOB: Electrical Design Engineer Schematic – COMOS, Eplan At Siemens In Pune
- Hardware Design Intern At TechLanz In Bengaluru
➀ TechLanz offers a Hardware Design Internship in Bengaluru focused on embedded systems development;
➀ Responsibilities include schematic design, PCB layout support, board testing, and collaboration with engineering teams;
➂ Applicants require electronics/electrical engineering skills, familiarity with tools like Altium/KiCad, and hands-on lab experience.
- Industrial Multi-Sensor Reference Design
➀ STMicroelectronics' STEVAL-IOD04KT1 reference design simplifies industrial sensor network development by integrating IO-Link, reducing MCU workload, and improving power efficiency;
➁ The design features a dual-channel transceiver, MEMS sensors (3-axis magnetic sensor, iNEMO inertial module), and robust hardware with ±2.5kV surge protection for harsh environments;
➂ Includes full software support (IO-Link stack, IODD files) and PCB design resources, enabling rapid prototyping and deployment of industrial IoT applications.
- JOB: Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer At TechShlok In Jaipur
- JOB: Hardware Board Design At Tata Consultancy Services In Hyderabad
- JOB: R&D Engineer HW Development At ABB In Bengaluru
- IoT-Based Soil Moisture Mapping
➀ The project develops an IoT-based soil moisture mapping system using the IndusBoard Coin for real-time monitoring of soil moisture, light, and temperature in agricultural fields;
➁ It operates in Wi-Fi AP mode, providing a web interface for visualizing soil moisture data via a color-coded grid and enabling data-driven irrigation decisions;
➂ The low-cost solution supports up to 30 land sections, integrates multiple sensors, and offers customizable features for precision farming applications.
September 24
- JOB: Senior Analog Design Engineer At STMicroelectronics In Noida
- JOB: PCB Design Engineer At Sanmina In Chennai
- LibrePCB: An Open EDA built For Makers And Engineers
➀ LibrePCB is a free, open-source EDA tool integrating schematic design, PCB layout, and manufacturing file export, tailored for makers, students, and small teams;
➁ Key features include a modular library system, real-time design rule checks, cross-platform compatibility, and direct manufacturing integration, with version 1.3.0 offering enhanced KiCad compatibility and HTML BOM exports;
➂ Fully licensed under GNU GPLv3 with no hidden costs, it prioritizes accessibility and community-driven development, with major UI and functionality upgrades planned for LibrePCB 2.0.
- JOB: Hardware Design Engineer At Tata Consultancy Services In Pune
- JOB: Power Electronics Engineer At UST In Bengaluru
- Compact TVS Diodes Deliver 3 kA Surge Protection
➀ Littelfuse's DFNAK3 TVS diode series offers 3 kA surge protection in a compact DFN package, reducing PCB footprint by 70% while meeting IEC 61000-4-5 Level 4 standards;
➁ The diodes feature lower clamping voltage to protect sensitive electronics in DC buses, PoE systems, and industrial equipment;
➂ Designed for applications including telecom infrastructure, data centers, and AI power supplies in harsh environments.
September 23
- JOB: Tester I – Semiconductor Product Validation At UST In Bengaluru
- JOB: PCB And Schematics Engineer 1 (PCB Layout Design Specialist) At Capgemini In Bengaluru
- JOB: Electronics HW Design Engg At Blue Star In Pune
- Satellite Ready Transceivers Power IoT
➀ Semtech expanded its Gen 4 LoRa transceiver portfolio with the dual-band LR2022 (satellite-ready) and cost-optimized LR2012 for sub-GHz IoT applications;
➁ The LR2022 supports global coverage with 2.4GHz, sub-GHz, and satellite links, while the LR2012 emphasizes deep coverage and ultra-low power consumption;
➂ These transceivers enable scalable IoT deployments across diverse environments, integrating legacy systems and enhancing connectivity versatility.
- Random-Bit Circuits For Solving Software Problems
➀ Researchers developed probabilistic computing using voltage-controlled magnetic tunnel junctions (V-MTJs) to generate random bits for solving complex computational problems;
➁ The system combines digital CMOS circuitry with V-MTJs, enabling efficient solutions for optimization and integer factorization tasks that challenge traditional computers;
➂ The design operates digitally, eliminates analog converters, and is compatible with standard CMOS processes, paving the way for scalable probabilistic computers.
- Efficient Chipset Redefines AI, Gaming
➀ MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 chipset features a third-gen "All Big Core" CPU with 29% single-core and 16% multi-core performance improvements, alongside 55% lower peak power consumption;
➁ Its ninth-gen NPU doubles AI compute capacity, supports 3B-parameter LLMs at double speed, and enables 4K on-device image generation while cutting energy use by 25%;
➂ The Arm G1-Ultra GPU delivers 33% higher gaming performance with 120FPS ray tracing, enhanced Unreal Engine integration, and 5CC carrier aggregation for 50% lower latency.
- Run Advanced AI Locally On Laptops and Workstations
➀ EnCharge AI introduces the EN100 accelerator chip, enabling advanced AI inference directly on laptops and workstations without cloud dependency;
➁ The chip utilizes analog in-memory computing, delivering 20x better performance per watt and supporting generative AI/computer vision with 128GB LPDDR memory;
➂ Compatible with PyTorch/TensorFlow, it offers programmable architecture for future AI models, emphasizing security and cost efficiency.
- Greater Flexibility For Open RAN Networks
➀ SynaXG and Kalray introduced an Arm-based Lookaside Acceleration solution for Open RAN networks;
➁ The system combines Kalray’s K300 PCIe accelerator card with SynaXG's O-RAN software stack to optimize performance and energy efficiency;
➂ It enables scalable, cost-effective 5G deployments by decoupling hardware and software for greater flexibility.
- Quantum Gates Operates At 98% Accuracy
➀ Researchers achieved 98% accuracy in quantum gate operations using 3D-printed ion traps, enabling stable qubit performance with reduced fabrication time;
➁ The traps, produced via two-photon polymerization, shorten production time to hours and allow rapid testing of new hybrid planar-3D designs;
➂ The breakthrough supports applications in quantum computing, atomic clocks, and sensors, with findings published in Nature.