Recent #Design news in the semiconductor industry

2 months ago
➀ The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has leaked high-resolution images of the upcoming Logitech MX Master 4 mouse; ➁ Notable changes include a wider, cleaner aesthetic for the primary click buttons and a redesigned thumb rest area; ➂ The mouse also features a third thumb button, a new scroll wheel design, and an LED indicator.
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3 months ago

➀ The Elektra Awards 2025 is inviting global electronics industry innovators, with new categories highlighting entrepreneurial talent (under 35), impactful start-ups, and workplace excellence;

➁ Specialized awards focus on neurodiversity products (e.g., sensory aids), futurist prototypes (like haptic sneakers), and IoT-driven smart building solutions;

➂ Free submissions are open until June 13, with additional categories spanning automotive, medical, consumer tech, and Manufacturer of the Year.

Designawards
5 months ago

➀ The Steelcase Karman High Back is a refined, lightweight task chair with a flexible, weight-activated frame for perfect, customized full-body support.

➁ It's the high-backed version of the Steelcase Karman, offering built-in headrest and neck cushion for extra back, shoulder, and neck support.

➂ The chair is designed to adjust to your body, with a floor-to-seat height range of 15.81 to 20.44 inches and a weight capacity of up to 350 pounds.

Designgaming
5 months ago

➀ This article discusses a reference design for extending SPI communication range using LVDS interface, which improves signal quality, reduces EMI, and maintains robustness against noise.

➁ The design utilizes TI's TIDA-060017 reference design, featuring LVDS driver and receiver modules, to transmit SPI signals over longer distances.

➂ The solution offers advantages such as enhanced speed, lower power consumption, and compatibility with a variety of industrial and medical applications.

DesignEDAMicrochipPCBSignal Integrity
6 months ago

➀ The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max offers excellent details and high-speed printing capabilities, though some detail is sacrificed for speed.

➁ The printer boasts a large build volume and premium features like a heated vat and sensors, but its auto-refill system didn't work in the test unit.

➂ Despite its high price, the M7 Max is a powerful machine for large prints and is one of the best resin 3D printers available.

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8 months ago
➀ A Brunel University academic argues that consumer product designers should study real-world usage of products; ➁ The professor highlights the importance of utility and usability studies in the context of big systems and organisations; ➂ He criticizes the income model based on selling expensive unlimited-use software and suggests moving towards usage-based billing.
DesignNetworkingconsumer products
9 months ago
➀ The article discusses the increasing prevalence of new technology in elevator and escalator designs, driven by the growing urban population and the need for energy-efficient solutions. ➁ It highlights the importance of reducing power consumption and protecting sensitive circuitry from external threats. ➂ The article provides recommendations for robust and energy-efficient elevator power control panels and cabin systems, focusing on circuit protection, sensing, and efficient control.
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9 months ago
➀ SureCore has developed a custom BGA package for cryogenic temperatures in partnership with Sarcina. This package is designed for extreme low temperature operations. ➁ SureCore aims to make Cryo-CMOS available for the Quantum Computing ecosystem with their CryoMem™ range of memory IP. ➂ The partnership will help QC companies design control/interface chips for cryogenic environments, improving the performance and scalability of quantum computers.
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