➀ Fraunhofer IMM and Ki'tech collaborate to develop a disposable microfluidic patch for at-home potassium monitoring via interstitial fluid analysis;

➁ The solution targets dialysis patients to prevent hyperkalemia risks, offering real-time potassium level tracking via a smartphone app and wireless data transmission;

➂ Clinical trials are planned to validate the device, aiming to reduce hospital visits and empower patients with autonomous health management.

➀ Nordic Inertial and Murata developed a MEMS-based inertial navigation system combining new algorithms and mass-produced sensors, achieving positioning accuracy close to navigation-grade standards;

➁ The system maintains sub-10-meter accuracy in GNSS-free environments (e.g., tunnels, parking garages) using a Raspberry Pi 5 and MEMS IMU, providing real-time geological north-referenced positioning;

➂ Addressing GNSS vulnerabilities, the collaboration aims to revolutionize industries like logistics and automotive with scalable, cost-effective inertial navigation solutions, marking a resurgence of the technology.

➀ The University of Koblenz hosted a 5-day RobertaLab summer camp for 14 girls aged 10–14, focusing on programming, robotics, and web development;

➀ Participants used Calliope mini microcontrollers, built Lego EV3 robots for simulated Mars missions, and learned HTML to design websites;

➂ Feedback highlighted heightened interest in STEM, with the camp showcasing the impact of hands-on tech education in engaging young girls.

➀ The EtherCAT P Reference Design by Microchip integrates high-speed data communication and power delivery over a single cable, reducing wiring complexity in industrial settings;

➁ It supports real-time deterministic communication with synchronized control, making it ideal for automation, robotics, and process control applications;

➂ Microchip provides comprehensive design resources including schematics, firmware examples, and performance data to accelerate implementation.

➀ Step-by-step guide on building a delay-off appliance timer using the TLC555 timer IC;

➁ Explains interfacing with a relay and AC power for real-world applications;

➂ Highlights practical uses in controlling devices like fans and lights with automatic shut-off.

➀ Silicon Motion approves its acquisition by MaxLinear after receiving Chinese regulatory approval for the merger;

➁ Silicon Catalyst partners with Analog Bits to support analog chip startups, while DeepCool and Noctua launch new cooling products;

➂ Microchip introduces CarrierRATE system, X-Epic upgrades verification software, and Google enhances AI-driven security for devices.

➀ Microchip unveiled the Adaptec SmartRAID 4300 at FMS 2025, a PCIe Gen4 x16 NVMe RAID controller without onboard drive connectivity, marking a departure from traditional designs.

➁ The controller performs XOR parity calculations on-device, allowing data to flow directly from the CPU to NVMe SSDs, bypassing traditional bottlenecks and improving performance (e.g., 27M+ IOPS in Linux).

➂ This approach aligns with industry trends adopted by GRAID and Pliops, leveraging PCIe efficiency and requiring colocation with SSDs on the same CPU for optimal latency reduction.

➀ Microchip Technology launched the Adaptec SmartRAID 4300 series, a NVMe RAID storage accelerator family designed for data centers and enterprise storage with up to 7x performance improvement using a disaggregated architecture;

➁ The solution supports NVMe/cloud SSDs, scales to 32×4 NVMe devices, and integrates advanced security features like hardware root of trust and self-encrypting drives;

➂ Power efficiency optimizations and comprehensive management tools (web GUI, CLI, BMC) enhance deployment flexibility for server OEMs and enterprise users.

➀ The article highlights the top 30 MEMS companies in 2024, as analyzed by market research firm Yole.

➀ Authored by industry veteran David Manners, it leverages his decades of experience covering electronics trends.

➂ This analysis is part of a broader series exploring rankings in the semiconductor sector, including fabless companies and foundries.

➀ The article, part of David Manners' 'Memory Lane' blog series, reflects on the electronics industry's evolution and future trends;

➀ Authored by David Manners, a veteran with over 40 years of experience covering the semiconductor and electronics sectors;

➂ Includes recommended readings such as 'NEW: Silicon Transistors' and 'New Era In Devices,' highlighting advancements in semiconductor technology.

➀ Dr.-Ing. Ronny Tobias Zimmermann received the Otto Hahn Medal for his research on reactor and catalyst pellet designs enabling flexible chemical energy storage via Power-to-X processes;

➁ His work developed core-shell catalyst pellets that prevent temperature spikes under dynamic renewable energy conditions, maintaining high product yield without requiring reactor modifications;

➂ The innovation offers an economically viable solution for large-scale energy storage, with Zimmermann currently leading a research group at the Max Planck Institute in Magdeburg.

➀ Fraunhofer IIS and IWES developed an acoustic sensor system with a specialized chip to remotely detect rotor blade damage in wind turbines, reducing costly inspections.

➁ The chip captures structural sound anomalies, transmits minimal data via mobile networks, and enables real-time monitoring, optimizing maintenance for offshore wind farms.

➂ Future upgrades aim to detect lightning strikes, enhancing reliability and supporting the energy transition through improved turbine durability.

➀ The error indicates a failure in establishing or maintaining a connection with an upstream server before HTTP headers were processed, leading to an abrupt termination;

➁ Potential causes include server overload, network instability, misconfigured proxies, SSL/TLS handshake failures, or security policies blocking the connection;

➂ Troubleshooting involves verifying server availability, inspecting network configurations, reviewing security/SSL settings, and analyzing server/client logs to identify the root cause.

➀ Electrical power subsystems must independently fulfill all energy needs for small satellites due to the absence of an external power grid in space;

➁ Radiation-tolerant power solutions and advanced technologies (e.g., GaN, SiC) are critical for efficiency and durability;

➂ System design prioritizes balancing power density, weight savings, and reliability for space-constrained applications.

➀ A team from Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena developed the SELDOM experiment to test radiation protection technology for space electronics, launching on NASA’s Artemis II mission via the TACHELES satellite;

➁ SELDOM detects cosmic radiation-induced failures (Single Event Latchups/Upsets) using microcontroller-based circuits to protect components like microchips;

➂ Supported by industry partners, the project highlights the university’s role in advancing practical aerospace innovations.

➀ Magdrive and Perpetual Atomics (UK) sign an MoU to integrate nuclear radioisotope power systems with plasma propulsion for space missions;

➁ The collaboration aims to enable long-endurance, high-agility missions for deep space exploration, lunar infrastructure, and defense applications;

➂ Magdrive secured $10.5M seed funding, tested propulsion units in orbit, and plans to expand manufacturing and R&D in the UK and US.

➀ Microchip Technology and Delta Electronics announced a collaboration to design silicon carbide (SiC)-based power supplies;

➁ SiC's wide-bandgap properties enable smaller, more efficient power solutions for high-voltage and high-power applications;

➂ Microchip emphasized SiC's growing importance, with its VP noting the material's role in advancing power supply performance.

➀ Fraunhofer IPMS and DIVE developed an optical measurement system (DIVE VEpioneer®) to streamline quality control in semiconductor manufacturing, reducing control wafer usage by 25% and CO₂ emissions by 118,000 kg monthly;

➁ The system uses spectroscopy and AI for non-invasive wafer inspection, enabling faster defect detection and enhancing production efficiency;

➂ The collaboration, part of the Green ICT initiative, aims to advance sustainable semiconductor manufacturing, with further plans for automation and integration improvements.

➀ A compact infrared laser with tunable wavelengths, requiring no movable parts, was jointly developed by TU Wien and Harvard University;

➀ It utilizes semiconductor ring structures to enable precise wavelength selection and stable emission across a broad spectrum;

➂ Applications include medical diagnostics and gas analysis, with the technology already patented and potential for expansion into telecommunications and visible light.

➀ The UK's zero-tariff policy on Chinese EV imports has led to a surge in low-cost models like the £15k Leapmotor and £25k GWM ORA, reducing the price gap between EVs and ICE vehicles.

➀ The author leveraged investments in Chinese EV stockists through offshore funds and used UK media to promote Chinese brands, strengthening ties with Chinese officials.

➂ Collaborations with government figures and strategic publicity efforts aim to secure financial rewards alongside diplomatic recognition.