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The Batteryless Remote Control

Terry Knight — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:11:00 GMT

Arveni is a European company that has developed a system remote that is powered by the ambient energy the user applies to the buttons on the remote control. While the technology is still being proto-typed, we got an exclusive look at the world's only batteryless remote control.

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The MSP430 Ultra-Low-Power MCU

Terry Knight — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:11:00 GMT
One of Texas Instruments product lines is dedicated to ultra-low-power applications. At the heart of those applications is the MSP430 processor allowing engineers to design radio and other applications from harvested energy. Adrian Valenzuele, a Product Marketing Engineer at TI shows us the technology and some applications.

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EnerChip Applications

Terry Knight — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:11:00 GMT
The EnerChip solid-state battery can be used to store energy from ambient sources, like vibration, solar and heat creating zero-power devices. Steven Grady, VP of Marketing for the Cymbet Corporation shows us a few examples of this technology in use. You can order the kit in this video from Digikey.

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The EnerChip Solid-State Battery

Terry Knight — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:11:00 GMT
The EnerChip solid-state battery is a, “battery-on-a-chip” thin film battery that can provide back-up power ranging from a few hours to several weeks depending on the stand-by current requirements of the system. Steven Grady, VP of Marketing for the Cymbet Corporation gives us an overview of the technology. You can order the kit in this video from Digikey.

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ADM2582E: Signal and Power Isolated RS-485 Transceiver

Analog Devices — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:20:00 GMT
The ADM2582E/ADM2587E, by Analog Devices, are fully integrated isolated data transceivers with ±15 kV ESD protection and is suitable for high speed communication on multipoint transmission lines.

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EMI in isoPower® Devices

Analog Devices — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:20:00 GMT
This in-depth video, from Analog Devices, shows how to reduce EMI (electromagnetic interference) in isoPower®-based devices. isoPower® is a complete and fully integrated isolation solution for power transfer across an isolation barrier using micro-transformers.

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LeXsolar Solar Energy Experiment Kit

CurtisEllzey — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:27:00 GMT
Numerous experiments dealing with solar electric systems and optics make the LeXsolar solar energy experiment kit a unique tool for students to learn about photovoltaic technology. The kit consists of a main board and a variety of modules. These modules can be plugged on the main board to make electrical circuits and measurements. The innovative structure of the main board, the modules and explanation book and CD make the system very versatile and extendable. For more information, visit SOLARC.

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ARTBAG Solar Bags

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:58:00 GMT
In cooperation with Artbag24, SOLARC has developed a series of shoulder bags and backpacks with built in solar modules. The integrated solar module makes it possible to recharge batteries or small electronic devices, such as PDAs, GPS, cell phones, MP3-players and more. Artbag24 bags are available with interchangeable covers, allowing you to switch between a variety of designs. For more information, visit Solar to Go.

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Solar To Go Portable Solar Devices

CurtisEllzey — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:09:00 GMT
Solar to Go was founded with the focus to market high quality, ecologically friendly portable products with state-of-the-art electronics, solar technology and design. Their products are being developed in the United States, Germany and Switzerland and include the SoLait solar powered mixer, a solar LED lamp for camping, and e.GO!, a microprocessor-controlled universal battery charger from SOLARC. For more information, visit Solar to Go.

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SOLARC Low Power Solar Modules

CurtisEllzey — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:22:00 GMT
SOLARC develops innovative and high quality small devices powered by solar photovoltaic energy and specializes in highly efficient solar off-grid electricity supplies. In addition to consumer products like solar mixers and chargers, they also supply a variety of high efficiency DC/DC Converters, Solar Charge Regulators and Solar Measuring Devices. For more information, visit SOLARC.

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MAARS Robot - Part 2

CurtisEllzey — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:25:00 GMT
QinetiQ North America's Dan Deguire, Senior Program Manager for Future Robotics, details the safety features built into the MAARS robotic platform as well as additional features that set it apart from the SWORDS robots that came before it. The new Digital Control Unit (DCU) significantly improves command and control and situational awareness for the operator, resulting in greater safety margins. For more information, visit NWUAV Propulsion Systems.

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MAARS Robot - Part 1

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:45:00 GMT
Electronic Design's Bill Wong had a chance to talk with QinetiQ North America's Dan Deguire about the MAARS (Modular Advanced Armed Robotic System), a modular remote weapons platform & IED neutralization tool. MAARS uses the more powerful M240B medium machine gun and has significant improvements in command and control, situational awareness, maneuverability, mobility, lethality, and safety compared to its SWORDS predecessor. For more information, visit NWUAV Propulsion Systems.

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Listening to your Brain

Terry Knight — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:11:00 GMT
Demonstrating the capabilities of an 8-channel Wireless EEG Monitoring Platform developed by IMEC and the Holst Centre, a steel drum ceiling design provides a responsive environment to delight visitors with an acoustic representation of their electrical brain activity. Wolfgang Eberle, Senior Scientist/Project Manager Bioelectric Systems and Lindsay Brown Researcher, Body Area Network introduce Joe Desposito of Electronic Design Magazine to the Steel Sky, a work of art by Christoph De Boeck.

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Ambulatory Wireless EEG Monitoring Platform

Terry Knight — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:11:00 GMT
The 8-channel EEG developed by IMEC and the Holst Centre uses a ultra low-power analog readout ASIC to wirelessly monitor patients while increasing the level of human comfort while being monitored. The system uses very low power, 1.8 mA, allowing a 160 mAh Li-ion battery to operate the system for 3 days. Wolfgang Eberle, Senior Scientist/Project Manager Bioelectric Systems and Lindsay Brown Researcher, Body Area Network take Joe Desposito of Electronic Design Magazine on a tour of this compact medical system.

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NWUAV MEMS Fuel Injection System

CurtisEllzey — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:45:00 GMT
The NWUAV MEMS Fuel Injection System uses Hewlett Packard Ink Jet technology to atomize a variety of fuels including JP5, JP8 and logistical fuels used in internal combustion engines. The system will allow longer duration flight times and reduced (green house gas) emissions as a result of the ability to digitally control the fuel delivery and droplet size to a level much smaller than is conventionally possible using carburetors and COTS (Commercial Off The Shelf) fuel injectors. For more information, visit NWUAV Propulsion Systems.

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Westech Solar Integrative Controller

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:50:00 GMT
The operation of a Westech solar collector is as follows: Solar radiation is absorbed by the evacuated tubes and converted into heat. Heat pipes conduct the heat from within the solar tube up to the header. Water is circulated through the header via intermittent pump cycling. Each time it circulates the temperature is raised by 9-18° F and throughout the day the water in the storage tank is gradually heated. The system operates automatically by using Westech's intelligent controller, detailed here. For more information, visit WesTech Solar.

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Westech Solar Collector Systems

CurtisEllzey — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:20:00 GMT
The Westech Evacuated Tube Solar Collector is a device that absorbs thermal energy from the sun and converts it into usable heat. The heat is normally absorbed by water, or a freeze resistant water mix, which can then be used to supplement hot water heating, space heating and even space cooling via use of an absorption chiller or desiccant cooler technology. For more information, visit WesTech Solar.

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Westech Evacuated Tube Solar Collector

CurtisEllzey — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:02:00 GMT
If you’ve ever used a glass lined thermos, you know that a vacuum is an excellent insulator. Evacuated tubes absorb solar energy and convert it into heat for use in water heating. The insulation properties are such that while the inside of the tube may be up to 300° F, the outer surface is cold to the touch. This means that evacuated tube water heaters can perform well even in cold weather when flat panel collectors suffer from heat loss. For more information, visit WesTech Solar.

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GoldenEye 80 VTOL UAV - Part 2

Terry Knight — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:11:00 GMT
The GoldenEye 80 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned ducted fan air vehicle features several acoustic dampening techniques that enable quiet hover and stare operations from altitude and an advanced flight control computer to rapidly transition from hover to forward flight dash speeds in seconds. It made its first public demonstration flight at Webster Field of the Patuxent River Air Station, Maryland on August 10, 2009. For more information, visit Aurora Flight Sciences.

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GoldenEye 80 VTOL UAV - Part 1

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:48:00 GMT
Aurora Flight Sciences' John Lambert and Tom Clancy talk to Engineering TV about the GoldenEye 80 Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft System. Originally developed under the DARPA's OAV-II Program, the GoldenEye 80 features an advanced EO/IR mission equipment package (MEP), a low acoustic signature heavy fuel propulsion system and a STANAG compliant portable Ground Control Station. For more information, visit Aurora Flight Sciences.

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SPECK.CHECK For First Article Inspection

CurtisEllzey — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:44:00 GMT
CGI's Spec.Check inspection software, for use with any digitizing system, is designed for first article inspection or mold qualification and can save users time in performing dimension measurements - up to 75 percent, according to the developer. In one instance, a company needed to measure an eight cavity mold with 93 dimensions per cavity -- normally an 80-hour task. With Spec.Check, the job was completed in less than six hours. For more information, visit CGI Inspection.

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CGI Cross Sectional Scanning

CurtisEllzey — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:04:00 GMT
First article inspection is an essential and crucial step in product development and in proving a new mold. But when the part geometry is complex – and especially when the internal geometry is complex – the measuring and qualifying process can take days, if not weeks. This is unacceptable in terms “time to market” as well as in terms of “cost.” The CGI System and Spec.Check solves these problems by providing complete measured results in one to two days instead of the weeks that others processes require. For more information, visit CGI Inspection.

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A160T Hummingbird - Part 2

Terry Knight — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The A160T Hummingbird unmanned aerial vehicle looks like a helicopter but is unlike any other helicopter on the market today. It features a unique optimum speed rotor technology that enables the Hummingbird to adjust the RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) of the rotor blades at different altitudes and cruise speeds. During flight, an operator can vary the RPM of the A160's rotors (speed them up or slow them down) at different altitudes to improve overall efficiency and save fuel. This is quite a departure from conventional rotor systems, which tend to have a fixed rotor RPM regardless of altitude. For more information, visit Boeing.

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A160T Hummingbird - Part 1

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:02:00 GMT
Developed under the auspices of the DARPA, the A160 Turbine Hummingbird (A160T) is a revolutionary vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system capable of endurance greater than 20 hours, with a range of 2,250 nautical miles, and a payload capacity of 2,500 pounds. In 2008, the A160T set a world record for endurance (verified by the FAI) with an 18.7-hour flight. For more information, visit Boeing.

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EOS Laser Sintering Systems

CurtisEllzey — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:19:00 GMT
EOS systems enable a wide variety of e-Manufacturing applications for producing metal or plastic parts. e-Manufacturing with EOS technologies is a method of manufacturing by which parts for consumer goods, industrial components and tools are laser-sintered directly from electronic data. A laser selectively melts and fuses together plastic or metal in powder form layer by layer until, after the final layer has been applied, the completed product is removed from the machine. For more information, visit EOS Electro Optical Systems.

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