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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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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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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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Yamaha AvantGrand Piano - Part 2

Terry Knight — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:33:00 GMT
Amongst the AvantGrand's many innovations, the placement of the four-channel, three-way Spatial Acoustic Speaker System mimics the points where original grand piano samples were taken, while a Soundboard Resonator creates a non-directional sound dispersion directly in front of the player, duplicating the subtle reproduction of the buildup of sound felt by concert pianists. These technologies combine to authentically re-create the depth of tone of the Yamaha nine-foot CFIIIS grand piano, the choice instrument of many of the world's top musicians and performance venues. Also watch this episode: Yamaha AvantGrand Piano - Part 1. For more information, visit Yamaha AvantGrand.

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Yamaha AvantGrand Piano - Part 1

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:58:00 GMT
Electronic Design's Joe Desposito visited Yamaha's Piano Salon in Manhattan to take closer look at The Yamaha AvantGrand Hybrid Piano. With its highly advanced sound reproduction and sampling technology, the AvantGrand is the first piano ever crafted to truly capture the sound, touch, action and physical resonance of a concert-quality grand piano without the tuning, cost or footprint of a comparable stringed instrument. Also watch this episode: Yamaha AvantGrand Piano - Part 2. For more information, visit Yamaha AvantGrand.

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SprayCool Technology - Part 2

CurtisEllzey — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:07:00 GMT
SprayCool is the process of using dielectric (non-conductive) liquid evaporation, or phase change, to cool electronic systems. A fine mist of coolant is sprayed onto the electronic hot spots and immediately evaporates. The vapor then circulates to a heat exchanger where it is condensed as the heat is rejected to air or a water system. The cooling fluid is pumped to the SprayModule; in a continuous closed-loop fashion. This process results in an extremely efficient method of cooling. Also watch this episode: SprayCool Technology - Part 1. For more information, visit SprayCool.

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SprayCool Technology - Part 1

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:03:00 GMT
The main function of SprayCool Technology is to use evaporative cooling to keep processors (and other electronic components) in a thermally-controlled operating range, reducing power consumption, heat related failures, and allowing for higher density electronics packaging. At AUVSI Unmanned Systems 2009, Dan Kinney, Director Business Development at SprayCool, took a moment to talk to Electronic Design's Bill Wong about the technology and how it works. Also watch this episode: SprayCool Technology - Part 2. For more information, visit SprayCool.

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Lightning Hybrids Design Process

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Jude Hueber reveals the process at Lightning Hybrids for designing and fabricating their LH4 and LH3 vehicles in-house, from the drivetrain and the body panels, to their own custom designed circuitry. Lightning Hybrids is an automotive research and manufacturing company that has designed a hydraulic hybrid retrofit system and two 100 MPG hydraulic-biodiesel hybrid cars. Also watch these episodes on Lightning Hybrids: Lightning Hybrids on Engineering TV. For more information, go to: Lightning Hybrids.

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Microstaq MEMS Valve Technology

CurtisEllzey — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Microstaq valves, based on MEMS semiconductor architecture, embody an enabling technology that transforms your product or operation with reduced weight, size and power consumption. Within the Microstaq valve system, sensors gather information from the environment by measuring mechanical, thermal, biological, chemical, optical, and magnetic phenomena. The semiconductor “brain” processes the environmental information and sends commands to the MEMS valve which regulates flow or pressure in that system. Microstaq valves easily integrate with other semiconductor components providing a more advanced, integrated and intelligent control system. For more information, go to: Microstaq.

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