Smiths Interconnect has employed its Joule 20 failsafe scrubbing contact technology in its Joule 20 test socket for peripheral IC testing. According to Smiths, the technology is responsible for increased throughput and reliable high-frequency testing.
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InnovationLab and Evonik partner for printed rechargeable batteries
Printed electronics specialist, InnovationLab has partnered with chemical company, Evoknik to develop the fully printed, flexible, rechargeable, solid-state batteries. The batteries, which combine Evonik’s TAeTTOOz printable battery materials and InnovationLab’s high-speed printed electronics capability results in thin printed batteries that are more flexible, safer and more environmentally friendly than traditional metal-based batteries.
Boost converters and LDO have industry’s IQ says Maxim
For use in consumer, industrial, healthcare and IoT devices, the MAX17227A and MAX17291 boost converters and the MAX38911 LDO shrink the size of battery-operated devices and extend battery life for efficient power, says Maxim Integrated.
Android smartwatch encourages children to be active; stay safe
A smartwatch based on the Xplora Goplay platform motivates young children to be active while granting parental control of phone numbers to eliminate unsolicited calls.
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