(May 24, 2016) Recently, SiC (Silicon carbide) has been recognized as a material that can be “used for small signal electronics – such as analogue and mixed-signal devices – making possible the locating of monitoring and control circuitry much closer to heat sources” in the electronics industry, according to NewElectronics.co.uk. “Research groups have been exploring various … [Read more...]
New Type of Graphene Could Increase Processor Clock Speeds
(May 19, 2016) Recently, scientists from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), the Institute of Physics and Technology RAS, and Tohoku University (Japan), have developed a new type of graphene-based transistor, whose modeling demonstrates that it has ultralow power consumption compared with other similar transistor devices. The newly proposed design was for a … [Read more...]
Recall On Overheating Laptop Battery Packs
(March 31, 2016) Toshiba recently issued a voluntary recall on its laptop battery packs for potential burn and fire hazards from overheating. According to ConsumerReports.org, the battery packs were manufactured by Panasonic and installed in 39 of Toshiba’s laptop models, including the “Mini Notebook, Portégé, Satellite, Satellite Pro, and Tecra lines of PCs”. But “any laptop … [Read more...]
Tesla Powerwall Comes with Unexpected, Loud Electronic Hum
With the recent residential installations of Tesla’s Powerwall home battery systems, customers have been reporting an unwanted loud electronic humming sound . Breitbart.com reported, “a German customer measured a noise level from a Powerwall installed in his garage in February at more than 80 decibels,” which was continuous and audible “in the whole house.” “I was told that … [Read more...]
Liquid Cooling Used in New Off-Grid Power Generator and Water Purifier
(April 7, 2016) Watly has recently launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise the final needed funds for the release of its water sanitizing and electricity generating computer powered entirely by solar energy. The Watly 3.0 “combines photovoltaic and thermal solar technology to sanitize 5,000 liters of water a day,” while also “generating off-grid electricity that powers its … [Read more...]
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