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Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the zCD Interconnect System connector from Molex. Offering a high level of integration, performance, long-term reliability and a compact form-factor that will help enable widespread adoption of 400 Gbps technology, the zCD connector from Molex supports high-bandwidth, next-generation Ethernet applications in telecommunications,...

Through friendship, our world grows more connected, powerful things can happen, and lives and communities can be changed. Today, connecting is more important than ever. The team will be sharing some stories of powerful connections made in their community, as well as launching products to celebrate friendship and encouraging people to take time to connect with their friends. Inspirational Stories...

Researchers develop a method for sensing the electric field generated in semiconductor devices during operation.  The technique is reported in the journal ACS Nano (January 2017) and demonstrated for a diamond device, with nitrogen–vacancy centers acting as local electric-field probes, subject to bias voltages up to 150 volt. Semiconductors lie at the heart of many of the electronic devices that...

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is pleased to announce more exciting new ways for customers to search and browse for products on its website, Mouser.com. The new Scope Search with Advanced Type Ahead feature, now live on Mouser.com, enables customers to more quickly and easily find...

Women around the world deserve the opportunity to participate in STEM innovation but, due to numerous sociological factors, it can be difficult for women to find their place within the community. Opportunities such as the ‘Women in STEM Education and Career Pathways’ conference recently launched by the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), are especially important in the...

More consumers became victims of identity fraud last year than at any point in more than a decade despite new security protections implemented by the credit-card industry, a report released Wednesday said. Some 15.4 million U.S. consumers were victims of identity fraud in 2016, resulting in $16 billion in total losses, according to the report by consulting firm Javelin Strategy...

Engineering students at Purdue will soon be participating in a national effort to reduce vehicle fuel consumption by 20 percent, which involves creating automated systems that interconnect vehicles with transportation infrastructure via sensors and online cloud technology. The project is one of ten being funded by $32 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s...

The Altair Partner Alliance, matchmakers for third party software on Hyperworks simulation software, has announced a new addition to its lineup: SantosPro, a platform for human performance modeling. Developed by SantosHuman, SantosPro supports “human-centric” analysis to help companies design more user-friendly and injury-free products and spaces. In designing industrial equipment, office spaces or construction vehicle cabins, for example, risk and...

Google has released the public beta of the Android 7.1.2 Nougat update, the latest version of its smartphone OS. The beta update is rolling out to eligible devices registered under the Android Beta Program. It’s available to the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel C, Nexus 5X and Nexus Player. Users can also expect the Nexus 6P to receive the update soon....

The developer for Torment: Tides of Numenera, inXile, has issued an apology after it was discovered that some of the stretch goals promised in the game's crowdfunding campaign have not been met. After the Achievements for the final game, due to release February 28, were leaked, it came to light that certain extended goals detailed in the then record-breaking crowdfunding...