Bacteria-Based “Transistors” Implement, Connect Basic Logic Functions

Electronic Design

By: Bill Schweber

14 September 2026 at 21:31

Don’t worry, silicon. These bacteria-based logic circuits developed by MIT are NOT coming for you.

20-Channel IC Delivers Data Center Thermal Measurement and Leak Sensing

Electronic Design

By: Bill Schweber

10 September 2026 at 17:17

The ADT7604 from Analog Devices measures RTDs and thermistors, as well as copper-trace resistors and resistive-based leak sensors.

New to Mac-Forums? Introduce yourself!

Mac-Forums

By: invalid@example.com (schweb) · schweb

1 September 2026 at 16:36

Take a second and say hi so we can welcome you to the Mac-Forums community!

What are Strain-Tunable Thermal-Conductivity Applications?

Electronic Design

By: (Bill Schweber)

31 August 2026 at 18:30

MIT developed a ductile material with thermal conductivity that consistently and repeatedly increases by a factor of two as the material is stretched.

What's your internet speed?

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11 August 2026 at 13:49

Starting a refreshed thread for this since the other one was pretty old.

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Passive Ultrasonic Tags: Easy-to-Use, Unique Activity Sensors

Electronic Design

By: (Bill Schweber)

23 July 2026 at 17:11

Multiple different metal tags with their own ultrasonic fingerprints were created to detect the opening of a door or window and other similar movements.