Electronics – Page 2

Miniature Untethered EEG Recorder Improves
Advanced Neuroscience Methodologies

The NAT-1 (Neural Activity Tracker) is a highly miniaturised wireless electronic recording system created in an industry-academic collaboration by the Universities of York, Aberdeen, and Cybula Ltd., with specific applications in rodent-based neuroscience. In preclinical research, rodent electroencephalography (EEG) is often used in acting animals. The difficulty in distinguishing EEG...

4 November 2022

Computing Electronics Inventions Programming Science Software

The BBC Microcomputer

The BBC Microcomputer, also known as the BBC Micro, was a series of computers developed and sold by Acorn Computers in the 1980s. The machine was designed to be used in schools and became hugely popular in the UK education system, as well as among hobbyists and home users. The...

18 September 2021

Computing Electronics Inventions

Analogue Computers

An analogue computer is a type of computer that uses physical components and electrical signals to perform mathematical operations. These computers were prevalent from the 1930s to the 1960s and were used for a variety of applications, including scientific research, engineering, and military calculations. The earliest analogue computers used mechanical...

27 August 2021

Computing Electronics Inventions

Revolutionizing Data Storage: The Impact of the IBM RAMAC 35

Data storage is an essential component of modern computing, and the history of data storage is a long and fascinating one. The IBM RAMAC 35, introduced in 1956, was a landmark in the history of data storage and played a significant role in the development of modern storage technology. Before...

28 July 2021

Electronics Inventions

The First Integrated Circuit

The integrated circuit, or microchip, is an essential component of modern electronics, powering everything from computers and smartphones to cars and medical devices. But like all technological breakthroughs, the integrated circuit had to start somewhere. The first integrated circuit was developed in the late 1950s, and it revolutionized the field...

10 July 2021

Computing Electronics Inventions Science

D-Wave Quantum Chip: Unlocking the Potential of Quantum Computing

The D-Wave quantum chip is a revolutionary technology that has the potential to change the face of computing as we know it. Developed by D-Wave Systems, a Canadian quantum computing company, the D-Wave quantum chip is the world’s first commercial quantum computer. Unlike traditional computers that use binary bits to...

8 July 2021

Computing Electronics Inventions Programming

Stored Programme Computers: The ENIAC

The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer, or ENIAC, was one of the first electronic digital computers, and it was a milestone in the history of computing. ENIAC was developed during World War II to help the United States Army calculate artillery firing tables. It was an enormous machine, covering 1,800...

3 July 2021

Electronics Projects Tools

Weller’s WXR3 Soldering Station

The Weller WXR3 is my go-to soldering station for both building and repairing my circuits in my lab. The Weller WXR3 Soldering Station is a high-end, precision soldering station designed for professionals and serious hobbyists. It is a top-of-the-line product from the Weller brand, which has been a leading name...

3 April 2021

Electronics Microcontrollers Projects

The ESP8266 Microcontroller

Programming and testing an LCD using the ESP8266 Microcontroller in my lab. The ESP8266 microcontroller is a highly versatile and affordable platform used for a wide range of Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Originally released by Espressif Systems in 2014, the ESP8266 quickly gained popularity among developers due to its...

19 March 2021