News tagged with negative voltage

Quick jolt of energy could improve energy harvesting by a factor of 40

(PhysOrg.com) -- Harvesting mechanical energy from the environment and converting it into electrical energy has recently become a viable method for powering low-energy electronics, such as sensors and actuators. ...

Physics / Condensed Matter

created Jul 21, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (22) | comments 5 | with audio podcast feature

Departure of chip-design legend Bob Pease prompts outpouring in Silicon Valley

Bob Pease is a genuine Silicon Valley rock star who I never would have heard of had he not lost his job, or left his job. It's not entirely clear which.

Technology / Business

created Apr 23, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1