Nexperia’s Trench Schottky Diodes Seize Power Efficiency

Nexperia’s Trench Schottky Diodes Seize Power Efficiency

This week, Nexperia has released a new group of trench Schottky diodes which they claim are more efficient than ever.


News May 05, 2021 by Jake Hertz
New Infineon Flyback Converters Target Power Losses in USB Power Delivery

New Infineon Flyback Converters Target Power Losses in USB Power Delivery

This week, Infineon released a new USB-PD charger that leverages a flyback converter topology for maximal efficiency.


News May 05, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Underwater HVDC-based Grid: Pushing the Limits of Power Transmission

Underwater HVDC-based Grid: Pushing the Limits of Power Transmission

Establishing an underwater power grid is no easy feat, though researchers and companies like ABB and Siemens can see the potential benefits.


News May 04, 2021 by Rushi Patel
Leveraging 3D Layout to Optimize PCB System Designs

Leveraging 3D Layout to Optimize PCB System Designs

Some engineers believe that the 2D design is no longer sufficient for today’s complicated PCB layouts. Flex and rigid-flex designs, and an increasing need for…


Effective Return Loss: A New Metric for SerDes Channel or Package Characterization

Effective Return Loss: A New Metric for SerDes Channel or Package Characterization

A new metric for SerDes channel and package characterization is emerging. Effective Return Loss (ERL) is replacing the traditional frequency-domain Return Loss…


The DDRx Memory Interface is the Most Complicated Modern Bus

The DDRx Memory Interface is the Most Complicated Modern Bus

DDRx memory interfaces are key enablers for the technology that shapes modern life. Servers, computers, smartphones, gaming consoles, and GPS systems are just…


Could “Massless Storage” be the Future of EVs?

Could “Massless Storage” be the Future of EVs?

This year, the EV field has seen many advances, in both industry and academia, in the direction of structural batteries.


News May 04, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Is Software Going to Revolutionize Memory? IBM Digs into Software-defined Storage

Is Software Going to Revolutionize Memory? IBM Digs into Software-defined Storage

You've heard of software-defined radio, but how about software-defined storage? The latest from IBM gives us a chance to catch up on this cloud-focused technology.


News May 03, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.