Xiaomi Says “Revolutionary” Long-Range Wireless Charging is Here—Critics Say Otherwise
Xiaomi claims its new smartphone-compatible technology offers wireless charging at a distance—with no stands or charging pads necessary.
Researchers Sniff Out Common Pitfalls of “Electronic Noses”
Sensor R&D has targeted all of the five human senses—including smell. Here are a few ways "electronic noses" have advanced even further in recent months.
Ultimate Guide to Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Real-time operating systems (RTOS) allow for multiple events to be handled concurrently in an operating system and ensure that the system responds to events…
Minimizing Stepper Motor Noise and Vibration in Precision Motion Control Applications
Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion issues. Learn about QuietStep, a proprietary…
6 Causes of MOS Transistor Leakage Current
Leakage current can contribute to power dissipation, especially at lower threshold voltages. Learn about six types of leakage current that can be found in MOS…
Can Sodium-Ion Dethrone Lithium-Ion as a Dominant Battery Technology?
One possible alternative for lithium-ion batteries is sodium-ion batteries. Here's an update on how Na-ion batteries are developing in the research realm so far.
Efficient Power Supply Burn-in Using Regenerative Electronic Loads
Switched-mode power supplies utilized in data centers, industrial equipment, medical devices and other critical applications are subjected to burn-in operation…
Programmable Power Supplies for Simulating Fuel Cell Characteristics
In any application that utilizes hydrogen fuel cells, it is essential for engineers to first create a test environment to monitor important metrics, such as cell…