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Can "oiling" the electrodes of automotive fuel cells prevent their degradation?

Can "oiling" the electrodes of automotive fuel cells prevent their degradation?

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a small and precise gyroscope for navigating and tracking…

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a small and precise gyroscope for navigating and tracking autonomous vehicles and drones without the use of GPS.

A new study published by engineers from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) suggests that commercial…

A new study published by engineers from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) suggests that commercial fast-charging stations damage EV batteries by subjecting them to high temperatures and resistance.

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

Texas Instruments has designed an automotive quad isolator providing 5,000 VRMS isolation—even up to 150°C.

Texas Instruments has designed an automotive quad isolator providing 5,000 VRMS isolation—even up to 150°C.

The MS5839 is a highly integrated, water- and chlorine-resistant device that utilizes delta-sigma A/D conversion to…

The MS5839 is a highly integrated, water- and chlorine-resistant device that utilizes delta-sigma A/D conversion to provide high-resolution digital data.

Nexperia’s PESD2ETH100-T and PESD2ETH1G-T comply with the Open Alliance SIG’s 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 standards.

Nexperia’s PESD2ETH100-T and PESD2ETH1G-T comply with the Open Alliance SIG’s 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 standards.

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

This week, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE released news that it was going into production with a new galvanic isolation…

This week, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE released news that it was going into production with a new galvanic isolation semiconductor process for manufacturing.

Harsh environments can be incredibly demanding on both circuits and their designers. If a circuit is to be put into a…

Harsh environments can be incredibly demanding on both circuits and their designers. If a circuit is to be put into a situation that requires rugged characteristics, it will sometimes need to be certified to do so. What are harsh environments and what are some common examples of the required certifications?

Get the breakdown on a new Bosch IMU designed for robotics and drone operation and learn a bit about drone design…

Get the breakdown on a new Bosch IMU designed for robotics and drone operation and learn a bit about drone design considerations along the way.

It is probably unlikely the car was launched with its full suite of electronics on board, but just for fun, let’s take…

It is probably unlikely the car was launched with its full suite of electronics on board, but just for fun, let’s take a look at what would happen if a fully outfitted, typical Tesla Roadster were sent into space.

Part 1 of this two-part series discusses the key parameters and features a designer needs to be aware of and how they…

Part 1 of this two-part series discusses the key parameters and features a designer needs to be aware of and how they relate to inclination and stabilization applications, thus helping the designer choose the most suitable accelerometer.

CAN-bus transceivers such as the MAX14883E provide robust, convenient communication for demanding applications.

CAN-bus transceivers such as the MAX14883E provide robust, convenient communication for demanding applications.

Learn the basics of what LiDAR is, how it works, and how it's applied.

Learn the basics of what LiDAR is, how it works, and how it's applied.