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Toshiba Debuts “Thermoflagger” as Temperature Sensor IC Alternative

The new solution helps to control the temperature rise in electronic equipment.

May 19, 2023 by Jake Hertz

DC-DC Switching Regulators Zero In on Automotive and Industrial Designs

While their issues and challenges are distinct, both automotive and industrial systems rely on DC-DC switching regulator technology. Learn how to navigate these issues and make smart engineering choices.

February 02, 2023 by Mitch Van Ochten, ROHM Semiconductor

Research Efforts Signal Next Steps for Quantum Processor Evolution

A trio of research papers offers new ideas that may solve some of the biggest hurdles to quantum processing technology.

January 14, 2023 by Kristijan Nelkovski

Thermal Management for Designs Using Discrete Semiconductor Devices

There are several effective ways to manage the high temperatures of today’s discrete semiconductors in your design. Simulation techniques are vital for measuring how well each approach is working.

December 08, 2022 by Toshiaki Hosoya, Toshiba

How One Startup’s Cooling Chip May Surge Processor Power

Seeing a disconnect between modern processors and outdated coolers, Frore Systems designed a thermal management solution to let chips run to their true potential.

December 07, 2022 by Aaron Carman

Aimed at Power Distribution, Menlo Micro Debuts “Highest” Power MEMS Switch

Putting its Ideal Switch technology back into action, Menlo Micro has unveiled what it says is the industry highest power MEMS switch device.

December 01, 2022 by Jeff Child

Our Electronica Interview with Infineon PSS Division President Adam White

In Infineon’s booth in the vast Hall C3 at Electronica 2022, we caught up with Adam White to talk supply chain, sustainability, green energy, and more.

November 23, 2022 by Jeff Child

Battery Storage Schemes Employ Freeze-Thaw Approach and More

Offering novel approaches to battery energy storage, a trio of research efforts are using electronic technologies and materials science to tackle energy storage challenges.

October 22, 2022 by Nicholas St. John

Thermocouple Signal Conditioners and Signal Conditioning Near the Cold Junction

Learn about monolithic thermocouple signal conditioners and signal conditionings through example products like AD594 / AD595, MAX6675, and ADS1220.

October 14, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

Introduction to Temperature Sensors: Thermistors, Thermocouples, RTDs, and Thermometer ICs

Learn about different temperature sensors, namely: thermistors, thermocouples, RTDs (resistive temperature detectors), analog thermometer ICs and digital thermometer ICs.

September 16, 2022 by Nick Davis

Electronic Component Aging—the Aging Effects of Resistors and Op-amps

Learn about the aging behavior of resistors and amplifiers using temperature calculations and the Arrhenius equation to understand resistor drift, resistor stability, and op-amp drift.

August 28, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

Samsung Employs its V-NAND Tech for Gaming NVMe SSD

Designed for gaming and creative applications, Samsung’s new SSD leverages its latest V-NAND technology.

August 26, 2022 by Jake Hertz

What is Cold Junction Compensation in Thermocouples?

Learn about the theory behind cold junction compensation in thermocouples using the Seebeck voltage, reference tables, and by finding the hot junction temperature.

August 21, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

Rambus Spins DDR5 DIMM Interface ICs for Data Center Servers

Adding SPD (serial presence detect) hub and temperature sensor ICs to its DDR5 portfolio, Rambus now has a complete chipset offering for DDR5 DIMM interfacing.

July 19, 2022 by Jeff Child

Intel Beats the Data Center Heat With Open IP Immersion Liquid Cooling

Intel is aiming at a more sustainable data center with new investments and the industry’s first immersion cooling reference design.

May 24, 2022 by Jake Hertz

AMD SOM Kit Propels Robotics Beyond Custom Designs

Keen to free industrial robotics from the burdens of custom design, AMD has launched a SOM-based starter kit that puts ROS 2 and predefined interface apps into play.

May 17, 2022 by Jeff Child

MICROCHIP EMC1702 Current-Sense & Temperature Monitor | New Product Brief

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

November 22, 2021 by Mouser Electronics

The Importance of Fans for Indoor Air Filtration Systems

How much do you know about IAQ (indoor air quality) and filtration system options for purifying air?

August 04, 2021 by Sager Electronics

Nix the Heat Sink: New GaN ICs Aim to Slim Down Power Supply Design

Yesterday, Power Integrations released a new family of flyback controller ICs which leverage GaN technology for maximize efficiency. Could this help push GaN further mainstream?

May 25, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Learning From the Past: EV High Power Density Trends

With EVs being a hot topic recently, what trending designs were used in the past could be learned from? Oak Ridge National Laboratory aims to do just that through its benchmarking project.

May 20, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar