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This 3D-printed drone features built-in printed electronics.

This 3D-printed drone features built-in printed electronics.

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors have a reputation as having a short life expectancy and being unreliable...but are they…

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors have a reputation as having a short life expectancy and being unreliable...but are they really that much worse than other types of capacitor?

Researchers have designed a humanoid robot which sweats water through its metal frame to cool itself.

Researchers have designed a humanoid robot which sweats water through its metal frame to cool itself.

A team of scientists in Germany have created genetic nanostructures that could be the key to genetic computers.

A team of scientists in Germany have created genetic nanostructures that could be the key to genetic computers.

Heat dissipation is one of the biggest obstacles in semiconductor reduction. A team at the University of California has…

Heat dissipation is one of the biggest obstacles in semiconductor reduction. A team at the University of California has developed nanowires that can significantly improve heat dissipation characteristics and shape the future of silicon chip design.

Researchers at the National Institute of Informatics are closing in on a solution to keep computers cool by submerging…

Researchers at the National Institute of Informatics are closing in on a solution to keep computers cool by submerging them under water.

MIT’s experimental fusion reactor, Alcator C-Mod, breaks the plasma pressure record on its last day of operation.

MIT’s experimental fusion reactor, Alcator C-Mod, breaks the plasma pressure record on its last day of operation.

We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.

We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.

SiC devices—both diodes and transistors—are making inroads in automotive, energy, and industrial environments amid…

SiC devices—both diodes and transistors—are making inroads in automotive, energy, and industrial environments amid high-power handling capability and power loss savings.

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a low-cost plastic material which keeps the wearer much cooler than the…

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a low-cost plastic material which keeps the wearer much cooler than the conventional textiles.

In part one of this instrumentation and control (I & C) series, we'll go over the fundamental terminology and concepts…

In part one of this instrumentation and control (I & C) series, we'll go over the fundamental terminology and concepts used when working with industrial plants.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of an inexpensive thermal camera.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of an inexpensive thermal camera.

Results of testing the filament under both heat and shock, as well as a final overview of the tests.

Results of testing the filament under both heat and shock, as well as a final overview of the tests.

In this article, we compare the thermal and structural properties of high-temperature filament.

In this article, we compare the thermal and structural properties of high-temperature filament.

An overview and basic testing knowledge of high-temperature printer filaments.

An overview and basic testing knowledge of high-temperature printer filaments.

For this article, we are only concerned with one type of sensor that can measure temperature. This sensor is called a thermistor.

For this article, we are only concerned with one type of sensor that can measure temperature. This sensor is called a thermistor.

TI offers a variety of design tools. The WEBENCH Power Designer provides end to end solutions for your single and…

TI offers a variety of design tools. The WEBENCH Power Designer provides end to end solutions for your single and multiple power design needs.

A properly designed solder stencil helps to ensure successful reflow soldering with IC packages that have an exposed thermal pad.

A properly designed solder stencil helps to ensure successful reflow soldering with IC packages that have an exposed thermal pad.

This technical brief discusses thermal design techniques for IC packages—such as QFN, DFN, and MLP—that incorporate…

This technical brief discusses thermal design techniques for IC packages—such as QFN, DFN, and MLP—that incorporate an exposed thermal pad.