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Simplifying EV Power Design by Overcoming the Gate Driver Power Challenge

Power conversion systems in EVs follow the half-bridge configuration. This article explores the IGBT half-bridge design of a high-voltage side (output stage) of the gate driver.

February 16, 2021 by Charlie Ice, Silicon Labs

New Switch Families Aim to Break Down Complicated Network Infrastructure Walls

Microchip is seeking to cut through the fog of network complexity with two new families—one family of Ethernet switches and one family of PCIe 5.0 switches.

February 05, 2021 by Jake Hertz

ANALOG DEVICES INC. ADG5401F Fault Protection SPST Switch | 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.

February 04, 2021 by Mouser Electronics

Panasonic EVP-BB Series Tactile Switches | AAC Digital Datasheet

AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.

February 04, 2021 by Panasonic

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 algorithm from Allegro MicroSystems, as a possible solution. 

February 02, 2021 by Dan Jacques, Allegro MicroSystems

Panasonic DW Series Polarized Power Relays | AAC Digital Datasheet

AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.

February 02, 2021 by Panasonic

Touchscreen vs. Button Interface Design: Capacitive and Resistive Touchscreens and Haptics

Learn about some of the most important fundamentals for understanding how interface technologies have evolved.

January 07, 2021 by Steve Taranovich

On the 12 Days of Christmas, an EE Gave to Me…

In this electrical engineering edition of the 12 days of Christmas, we take a look at a few familiar highlights of the season and zoom in on the technologies electrical engineers have contributed to make them possible.

December 25, 2020 by Hannah DeTavis

ANALOG DEVICES INC. Si Non-Reflective 44GHz SP4T Switches | 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.

December 24, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

TDK’s Newest MEMS Accelerometer Hopes to Address Familiar Sensor Design Woes

TDK's recently-announced single-axis MEMS accelerometer aims to bring a bit more bandwidth to the table in a bandwidth-hungry industry.

December 18, 2020 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Ep. 14 | Leveraging 5G, AI, and Heterogeneous Computing for Autonomous Robotics

In this Industry Tech Days Keynote, Dave speaks with Dev Singh, the Head of Autonomous Robotics, Drones and Intelligent Machines at Qualcomm about the future of autonomous robotics.

December 03, 2020 by Dave Finch

PHOENIX CONTACT FL 1000 Unmanaged Switches | 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 27, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

Researchers Create Low-Power Method to Control Magnetism With Voltage

New research has unveiled that it’s possible to switch states of magnetism between ON and OFF in a new class of easy-to-fabricate materials containing nitrogen.

November 26, 2020 by Luke James

The Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) as a Switch

This video tutorial demonstrates how a bipolar junction transistor can allow a low-voltage signal to control a high-power load.

November 22, 2020 by Robert Keim

Menlo Micro Claims to Have “Reinvented the Electronic Switch”

Menlo Micro says that it’s reinventing one of the most basic technological innovations: the electric switch. To enable volume production, it has raised $44 million in a Series B funding round led by 40 North Ventures alongside other capital groups.

October 23, 2020 by Luke James

KEMET TRS Thermal Reed Switch | Tech Specs

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

October 22, 2020 by TTI, Inc

What are the Challenges of Electric Heavy-Duty Vehicles?

With bigger vehicles come bigger problems with electrification.

September 25, 2020 by Steve Arar

Determining Which PoE Transformer Is Best: Flyback or Forward?

With IoT on the rise, engineers are increasingly faced with options of transformer topologies in Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)-based designs.

September 15, 2020 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Photorelays: A More Power- and Size-Efficient Alternative to Conventional Relays?

Photorelays are gaining traction. In many cases, these devices outpace their mechanical counterparts in terms of size and power efficiency.

September 14, 2020 by Jake Hertz

“Massless” Electrons Could Make Way for Faster Electronic Devices

The discovery of “massless” electrons in a phase-change material could bring us faster electronic devices, researchers say.

August 27, 2020 by Luke James