Distracted by the noise caused by the many appliances in your home? TI’s newest BLDC motor drivers claim to quiet appliances by up to 3.3 dBA using trapezoidal…
Distracted by the noise caused by the many appliances in your home? TI’s newest BLDC motor drivers claim to quiet appliances by up to 3.3 dBA using trapezoidal and field-oriented control.
The price of gallium nitride (GaN) transistors has dropped to less than $1.00 USD, becoming a cost-effective option for…
The price of gallium nitride (GaN) transistors has dropped to less than $1.00 USD, becoming a cost-effective option for manufacturers. Could this lower cost finally push silicon from its throne?
While electric motors have primarily hinged on radial motor technology over the past 50 years, axial-flux designs are now…
While electric motors have primarily hinged on radial motor technology over the past 50 years, axial-flux designs are now surging ahead.
In yet another move for cloud dominance, Marvell is merging with Innovium for its in-house Ethernet switch silicon.
In yet another move for cloud dominance, Marvell is merging with Innovium for its in-house Ethernet switch silicon.
Learn motor driver design techniques to help extend battery life in battery-powered motor systems.
Learn motor driver design techniques to help extend battery life in battery-powered motor systems.
Extracting DC from AC without any magnetics at all? A new solid-state circuit breaker put forth by Amber Solutions in…
Extracting DC from AC without any magnetics at all? A new solid-state circuit breaker put forth by Amber Solutions in partnership with Infineon Technologies stands to cause some pretty intense waves by displacing the nearly century-old technology upon which our electrical infrastructure is built.
In an effort for improved quality and lower power, TDK has released three new MEMS microphone solutions. How are these…
In an effort for improved quality and lower power, TDK has released three new MEMS microphone solutions. How are these microphones pushing the limits of MEMS technology?
With EVs being a hot topic recently, what trending designs were used in the past could be learned from? Oak Ridge…
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.
With a massive increase in wearable technology, engineers and designers rely on haptics to deliver the best user…
With a massive increase in wearable technology, engineers and designers rely on haptics to deliver the best user experience possible. Boréas Technologies aims to do just that.
Looking for a succinct intro to LVDTs? This article will explain LVDT basics, including structure, circuit, transfer…
Looking for a succinct intro to LVDTs? This article will explain LVDT basics, including structure, circuit, transfer function, linear range, sensitivity, and more.
This week, Infineon released a new USB-PD charger that leverages a flyback converter topology for maximal efficiency.
This week, Infineon released a new USB-PD charger that leverages a flyback converter topology for maximal efficiency.
A lesser-discussed aspect of electronics design, user experience, can be the difference between a good product and a…
A lesser-discussed aspect of electronics design, user experience, can be the difference between a good product and a great one. A new set of slide switches sparks some philosophical contemplation.
Learn how the Montreal Protocol influenced this chemical sensor released by NevadaNano, a company tackling sensor…
Learn how the Montreal Protocol influenced this chemical sensor released by NevadaNano, a company tackling sensor applications from vending machines to flying noses.
While adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlights could prevent millions of nighttime car accidents, this technology is…
While adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlights could prevent millions of nighttime car accidents, this technology is currently banned in the U.S. What advancements are U.S. drivers missing out on?
TDK recently announced the so-called "lowest power waterproof MEMS barometric pressure sensor." Why did TDK choose…
TDK recently announced the so-called "lowest power waterproof MEMS barometric pressure sensor." Why did TDK choose capacitive MEMS as the go-to architecture for low power?
New research proposes a smart glass technology that could save energy in buildings by up to 35%.
New research proposes a smart glass technology that could save energy in buildings by up to 35%.
What does it mean to design robotics with humans in mind? This week, Dave talks with Dr. Aaron Edsinger, roboticist and…
What does it mean to design robotics with humans in mind? This week, Dave talks with Dr. Aaron Edsinger, roboticist and CEO/Co-founder of Hello Robot.
This article discusses the use of an encoder to ensure accurate ongoing tracking of a motor's rotor shaft and the key…
This article discusses the use of an encoder to ensure accurate ongoing tracking of a motor's rotor shaft and the key factors that will help in the selection of the encoder based on different parameters.
High-voltage electronics cause a number of issues for FETs used as load switches. A new device from Diodes Incorporated…
High-voltage electronics cause a number of issues for FETs used as load switches. A new device from Diodes Incorporated aims to tackle the long-standing issue of reverse current.
LiDAR is cropping up in manifold variants, and for scanning LiDAR, MEMs micro-mirrors are a key factor in determining the…
LiDAR is cropping up in manifold variants, and for scanning LiDAR, MEMs micro-mirrors are a key factor in determining the field of vision.
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