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The 60 volt ZXTP56060FDBQ and the 20 volt ZXTP56020FDBQ are automotive-grade dual bipolar junction transistors (BJTs),…

The 60 volt ZXTP56060FDBQ and the 20 volt ZXTP56020FDBQ are automotive-grade dual bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), each rated at 2 amps.

The relatively new semiconductor—spin-gapless semiconductors—bridges zero‐gap materials and half‐metals while…

The relatively new semiconductor—spin-gapless semiconductors—bridges zero‐gap materials and half‐metals while having spin-polarized electrons and holes.

Researchers in Australia have demonstrated the potential for a new type of flexible, recyclable electrode that could be…

Researchers in Australia have demonstrated the potential for a new type of flexible, recyclable electrode that could be used to create cheaper optoelectronics such as touchscreens, solar cells, and wearable “e-skins”, they claim.

Distracted and drowsy driving is one of the leading causes of traffic-related deaths in the U.S. Here's an inside look at…

Distracted and drowsy driving is one of the leading causes of traffic-related deaths in the U.S. Here's an inside look at the technology that can put a stop to it.

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.

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have gained insights into a promising new material for organic…

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have gained insights into a promising new material for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).

Pulse Width Modulation is a method commonly used to generate an analog signal output from digital input. But how is this…

Pulse Width Modulation is a method commonly used to generate an analog signal output from digital input. But how is this feature enhanced when combined with a power MOSFET in a single device?

Researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), an institute in Switzerland, created a process…

Researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), an institute in Switzerland, created a process that uses deep ultraviolet stepper lithography that outperforms current nanofabrication techniques.

Tektronix says they've simplified VCSELS testing by combining a high-speed current pulser with a DC source and…

Tektronix says they've simplified VCSELS testing by combining a high-speed current pulser with a DC source and measurement function.

Many devices, such as digital cameras and sensors, require optoelectronic components. To satisfy the increasing demand…

Many devices, such as digital cameras and sensors, require optoelectronic components. To satisfy the increasing demand for these components, the industry is constantly searching for new semiconductor materials.

Managing heat in LED drivers is a challenge when the device encounters a high input voltage, but the output voltage is…

Managing heat in LED drivers is a challenge when the device encounters a high input voltage, but the output voltage is low. In these cases, an “energy sharing” mechanism may be a solution.

This article explains two methods that we use to evaluate the currents and voltages that are present in a circuit that…

This article explains two methods that we use to evaluate the currents and voltages that are present in a circuit that includes one or more diodes.

A team of Osaka University researchers have developed a thin and light magnetic sensor matrix sheet system that…

A team of Osaka University researchers have developed a thin and light magnetic sensor matrix sheet system that visualizes the two-dimensional distribution of magnetism on various surfaces.

See how multi-channel automotive LED driver ICs implement backlight local dimming, bringing ‘true black’ to…

See how multi-channel automotive LED driver ICs implement backlight local dimming, bringing ‘true black’ to automotive LCD displays.

This article takes a deeper look at the technical concepts at play in a specific proximity sensor, the VCNL36821S from Vishay.

This article takes a deeper look at the technical concepts at play in a specific proximity sensor, the VCNL36821S from Vishay.

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 article discusses how the use of three key design methods utilized in optocouplers improves galvanic isolation…

This article discusses how the use of three key design methods utilized in optocouplers improves galvanic isolation performance and presents an accompanying high voltage surge test as proof. 

A pioneer of electromagnetism, James C. Maxwell redefined how mathematicians—and students—have approached both…

A pioneer of electromagnetism, James C. Maxwell redefined how mathematicians—and students—have approached both quantum mechanics and special relativity.

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context…

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.