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Using Machine Learning to Gauge Consumer Perspectives of the Existing EV Charging Network

Using Machine Learning to Gauge Consumer Perspectives of the Existing EV Charging Network

A new study from a research team in Georgia reports the use of machine learning techniques to provide the “best insight yet” into the attitudes of electric vehicle drivers about the existing charging network.


News Jun 17, 2020 by Luke James
A New Programmable IC Opens Doors for Customizing Motor Drive Applications

A New Programmable IC Opens Doors for Customizing Motor Drive Applications

What happens when you combine both configurable logic and configurable analog with high-voltage outputs?


News Jun 15, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
China’s Largest EV Battery Manufacturer Announces Million Mile Power Pack That Lasts 16 Years

China’s Largest EV Battery Manufacturer Announces Million Mile Power Pack That Lasts 16 Years

A Chinese battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. (CATL), located in Nigde, China has developed a power pack that can allow electric vehicles (EV) to travel 1.24 million miles, lasting a total of 16 years.


China Issues Mandatory Standards for Electric Vechicles and Their Batteries

China Issues Mandatory Standards for Electric Vechicles and Their Batteries

Initially set for January 1, 2020, the Chinese government issued three national standards on safety requirements for electronic vehicles and their batteries.


News Jun 10, 2020 by Luke James
A Fast-Charging Supercapacitor Technology to Revolutionize Energy Use in EVs

A Fast-Charging Supercapacitor Technology to Revolutionize Energy Use in EVs

Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed a new “ground-breaking” supercapacitor technology and claim that it brings the world a “step closer” to clean energy storage.


News May 23, 2020 by Luke James
Stanford Researchers Demonstrate A Method for Recharging Electric Vehicles While Driving

Stanford Researchers Demonstrate A Method for Recharging Electric Vehicles While Driving

The engineers claim that their method, which uses magnetism, represents a big step towards making it practical for electric vehicles to recharge as they trundle along roads and highways.


News May 13, 2020 by Luke James
The Hall-Effect Sensor and the Rise of Electric Power-Assisted Steering

The Hall-Effect Sensor and the Rise of Electric Power-Assisted Steering

What can Melexis' new hall-effect sensor teach us about non-contact torque sensors and electric power-assisted steering in general?


News Apr 20, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
What Is Visual SLAM? (Hint: It’s Not Just a Tech in Roomba Vacuums)

What Is Visual SLAM? (Hint: It’s Not Just a Tech in Roomba Vacuums)

What are the origins of visual SLAM? and what are some other applications for this technology beyond floor cleaning? 


News Apr 16, 2020 by Nicholas St. John
An Inexpensive and Precise Gyroscope is Introduced for Tracking Autonomous Vehicles Without GPS

An Inexpensive and Precise Gyroscope is Introduced for Tracking Autonomous Vehicles Without GPS

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a small and precise gyroscope for navigating and tracking autonomous vehicles and drones without the use of GPS.


News Apr 05, 2020 by Luke James
STMicroelectronics SLLIMM Nano Modules for FOC Motor Control | Featured Product Spotlight

STMicroelectronics SLLIMM Nano Modules for FOC Motor Control | Featured Product Spotlight

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


Ways to Control the Velocity of Servo Motors: ICs, MCUs, and Even Arduino

Ways to Control the Velocity of Servo Motors: ICs, MCUs, and Even Arduino

What methods of servo control can make life easier for designers?


News Mar 18, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
New Motor-Driver ICs Beg the Question, What On Earth Are FREDFETs?

New Motor-Driver ICs Beg the Question, What On Earth Are FREDFETs?

The new BridgeSwitch motor drivers from Power Integrations stand out for several reasons, like its package and system monitoring. But what do we make of their fundamental label as "FREDFETs?"


News Mar 16, 2020 by Robert Keim
Heat Matters in Electronic Design. A Temperature Sensor From ADI Emphasizes Why

Heat Matters in Electronic Design. A Temperature Sensor From ADI Emphasizes Why

Components like Analog Devices' new digital temperature sensor can springboard us into a discussion on thermal issues—whether they appear in power-supply, sensor, or motor-drive circuits.


News Mar 15, 2020 by Robert Keim
China Will Account For Two-Thirds of the Global EV Battery Value Chain by 2030

China Will Account For Two-Thirds of the Global EV Battery Value Chain by 2030

A major priority in the global battery value chain is to eliminate linearity and promote circularity.


News Mar 12, 2020 by Biljana Ognenova
Infineon Technologies Automotive HybridPACK IGBT Modules | New Product Brief

Infineon Technologies Automotive HybridPACK IGBT Modules | 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.


Pulse-width Modulation (PWM) Timers in Microcontrollers

Pulse-width Modulation (PWM) Timers in Microcontrollers

This article is the second of a series on microcontroller timers. This article describes a more complex timer called the PWM or pulse-width modulation timer.


Microchip 12/14-bit ADCs | Featured Product Spotlight

Microchip 12/14-bit ADCs | Featured Product Spotlight

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


Understanding DC Motor Operation Modes and Speed Regulation Techniques

Understanding DC Motor Operation Modes and Speed Regulation Techniques

DC motors are ubiquitous machines found in a variety of electronic equipment used in various applications.


News Feb 04, 2020 by Ikimi .O
Advances in Temperature Measurement for Automotive Infotainment Systems

Advances in Temperature Measurement for Automotive Infotainment Systems

This article explores temperature monitoring in complex vehicle infotainment systems, focusing on design considerations around temperature accuracy and sensor placement in the car. 


Analog Devices Inc. Multi-Cell Battery Monitor | New Product Brief

Analog Devices Inc. Multi-Cell Battery 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.