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What are the Challenges of Electric Heavy-Duty Vehicles?

With bigger vehicles come bigger problems with electrification.

one day ago by Steve Arar

Samsung’s Claim of “World’s Smallest Power Inductor” Has Big Design Implications

This month, Samsung released news of the "world’s smallest power inductor." What does this miniaturization mean for electronic design, even at a theoretical level?

2 days ago by Jake Hertz

Understanding the Six Power Modes for Maximum Efficiency on NXP’s LPC55S69 MCU 

This article explores the power rails and power modes of the LPC55S69 and investigates how the modes affect the MCU in various applications.

2 days ago by Mark Dunnett, on Behalf of NXP

Applications of the Op-Amp: Voltage Follower Circuit

In this video, we’ll be exploring the voltage follower, which is a good example of an op-amp circuit that is simple yet very useful.

5 days ago by Robert Keim

For Wearables, Inkjet-Printed Solar Cells Can Be an Ultra-Thin Power Source

The printed solar cells are so light, thin, and flexible that they can rest on a bubble.

September 17, 2020 by Luke James

Designing Microelectronics Using Fusion 360

This article dives into how Fusion 360 can be used to produce smarter microelectronics.

September 17, 2020 by Sam Sattel, Autodesk

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

Common Operational Amplifier (Op-Amp) Applications

In this video, we’ll look at some circuits that represent common op-amp applications. We’ll start with the voltage follower, then we’ll move on to an inverting amplifier, an active filter, and a current-to-voltage converter.

September 13, 2020 by Robert Keim

Engineers Create Low-Power Collision Detector Inspired by Locusts

Engineers say they’re creating a low-power collision detector that mimics the way locusts avoid one another when flying in swarms.

September 09, 2020 by Luke James

A New Low-Power GNSS Solution Creates More Precise Indoor Positioning

Synopsys and Nestwave are combining hardware IP and algorithms to give GNSS receivers in battery-operated IoT devices extra nap time.

September 08, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons

Layered Nickelates and Rare Earth Elements Could Beat Silicon in Energy Efficiency

A joint research team based at the University of Geneva has successfully controlled the properties of artificial electronic structures, dramatically improving energy efficiency.

September 08, 2020 by Luke James

Army-Developed Sensor System Helps Drones Avoid Power Lines

Power lines are a consistent obstacle for small autonomous drones. Now, U.S. Army researchers say they have a solution.

September 07, 2020 by Luke James

Can TI’s New DC-DC Converter Really Extend Battery by 50 Percent?

This week, Texas Instruments released a buck-boost converter with two heavy-hitter claims: that it extends battery life by 50% and that it offers the lowest IQ in the industry.

September 05, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Day 5: Closing Out Industry Tech Days With a Bang—and a Panel Discussion

This is the final day of Industry Tech Days 2020 but don't think we're letting up for a single minute. Here's your menu of Live Sessions, your way to navigate the last 50+ pages of content

September 03, 2020 by Kate Smith

Programmable DC Power Supply Selection Guide

Learn how to specify the right DC power supply to support current applications and handle future test needs.

In partnership with EA Elektro-Automatik

PSB Series Bidirectional Programmable DC Power Supplies with Electronic Loads

EA Elektro-Automatik's PSB series of bidirectional programmable DC power supplies with built-in regenerative electronic loads feature 15 kW in 3U and 30 kW in 4U with 2000 Vdc models scalable up to 2MW of power.

In partnership with EA Elektro-Automatik

App Note: ST’s New Generation of 650 V SiC Diodes

Learn about ST's second-gen silicon carbide diodes, which feature improvements to current capability and peak reverse voltage while keeping the switching-off behavior that makes SiC so attractive.

In partnership with STMicroelectronics

Crystals and Oscillators

This app note covers frequency control devices, particularly quartz crystals and oscillators.

In partnership with Dove Electronics

The Benefits of Autoranging DC Power Supplies in Test Applications

There are multiple challenges in selecting a DC programmable power supply, and in this video EA Elektro-Automatik discusses the benefits of autoranging DC power supplies in test applications.

In partnership with EA Elektro-Automatik