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Tech Teardown | USB Power Adapter Charger 40W vs USB Power Adapter Charger 160W | Mouser Electronics

Tech Teardown | USB Power Adapter Charger 40W vs USB Power Adapter Charger 160W | Mouser Electronics

In this series, we compare two similar products by opening them up to examine the electronic components and manufacturing methods.


MIT Researchers Craft Mouthpiece With Sensors and Hands-Free Interface

MIT Researchers Craft Mouthpiece With Sensors and Hands-Free Interface

The dental brace uses sensors and feedback components to help motor-impaired individuals interact with a phone, computer, or fitness tracker using their mouths.


News Nov 05, 2024 by Jake Hertz
onsemi LC709204V Battery Fuel Gauge | New Product Brief

onsemi LC709204V Battery Fuel Gauge | New Product Brief

onsemi LC709204V Battery Fuel Gauge is a compact, energy-efficient solution designed for 1-cell lithium-ion/polymer batteries, ideal for consumer electronics. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Aptiv SHIELDPACK™ HV RCS1200 SI Connectors | New Product Brief

Aptiv SHIELDPACK™ HV RCS1200 SI Connectors | New Product Brief

Aptiv SHIELDPACK™ HV RCS1200 SI Connectors are rugged connectors engineered for high-voltage applications, providing reliable performance with IP67/IP6K9K water-resistant sealing. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Solar Cell Challenges for Indoor IoT Applications

Solar Cell Challenges for Indoor IoT Applications

The intensity and spectrum of indoor lighting are vastly different from sunlight. This means indoor photovoltaic (IPV) technology must also be different. This article discusses those challenges and options for IPV cells, test methods, and standards.


Understanding Switching Losses in Class E Amplifiers

Understanding Switching Losses in Class E Amplifiers

In this article, we examine how non-zero switch transition times impact the efficiency of a Class E power amplifier.


Renesas and Intel Collaborate on Power Management ICs for AI PCs

Renesas and Intel Collaborate on Power Management ICs for AI PCs

The partnership has produced three new integrated circuit solutions for Intel's next generation of battery-efficient laptops.


News Oct 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Allegro MicroSystems CT455 XtremeSense™ TMR Contactless Current Sensor | Featured Product Spotlight

Allegro MicroSystems CT455 XtremeSense™ TMR Contactless Current Sensor | Featured Product Spotlight

Allegro MicroSystems CT455 XtremeSense™ TMR Contactless Current Sensor is a high-bandwidth, low-noise current sensor designed for precise and efficient current measurement. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Mini-Circuits ISC-2425-25+ ISM Signal Generator and Controller | New Product Brief

Mini-Circuits ISC-2425-25+ ISM Signal Generator and Controller | New Product Brief

Mini-Circuits ISC-2425-25+ ISM Signal Generator and Controller is designed to drive microwave power amplifiers and manage RF energy applications within the 2400MHz to 2500MHz frequency range. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Harmonic Suppression in Low-Q Class E Amplifiers

Harmonic Suppression in Low-Q Class E Amplifiers

In this article, we examine the filtering requirements of Class E power amplifiers with less-than-ideal Q-factors.


Jayant Baliga, Inventor of the IGBT, Wins Esteemed International Award

Jayant Baliga, Inventor of the IGBT, Wins Esteemed International Award

One of the 20th century’s masters of the electron, Professor Jayant Baliga adds the 2024 Millennium Technology Prize to his long list of honors and awards.


News Oct 14, 2024 by Duane Benson
Tech Teardown | Amazon Echo Dot vs Google Nest Mini | Mouser Electronics

Tech Teardown | Amazon Echo Dot vs Google Nest Mini | Mouser Electronics

In this series, we compare two similar products by opening them up to examine the electronic components and manufacturing methods.


Unraveling the Design Equations of the Class E Power Amplifier

Unraveling the Design Equations of the Class E Power Amplifier

In this article, we analyze the operation of the Class E amplifier and examine the underlying assumptions of its design equations.


Bourns Expands Products for Automotive and Industrial Needs

Bourns Expands Products for Automotive and Industrial Needs

Bourns’ new products meet next-gen needs for signal transmission, high-current sensing, and surge protection.


News Oct 11, 2024 by Mike Falter
XP Power HPF3K0 AC-DC Power Supplies | Featured Product Spotlight

XP Power HPF3K0 AC-DC Power Supplies | Featured Product Spotlight

XP Power HPF3K0 AC-DC Power Supplies provide up to 3kW of power with selectable DC outputs ranging from 24V to 60V, and accept a wide AC input range of 80V to 264V. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Research Shorts: Advances in Night Vision, Liquid Batteries, and Beyond

Research Shorts: Advances in Night Vision, Liquid Batteries, and Beyond

In this edition of Research Shorts, we spotlight five news snippets exploring the feats of engineering students worldwide.


News Oct 08, 2024 by Kristijan Nelkovski
Enhancing PV Safety, Performance With Parallel Microinverter Tech

Enhancing PV Safety, Performance With Parallel Microinverter Tech

Learn how parallel microinverters overcome the limitations of string inverters in terms of safety, performance, and reliability, with support for multiple installation orientations, lower operating voltages, and simplified system maintenance and expansion.


Load Network Response and Design Equations for the Class E Power Amplifier

Load Network Response and Design Equations for the Class E Power Amplifier

Designing a Class E RF amplifier? Learn how to choose the correct level of damping and calculate the optimum component values for your circuit.


Three New ICs Address the Mounting Demands of Connected Vehicles

Three New ICs Address the Mounting Demands of Connected Vehicles

Rohm, Toshiba, and Nexperia target compact designs that can be used in various automotive applications.


News Oct 01, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Class E Power Amplifiers: Waveform Engineering for Superior Performance

Class E Power Amplifiers: Waveform Engineering for Superior Performance

Class E RF amplifiers are designed to produce switch waveforms with a specific set of characteristics. In this article, we discuss the advantages and limitations of these waveforms.