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Newlab Spotlight: Amogy Reimagines Zero-emission Transportation

Newlab Spotlight: Amogy Reimagines Zero-emission Transportation

What if the key to cleaner transportation was ammonia? Amogy is combining ammonia with fuel cell technology to create an affordable, energy-dense storage solution.


News Jan 27, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Photovoltaic Research Hopes to Overcome Key Challenges From Cost to Durability

Photovoltaic Research Hopes to Overcome Key Challenges From Cost to Durability

The push for greener technology, namely solar, has led researchers to investigate cheaper, more efficient, and durable photovoltaic (PV) technology; however, there are still many challenges to overcome.


News Jan 22, 2022 by Ikimi .O
Sir Oliver Lodge, the Physicist Who Refined the Coherer and the Radio

Sir Oliver Lodge, the Physicist Who Refined the Coherer and the Radio

Oliver Lodge, the creator of the “trembler” laid the groundwork for wireless telegraphy. He was also one of the most important figures experimenting with electromagnetic waves in circuits.


News Jan 21, 2022 by Biljana Ognenova
More Than a Fad? Could Zinc-based Batteries Give Li-ion a Run for Its Money?

More Than a Fad? Could Zinc-based Batteries Give Li-ion a Run for Its Money?

The search for the next best battery continues into 2022 as companies and researchers look to up-end lithium-ion (Li-ion) technology from its throne. Could zinc be the next contender?


News Jan 21, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Can GM Back up its Bullish Autonomous Vehicle Claims?

Can GM Back up its Bullish Autonomous Vehicle Claims?

GM's CEO Mary Barra claims that the company will bring fully autonomous vehicles to market as soon as mid-decade. What inroads must GM make to reach this lofty goal?


News Jan 20, 2022 by Tyler Charboneau
ANALOG DEVICES INC. LTC3337 Primary Battery State of Health Monitor | New Product Brief

ANALOG DEVICES INC. LTC3337 Primary Battery State of Health 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.


FaceBit, the “Fitbit for the Face,” Attaches Smart Sensors to Masks

FaceBit, the “Fitbit for the Face,” Attaches Smart Sensors to Masks

The umbrella of wearables just broadened even wider with face masks. Engineers from Northwestern University have developed an embedded hardware platform that can sense users’ biometrics through a face mask.


News Jan 19, 2022 by Darshil Patel
New Reference Designs Aim to Speed Time to Market for Mobile Chargers

New Reference Designs Aim to Speed Time to Market for Mobile Chargers

Three new reference designs on the market can help designers working with USB PD, fast chargers, and in-vehicle wireless charging.


News Jan 16, 2022 by Ikimi .O
e-peas Shows Off Surveillance System Powered by Energy Harvesting Tech

e-peas Shows Off Surveillance System Powered by Energy Harvesting Tech

For years, e-peas has been rolling out energy-harvesting solutions: PMICs—and more recently—an MCU and antenna. The company recently showed these solutions in action in an autonomous surveillance system.


News Jan 13, 2022 by Nicholas St. John
The Inspiring Feats of Charles Steinmetz, the “Engineer’s Engineer”

The Inspiring Feats of Charles Steinmetz, the “Engineer’s Engineer”

Charles Steinmetz's findings have helped EEs understand AC systems for decades.


News Jan 10, 2022 by Biljana Ognenova
Samsung Unleashes 3 New Exynos Logic Solutions Targeting Next-gen Vehicles

Samsung Unleashes 3 New Exynos Logic Solutions Targeting Next-gen Vehicles

The automotive industry has been building up vehicles to become more connected, intelligent, and safe. Adding to these goals, Samsung has released three new logic solutions for next-gen automobiles.


News Jan 06, 2022 by Jake Hertz
MIT Ups Energy Storage With “World’s Longest” Flexible Fiber Li-ion Battery

MIT Ups Energy Storage With “World’s Longest” Flexible Fiber Li-ion Battery

Advances in e-textile research have led researchers to weave Li-ion batteries into fibers. Such development promises to offer scalable power solutions to smart and flexible electronic devices.


News Dec 28, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
Companies Give Final Push to End 2021 With a Slew of GaN Devices

Companies Give Final Push to End 2021 With a Slew of GaN Devices

As 2021 comes to a close, STMicroelectronics, GaN Systems, and EPC push through final gallium nitride (GaN) based products. Could 2022 usher in even more GaN innovations?


Power Consumption in IIoT Applications: Linear Regulators vs. DC/DC Buck Converters

Power Consumption in IIoT Applications: Linear Regulators vs. DC/DC Buck Converters

Concerning the Internet of Things (IoT), especially Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices, power consumption can be a major hurdle. To overcome this challenge, linear regulators and buck converters can be beneficial.


A GaN Roundup: RF MMICs, Power ICs, and SOIC Drivers Keep the Ball Rolling

A GaN Roundup: RF MMICs, Power ICs, and SOIC Drivers Keep the Ball Rolling

The use of gallium nitride (GaN) picks up speed as this year draws to a close with new releases from Microchip, Navitas, and Teledyne e2v. Let's see how these new products are leveraging GaN technology.


News Dec 22, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski
Harmonic Current in Power Supplies and IEC 61000-3-2

Harmonic Current in Power Supplies and IEC 61000-3-2

In this article, we'll take a look at the harmonic current in switched-mode power supplies and how power factor comes into play.


Filters and Flexibility: TI’s New Delta-Sigma ADC Gives Designers Both

Filters and Flexibility: TI’s New Delta-Sigma ADC Gives Designers Both

With a range of filter options, a new delta-sigma A/C converter can help designers reap tailored, high-performance data from industrial systems.


News Dec 17, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
Sager IP67 Trio Power Supply | AAC Digital Datasheet

Sager IP67 Trio Power Supply | AAC Digital Datasheet

AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.


Is Hot-Swapping an EV Charging Solution? Sensata’s BMS Integrates Hot-swap Technology

Is Hot-Swapping an EV Charging Solution? Sensata’s BMS Integrates Hot-swap Technology

EV battery charging is a constant stressor for EV adoption. Could idea of hot-swapping batteries provide a potential solution to ease EV integration and infrastructure strain?


News Dec 11, 2021 by Nicholas St. John
Bravo Electro MEAN WELL GST Series | AAC Digital Datasheet

Bravo Electro MEAN WELL GST Series | AAC Digital Datasheet

AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.


new products Dec 08, 2021 by Bravo