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The race to beat out silicon (Si) for the "best" semiconductor continues with a rush of gallium nitride (GaN)…

The race to beat out silicon (Si) for the "best" semiconductor continues with a rush of gallium nitride (GaN) announcements focusing on creating and furthering GaN-based device designs.

UC San Diego's electrical engineering department has announced a number of feats, from neural sensor grids to PMIC innovations.

UC San Diego's electrical engineering department has announced a number of feats, from neural sensor grids to PMIC innovations.

As electric vehicles (EVs) carve out their place in the world, a team-up between Emporia Energy and BREK Electronics is…

As electric vehicles (EVs) carve out their place in the world, a team-up between Emporia Energy and BREK Electronics is betting on bi-directional charging. How does it work and what circuit-level challenges are there?

"The proof is in the pudding." Learn why Microchip is a low power circuit leader in FPGA markets as an industry expert…

"The proof is in the pudding." Learn why Microchip is a low power circuit leader in FPGA markets as an industry expert joins AAC's Dale Wilson to tackle five questions in five minutes.

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.

What if the key to cleaner transportation was ammonia? Amogy is combining ammonia with fuel cell technology to create an…

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.

The push for greener technology, namely solar, has led researchers to investigate cheaper, more efficient, and durable…

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.

Oliver Lodge, the creator of the “trembler” laid the groundwork for wireless telegraphy. He was also one of the most…

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.

The search for the next best battery continues into 2022 as companies and researchers look to up-end lithium-ion (Li-ion)…

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?

GM's CEO Mary Barra claims that the company will bring fully autonomous vehicles to market as soon as mid-decade. What…

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?

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.

The umbrella of wearables just broadened even wider with face masks. Engineers from Northwestern University have…

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.

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

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

For years, e-peas has been rolling out energy-harvesting solutions: PMICs—and more recently—an MCU and antenna. The…

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.

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

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

The automotive industry has been building up vehicles to become more connected, intelligent, and safe. Adding to these…

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.

Advances in e-textile research have led researchers to weave Li-ion batteries into fibers. Such development promises to…

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.

As 2021 comes to a close, STMicroelectronics, GaN Systems, and EPC push through final gallium nitride (GaN) based…

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?

Concerning the Internet of Things (IoT), especially Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices, power consumption can be a major…

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.