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The push for greener technology keeps aiming higher, this time targeting avionics. Microchip and Clean Skys have teamed…

The push for greener technology keeps aiming higher, this time targeting avionics. Microchip and Clean Skys have teamed up to create a family of baseless power modules.

MIT and Ericsson are doubling down on two projects: 1) Explore the merits of lithium for brain-inspired computing and 2)…

MIT and Ericsson are doubling down on two projects: 1) Explore the merits of lithium for brain-inspired computing and 2) Find the key to charger-free devices.

SpaceX is known to create almost all of its technology in-house. What inspired the tech giant to acquire Swarm's technology?

SpaceX is known to create almost all of its technology in-house. What inspired the tech giant to acquire Swarm's technology?

The struggle to include more while taking up less space is a major challenge for wearables. Despite that, Samsung is…

The struggle to include more while taking up less space is a major challenge for wearables. Despite that, Samsung is pushing boundaries with the industry's first 5nm processor for wearables.

While electric motors have primarily hinged on radial motor technology over the past 50 years, axial-flux designs are now…

While electric motors have primarily hinged on radial motor technology over the past 50 years, axial-flux designs are now surging ahead.

Power Integrations recently released an offline switcher IC. What's unique about this device? And what does it have to do…

Power Integrations recently released an offline switcher IC. What's unique about this device? And what does it have to do with zero-crossing detection and x-capacitor discharge?

Some wearable manufacturers don’t consider energy harvesting (of any sort) a good return on investment. In pursuit of…

Some wearable manufacturers don’t consider energy harvesting (of any sort) a good return on investment. In pursuit of self-powered wearables, EE researchers are looking to change that.

Which IEC power standards should you be familiar with when designing smart appliances? This article breaks down smart…

Which IEC power standards should you be familiar with when designing smart appliances? This article breaks down smart household device classification and power requirements for their design.

How much do you know about IAQ (indoor air quality) and filtration system options for purifying air?

How much do you know about IAQ (indoor air quality) and filtration system options for purifying air?

As the rush for more eco-friendly electronics and vehicles progresses, CATL, Xtreme Power Conversion, and Natron Energy…

As the rush for more eco-friendly electronics and vehicles progresses, CATL, Xtreme Power Conversion, and Natron Energy are banking on sodium-ion in their new technologies.

Safety is always a major concern for designers, especially in vehicles. Hoping to further ADAS safety, TDK, Maxim…

Safety is always a major concern for designers, especially in vehicles. Hoping to further ADAS safety, TDK, Maxim Integrated, and Rohde & Schwarz release new devices.

What's the difference between high-side and low-side resistive current sensing? This article explains the basics, as well…

What's the difference between high-side and low-side resistive current sensing? This article explains the basics, as well as when each is the more appropriate design choice.

Often overlooked, reference designs can be an EEs best friend. Maxim Integrated, STMicroelectronics, and Microchip aim to…

Often overlooked, reference designs can be an EEs best friend. Maxim Integrated, STMicroelectronics, and Microchip aim to help design facial detecting IoT, MasterGaN devices, and for Qi 1.3.

As part of its recent roadmap, Intel teased RibbonFET and PowerVia, two new technologies that it hopes will change the IC…

As part of its recent roadmap, Intel teased RibbonFET and PowerVia, two new technologies that it hopes will change the IC industry through backside power delivery and a gate-all-around architecture.

Breaking the 10 Gbps ‘barrier’ might be the point where mobile broadband starts to match the functionality of fiber…

Breaking the 10 Gbps ‘barrier’ might be the point where mobile broadband starts to match the functionality of fiber services. Qualcomm’s modem-RF system recently achieved standalone 10 Gbps.

Learn motor driver design techniques to help extend battery life in battery-powered motor systems.

Learn motor driver design techniques to help extend battery life in battery-powered motor systems.

Learn the basics of Hall effect current sensors in this technical article.

Learn the basics of Hall effect current sensors in this technical article.

Combining traditional silicon IGBT technology with silicon carbide Schottky barrier diodes, ROHM is hoping to create a…

Combining traditional silicon IGBT technology with silicon carbide Schottky barrier diodes, ROHM is hoping to create a new hybrid class of power solutions.

From freezing temperatures to blazing heat, the US power grid is under a massive amount of strain. If it can't handle the…

From freezing temperatures to blazing heat, the US power grid is under a massive amount of strain. If it can't handle the weather, how will it handle EVs?