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Ep. 24 | GE Renewable Energy’s VP & CTO Danielle Merfeld on Engineers in Power

Ep. 24 | GE Renewable Energy’s VP & CTO Danielle Merfeld on Engineers in Power

“We’re in a world of exponential change.” This week, we talk power, renewables, and human nature with a EE Ph.D. who is shaping power in engineering.


Podcasts May 11, 2021 by Dave Finch
In Search of the Next Top Semiconductor: Cuprous Oxide vs. Silicon

In Search of the Next Top Semiconductor: Cuprous Oxide vs. Silicon

Semiconductor materials vying for silicon's crown are everywhere, it seems. One substrate that's been in research for many years is cuprous oxide. Is it a blip on the radar or the next heir apparent?


News May 08, 2021 by Ikimi .O
Nexperia’s Trench Schottky Diodes Seize Power Efficiency

Nexperia’s Trench Schottky Diodes Seize Power Efficiency

This week, Nexperia has released a new group of trench Schottky diodes which they claim are more efficient than ever.


News May 05, 2021 by Jake Hertz
New Infineon Flyback Converters Target Power Losses in USB Power Delivery

New Infineon Flyback Converters Target Power Losses in USB Power Delivery

This week, Infineon released a new USB-PD charger that leverages a flyback converter topology for maximal efficiency.


News May 05, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Underwater HVDC-based Grid: Pushing the Limits of Power Transmission

Underwater HVDC-based Grid: Pushing the Limits of Power Transmission

Establishing an underwater power grid is no easy feat, though researchers and companies like ABB and Siemens can see the potential benefits.


News May 04, 2021 by Rushi Patel
Could “Massless Storage” be the Future of EVs?

Could “Massless Storage” be the Future of EVs?

This year, the EV field has seen many advances, in both industry and academia, in the direction of structural batteries.


News May 04, 2021 by Jake Hertz
New Intelligent Power Modules Pit Soft Recovery Against Radiated Emissions

New Intelligent Power Modules Pit Soft Recovery Against Radiated Emissions

A new generation of IPMs from ROHM Semiconductor claims "best-in-class," but can it deliver when compared to other IPMs in the industry?


News May 03, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Public Design Competitions Accelerate Open Innovation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Public Design Competitions Accelerate Open Innovation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Government actors around the globe continue a trend of challenging public-sector innovators to accelerate the development of various technologies, including a recent surge in interest in autonomous underwater vehicles


News May 01, 2021 by Lianne Frith
Dialog’s New SPI NOR Flash: The Holy Grail of Low-power Memory?

Dialog’s New SPI NOR Flash: The Holy Grail of Low-power Memory?

Chasing low power consumption is the holy grail of IoT design considerations. With that in mind, Dialog introduces their new AT25EU NOR Flash to answer the call.


News Apr 30, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
The Future’s in the Friction: How “TENGs” Show Promise in Self-powered Sensors

The Future’s in the Friction: How “TENGs” Show Promise in Self-powered Sensors

Triboelectric nanogenerators (or "TENGs") aren't the newest technology on the block. However, global research indicates they may change energy-harvesting technology through the power of movement.


News Apr 24, 2021 by Ikimi .O
Could Microgrids Be a Safety Net for Future Power Outage Disasters?

Could Microgrids Be a Safety Net for Future Power Outage Disasters?

The February blackouts in Texas spurred hot debate on the best way to avoid infrastructural power issues. Microgrids are one such proposal.


News Apr 23, 2021 by Biljana Ognenova
In Celebration of Earth Day: IoT May be the “Greenest” Type of Embedded Design

In Celebration of Earth Day: IoT May be the “Greenest” Type of Embedded Design

With the rise of edge computing, companies and researchers alike are doubling down on sustainability—from tracking endangered harbor seals to monitoring crop growth.


News Apr 23, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Will Panasonic Hit Roadblocks Producing Tesla’s Tabless Battery Cells?

Will Panasonic Hit Roadblocks Producing Tesla’s Tabless Battery Cells?

While Elon Musk's proposed "tabless battery cell" was once only a theory, Panasonic is now teaming with Tesla to scale the 4680 for production. What challenges lie ahead?


News Apr 22, 2021 by Luke James
Aluminum: Yet Another Potential Alternative to Lithium-Ion Batteries

Aluminum: Yet Another Potential Alternative to Lithium-Ion Batteries

While lithium reigns as the dominant material in battery technology, researchers are exploring a more abundant (and affordable) alternative—aluminum.


“MUS-IC” to an Audiophile’s Ears? Lessons on Hi-Fi Electronics From a New DAC

“MUS-IC” to an Audiophile’s Ears? Lessons on Hi-Fi Electronics From a New DAC

MUS-IC, ROHM Semiconductor’s specialized family of audio electronics has a new member: a 32-bit DAC designed for high-res playback. What does this DAC teach us about the tenets of Hi-Fi electronics?


News Apr 19, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
TDK Sensor Shows How Capacitive MEMS and Low-power IoT Go Hand in Hand

TDK Sensor Shows How Capacitive MEMS and Low-power IoT Go Hand in Hand

TDK recently announced the so-called "lowest power waterproof MEMS barometric pressure sensor." Why did TDK choose capacitive MEMS as the go-to architecture for low power?


News Apr 15, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Protecting Power Over Ethernet (PoE / PoE++) Communications

Protecting Power Over Ethernet (PoE / PoE++) Communications

This article is the first in the "Protect Your Ports! Top Design Tips to Keep Your Communications Connected" series from Littelfuse.


Assessing the Advantages of Ultra-wideband Systems Through Impulse Radios

Assessing the Advantages of Ultra-wideband Systems Through Impulse Radios

Using impulse radios as an example, we'll examine the advantages of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology compared to other short-range wireless communication technologies.


Understanding the New Offshore Wind Farms Initiative

Understanding the New Offshore Wind Farms Initiative

An ambitious $3 billion plan may greatly expand American wind-farm output to 30 GW by 2030. What details of this plan might involve engineers and the renewables market at large?


News Apr 07, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
TI Claims an Industry First—a DC/DC Controller With an Integrated Active EMI Filter

TI Claims an Industry First—a DC/DC Controller With an Integrated Active EMI Filter

All About Circuits sat down with Texas Instruments to hear firsthand about the company's efforts to help engineers achieve low-EMI power designs—without compromising size or performance.


News Apr 07, 2021 by Jake Hertz