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This article discusses some concepts for ensuring motion detector designs will be robust to external disturbances by…

This article discusses some concepts for ensuring motion detector designs will be robust to external disturbances by presenting an infrared detector assembly that can significantly reduce the parts count and improve product performance and reliability. 

Freezing temperatures and rolling blackouts have spurred discussion on whether renewable energy grid integration may be a…

Freezing temperatures and rolling blackouts have spurred discussion on whether renewable energy grid integration may be a safety net for future outages. Design-level challenges, however, make this endeavor more complicated than it may seem.

As more engineering teams look to incorporate e-paper displays into their products, proper evaluation tools can help…

As more engineering teams look to incorporate e-paper displays into their products, proper evaluation tools can help designers cut power and boost memory.

Power conversion systems in EVs follow the half-bridge configuration. This article explores the IGBT half-bridge design…

Power conversion systems in EVs follow the half-bridge configuration. This article explores the IGBT half-bridge design of a high-voltage side (output stage) of the gate driver.

Termed the "tiny switch that almost made it big," MIT's long-forgotten cryotron has inspired a possible replacement to…

Termed the "tiny switch that almost made it big," MIT's long-forgotten cryotron has inspired a possible replacement to Josephson junctions for quantum computing.

Smaller electronics call for more powerful inspection equipment. If you're building a collection of at-home lab…

Smaller electronics call for more powerful inspection equipment. If you're building a collection of at-home lab equipment, these visual tools may help you see where you're going on minuscule boards.

Electrical engineers have been hard at work contributing to the fight against coronavirus—through medical and…

Electrical engineers have been hard at work contributing to the fight against coronavirus—through medical and diagnostic devices alike. Here’s a look at a few "lab-on-a-chip" highlights.

Learn how to reduce second harmonic distortion by following some guidelines for placing decoupling capacitors in your PCB layout.

Learn how to reduce second harmonic distortion by following some guidelines for placing decoupling capacitors in your PCB layout.

Many current P-channel MOSFETs don't cut it for high-voltage applications. To meet the challenge, a new family of PMOS is…

Many current P-channel MOSFETs don't cut it for high-voltage applications. To meet the challenge, a new family of PMOS is claimed to feature 62% lower RDS(on) than comparable devices.

ON Semiconductor’s new smart camera is a blend of many of the company's embedded devices, including sensors, cameras,…

ON Semiconductor’s new smart camera is a blend of many of the company's embedded devices, including sensors, cameras, and BLE connectivity.

What is thermal runaway in Li-ion battery systems? And how do battery management systems help mitigate failure for…

What is thermal runaway in Li-ion battery systems? And how do battery management systems help mitigate failure for improved safety? Learn more in this technical article.

Learn the high-level basics of what role battery management systems (BMSs) play in power design and what components are…

Learn the high-level basics of what role battery management systems (BMSs) play in power design and what components are necessary for their basic functions.

Supercapacitors and batteries often work in unison as discrete components. Now, Xidas is augmenting their roles by…

Supercapacitors and batteries often work in unison as discrete components. Now, Xidas is augmenting their roles by integrating these devices together.

One of the prevailing issues with solar electric vehicles (sEVs) is range. What design obstacles must be overcome to make…

One of the prevailing issues with solar electric vehicles (sEVs) is range. What design obstacles must be overcome to make this future vehicle tech a widespread reality?

Renesas recently released 12 new MCUs for IoT and industrial use cases—the key focal point being its wakeup time, along…

Renesas recently released 12 new MCUs for IoT and industrial use cases—the key focal point being its wakeup time, along with high performance, low power, and enhanced security.

Xiaomi claims its new smartphone-compatible technology offers wireless charging at a distance—with no stands or…

Xiaomi claims its new smartphone-compatible technology offers wireless charging at a distance—with no stands or charging pads necessary.

Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion…

Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion issues. Learn about QuietStep, a proprietary algorithm from Allegro MicroSystems, as a possible solution. 

One possible alternative for lithium-ion batteries is sodium-ion batteries. Here's an update on how Na-ion batteries are…

One possible alternative for lithium-ion batteries is sodium-ion batteries. Here's an update on how Na-ion batteries are developing in the research realm so far.

GaN FETs aren't a perfect drop-in for their silicon counterparts—without board-level modifications, that is. We spoke…

GaN FETs aren't a perfect drop-in for their silicon counterparts—without board-level modifications, that is. We spoke with Alex Lidow, CEO of Efficient Power Conversion, to get his advice on how to make the transition.