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.
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.
From industry to academia, silicon carbide has been making headlines in the first month of 2021.
From industry to academia, silicon carbide has been making headlines in the first month of 2021.
This article provides designers with recommendations for protection and low-power control components for power outlet…
This article provides designers with recommendations for protection and low-power control components for power outlet design that both prevent overloads from damaging sensitive circuitry and maximize device efficiency.
The demand for data center efficiency is only expanding in 2021. Here are some methods that EEs use to increase A/C/…
The demand for data center efficiency is only expanding in 2021. Here are some methods that EEs use to increase A/C/ power conversion efficiency—including a new option of GaN-powered AC/DC power supplies.
If you want to better understand electric vehicle power design—or if you really love fast cars—this episode is for you.
If you want to better understand electric vehicle power design—or if you really love fast cars—this episode is for you.
One of the prevailing challenges of drone electronics is extending battery life. In a new announcement, researchers in…
One of the prevailing challenges of drone electronics is extending battery life. In a new announcement, researchers in Korea say they've found the key: miniaturized fuel cells.
IoT designers are commonly plagued with the issue of long-term deployment. Energy-harvesting paradigms, including a new…
IoT designers are commonly plagued with the issue of long-term deployment. Energy-harvesting paradigms, including a new solar harvesting device from Maxim, may be a promising supplement to battery cells.
The CES 2021 stage has debuted the hardware of some of the first Wi-Fi 6E devices. What are the benefits and challenges…
The CES 2021 stage has debuted the hardware of some of the first Wi-Fi 6E devices. What are the benefits and challenges of this new connectivity protocol?
Current energy-harvesting designs have their limitations. e-peas and Sequans are coming up with what they call a…
Current energy-harvesting designs have their limitations. e-peas and Sequans are coming up with what they call a "non-stop, zero-maintenance" solution.
Partially funded by DARPA, Tower Semiconductor is creating a new foundry process for integrated-laser-on-silicon photonics.
Partially funded by DARPA, Tower Semiconductor is creating a new foundry process for integrated-laser-on-silicon photonics.
Combining a new AC-DC controller and patented "Inde-Flux" transformer technology, Microchip and Würth Elektronik eiSos…
Combining a new AC-DC controller and patented "Inde-Flux" transformer technology, Microchip and Würth Elektronik eiSos aim to help designers create reliable bi-directional communication between the primary and secondary elements in isolated applications.
Many Hall-effect sensors specialize in one area of power monitoring—voltage, current, or power from either AC or DC…
Many Hall-effect sensors specialize in one area of power monitoring—voltage, current, or power from either AC or DC signals. Allegro says its new IC monitors all of these metrics in one chip.
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