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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.

Learn about some of the most important fundamentals for understanding how interface technologies have evolved.

Learn about some of the most important fundamentals for understanding how interface technologies have evolved.

Designing a transceiver and antenna is no small feat. A new module from ST is designed to help small companies to spend…

Designing a transceiver and antenna is no small feat. A new module from ST is designed to help small companies to spend less time on the hardware and more time on the Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, or Thread application itself.

We spoke with Texas Instruments to learn more about this new tech, which they feel can shake up the EV industry.

We spoke with Texas Instruments to learn more about this new tech, which they feel can shake up the EV industry.

The topic of perovskites never seems far from research outlets, and last year was no different.

The topic of perovskites never seems far from research outlets, and last year was no different.

With the goal of sustainability, the company plans to pair human- and animal-waste-powered electronics with mechanical…

With the goal of sustainability, the company plans to pair human- and animal-waste-powered electronics with mechanical energy storage.

Hydrogen-fueled aviation could be a common reality within the next 15 years, according to a new report.

Hydrogen-fueled aviation could be a common reality within the next 15 years, according to a new report.

STMicroelectronics announced a goal to be carbon neutral by 2027, and they plan to get there by using wide-bandgap…

STMicroelectronics announced a goal to be carbon neutral by 2027, and they plan to get there by using wide-bandgap semiconductors. How might this technology bring the industry toward carbon neutrality?

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.

Supercapacitors are increasingly hailed as a key to sustainable energy. Coupled with the demand for robust energy storage…

Supercapacitors are increasingly hailed as a key to sustainable energy. Coupled with the demand for robust energy storage systems, these devices are gaining traction in R&D and across the market.