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In this video, we’ll be exploring the voltage follower, which is a good example of an op-amp circuit that is simple yet…

In this video, we’ll be exploring the voltage follower, which is a good example of an op-amp circuit that is simple yet very useful.

The printed solar cells are so light, thin, and flexible that they can rest on a bubble.

The printed solar cells are so light, thin, and flexible that they can rest on a bubble.

This article dives into how Fusion 360 can be used to produce smarter microelectronics.

This article dives into how Fusion 360 can be used to produce smarter microelectronics.

With IoT on the rise, engineers are increasingly faced with options of transformer topologies in Power-over-Ethernet…

With IoT on the rise, engineers are increasingly faced with options of transformer topologies in Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)-based designs.

Photorelays are gaining traction. In many cases, these devices outpace their mechanical counterparts in terms of size and…

Photorelays are gaining traction. In many cases, these devices outpace their mechanical counterparts in terms of size and power efficiency.

In this video, we’ll look at some circuits that represent common op-amp applications. We’ll start with the voltage…

In this video, we’ll look at some circuits that represent common op-amp applications. We’ll start with the voltage follower, then we’ll move on to an inverting amplifier, an active filter, and a current-to-voltage converter.

Engineers say they’re creating a low-power collision detector that mimics the way locusts avoid one another when flying…

Engineers say they’re creating a low-power collision detector that mimics the way locusts avoid one another when flying in swarms.

Synopsys and Nestwave are combining hardware IP and algorithms to give GNSS receivers in battery-operated IoT devices…

Synopsys and Nestwave are combining hardware IP and algorithms to give GNSS receivers in battery-operated IoT devices extra nap time.

A joint research team based at the University of Geneva has successfully controlled the properties of artificial…

A joint research team based at the University of Geneva has successfully controlled the properties of artificial electronic structures, dramatically improving energy efficiency.

Power lines are a consistent obstacle for small autonomous drones. Now, U.S. Army researchers say they have a solution.

Power lines are a consistent obstacle for small autonomous drones. Now, U.S. Army researchers say they have a solution.

This week, Texas Instruments released a buck-boost converter with two heavy-hitter claims: that it extends battery life…

This week, Texas Instruments released a buck-boost converter with two heavy-hitter claims: that it extends battery life by 50% and that it offers the lowest IQ in the industry.

This is the final day of Industry Tech Days 2020 but don't think we're letting up for a single minute. Here's your menu…

This is the final day of Industry Tech Days 2020 but don't think we're letting up for a single minute. Here's your menu of Live Sessions, your way to navigate the last 50+ pages of content

Engineers can now skip the step of developing their own gate drivers—pushing SiC adoption in transportation systems even faster.

Engineers can now skip the step of developing their own gate drivers—pushing SiC adoption in transportation systems even faster.

Texas researchers realize the strengths of both solid-state and liquid-state batteries in the first room-temperature…

Texas researchers realize the strengths of both solid-state and liquid-state batteries in the first room-temperature liquid-metal battery.

Although the researchers intended to create an LED for a lab-on-a-chip, they coincidentally overcame the "efficiency…

Although the researchers intended to create an LED for a lab-on-a-chip, they coincidentally overcame the "efficiency droop" and turned the LED into a laser.

A new solution from NXP allows multiple devices to charge from one MWTC controller, making it the first of its kind in…

A new solution from NXP allows multiple devices to charge from one MWTC controller, making it the first of its kind in the in-car wireless charging field.

Looking to expedite the design of e-bikes and the like, Renesas recently released a new 48 V mobility solution.

Looking to expedite the design of e-bikes and the like, Renesas recently released a new 48 V mobility solution.

The research team behind this new approach thinks that it’ll help meet the growing demand for increased storage capacity.

The research team behind this new approach thinks that it’ll help meet the growing demand for increased storage capacity.

Intel Enpirion PowerSoC modules are DC-DC step-down converters that integrate nearly all the components needed to build a…

Intel Enpirion PowerSoC modules are DC-DC step-down converters that integrate nearly all the components needed to build a power supply without sacrificing performance or efficiency. These solutions are designed to meet strict FPGA, ASIC, and processor power requirements.