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Xiaomi Says “Revolutionary” Long-Range Wireless Charging is Here—Critics Say Otherwise

Xiaomi Says “Revolutionary” Long-Range Wireless Charging is Here—Critics Say Otherwise

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


News Feb 02, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Can Sodium-Ion Dethrone Lithium-Ion as a Dominant Battery Technology?

Can Sodium-Ion Dethrone Lithium-Ion as a Dominant Battery Technology?

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.


News Feb 01, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
Designing Safety and Reliability into Intelligent Power Outlets for Smart Homes

Designing Safety and Reliability into Intelligent Power Outlets for Smart Homes

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.


Miniaturized Fuel Cells Maximize the Flight Time of Drones for Humanitarian Missions

Miniaturized Fuel Cells Maximize the Flight Time of Drones for Humanitarian Missions

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.


News Jan 19, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Energy Harvesting Spotlight: Maxim Claims “Smallest Solar Harvesting Solution”

Energy Harvesting Spotlight: Maxim Claims “Smallest Solar Harvesting Solution”

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.


News Jan 18, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Two Up-and-Coming Companies Collaborate to Make Battery-Less IoT a Sustainable Reality

Two Up-and-Coming Companies Collaborate to Make Battery-Less IoT a Sustainable Reality

Current energy-harvesting designs have their limitations. e-peas and Sequans are coming up with what they call a "non-stop, zero-maintenance" solution.


More Cells, More Range: TI’s Wireless Battery Management System Frees EV Space for More Design Innovation

More Cells, More Range: TI’s Wireless Battery Management System Frees EV Space for More Design Innovation

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


News Jan 07, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Materials Spotlight: How Perovskite Was a Hotbed of 2020 Research

Materials Spotlight: How Perovskite Was a Hotbed of 2020 Research

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


News Jan 05, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
UK Rail Company Pursues Concept of Trains Powered by Biowaste

UK Rail Company Pursues Concept of Trains Powered by Biowaste

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


News Jan 05, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Hydrogen Fuel Cells Take to the Sky to Power Commercial Aircrafts

Hydrogen Fuel Cells Take to the Sky to Power Commercial Aircrafts

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


News Dec 31, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Batteries Aren’t the Only Renewable Energy Carriers on the Block. Supercapacitors Take the R&D Stage

Batteries Aren’t the Only Renewable Energy Carriers on the Block. Supercapacitors Take the R&D Stage

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.


News Dec 22, 2020 by Nicholas St. John
Circuit Protection, Control, and Sensing Design Considerations for Smart Home Security Applications

Circuit Protection, Control, and Sensing Design Considerations for Smart Home Security Applications

This article explores components that protect and control their circuits in smart home security applications, specifically components for protecting wired and wireless security cameras and wired doorbell cameras.


How the Right to Repair May Affect Consumers and Designers Alike

How the Right to Repair May Affect Consumers and Designers Alike

In light of the recent right-to-repair legislation passed in France and Austria, how might this movement affect electronic designers?


News Dec 15, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
Breakthroughs in Wireless Charging Extend Across New Zealand—And Even to the Moon

Breakthroughs in Wireless Charging Extend Across New Zealand—And Even to the Moon

2020 has slowed down many tech advances, but not wireless power transfer.


News Dec 14, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Super Junction MOSFETs Up the Power Efficiency and Cut the Size of MOSFET Sibling

Super Junction MOSFETs Up the Power Efficiency and Cut the Size of MOSFET Sibling

From EV charging stations to OLEDs in TV screens, Super Junction MOSFETs can be a useful design option when power efficiency is paramount.


News Dec 09, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons
The War Against Dendrites, the Plague of Li-ion Batteries, Wages On

The War Against Dendrites, the Plague of Li-ion Batteries, Wages On

Dendrites have long since plagued lithium-ion batteries with problems that not only shorten their lifespans, but in some situations can be outright dangerous. Here’s how recent research efforts have contributed to the fight against these microscopic adversaries.


News Nov 30, 2020 by Luke James
EV Battery Testing Parameters

EV Battery Testing Parameters

This article discusses the different factors in designing vehicle battery systems to adhere to EV Battery Standards.


How Does Qi, the Wireless Charging Standard, Work?

How Does Qi, the Wireless Charging Standard, Work?

Qi-certified wireless charging devices are now commonplace in the consumer market. But how exactly does Qi achieve wireless power transfer at the circuit level?


News Nov 19, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Xilinx, TI, and Skyworks Tackle PA Efficiency Problems in 5G Small Cell Radios

Xilinx, TI, and Skyworks Tackle PA Efficiency Problems in 5G Small Cell Radios

As modulation scheme efficiency goes up, power amplifier efficiency goes down. Xilinx, TI, and Skyworks are bringing their expertise to the table to reconcile the trade-off.


News Nov 18, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons
Could RFID Be the Solution to Battery-less IoT? Arm Thinks So

Could RFID Be the Solution to Battery-less IoT? Arm Thinks So

Coming up on its 30th anniversary, Arm is now working on ways to create a battery-less future for the IoT.


News Nov 09, 2020 by Jake Hertz