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This week, Qualcomm announced the release of Quick Charge 5. With it, Qualcomm says they're offering the fastest charging…

This week, Qualcomm announced the release of Quick Charge 5. With it, Qualcomm says they're offering the fastest charging capabilities ever for smartphones.

Set for 2023, NASA's new mission will take place in Antarctica, sending an electronic payload-bearing balloon into the atmosphere.

Set for 2023, NASA's new mission will take place in Antarctica, sending an electronic payload-bearing balloon into the atmosphere.

In this article, we’ll look at different EV charging modes specified by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

In this article, we’ll look at different EV charging modes specified by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

What must e-bike designers consider in building these "green" modes of transportation? Motor power, range, motor type, and more.

What must e-bike designers consider in building these "green" modes of transportation? Motor power, range, motor type, and more.

How exactly does polarity factor into the voltage drops across the three basic elements of electrical…

How exactly does polarity factor into the voltage drops across the three basic elements of electrical circuits—resistors, capacitors, and inductors?

The researchers claim that new types of cathodes, suitable for advanced energy storage, can be developed using…

The researchers claim that new types of cathodes, suitable for advanced energy storage, can be developed using beyond-lithium ion batteries.

A pacemaker battery must be replaced every 5 to 15 years. Researchers at GIST in Korea have developed a novel photonic…

A pacemaker battery must be replaced every 5 to 15 years. Researchers at GIST in Korea have developed a novel photonic wireless system to power medical implants—no surgery required.

A new, fundamental understanding of polymeric relaxor ferroelectric behavior could lead to major advances in flexible electronics.

A new, fundamental understanding of polymeric relaxor ferroelectric behavior could lead to major advances in flexible electronics.

This article looks at how stepper motors work well in IoT-oriented tasks such as positioning security cameras and remote…

This article looks at how stepper motors work well in IoT-oriented tasks such as positioning security cameras and remote sensors or actuating air vents, valves, and window covers. 

Researchers at the University of Texas have developed a liquid metal battery that can operate at 20°C.

Researchers at the University of Texas have developed a liquid metal battery that can operate at 20°C.

Belgian company e-peas is looking to disrupt the IoT industry by providing an array of energy-harvesting PMICs and low power MCUs.

Belgian company e-peas is looking to disrupt the IoT industry by providing an array of energy-harvesting PMICs and low power MCUs.

A team of researchers has unveiled what they claim to be the world’s first quantum phase battery described as a “key…

A team of researchers has unveiled what they claim to be the world’s first quantum phase battery described as a “key element for quantum technologies.”

This buck-boost converter comes at a time when universal battery charging is becoming a realistic possibility.

This buck-boost converter comes at a time when universal battery charging is becoming a realistic possibility.

Better fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries will be made possible by greater knowledge of electrode microstructure.

Better fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries will be made possible by greater knowledge of electrode microstructure.

Researchers at Brown University come up with a mechanically tough solid-state electrolyte for lithium-Ion Batteries.

Researchers at Brown University come up with a mechanically tough solid-state electrolyte for lithium-Ion Batteries.

Advanced research into lighter, more durable materials with better energy conversion and mechanical properties means big…

Advanced research into lighter, more durable materials with better energy conversion and mechanical properties means big things for drones, electric vehicles, and the military.

Using electrolyte glucose-oxidase as a battery source, MIT researchers have configured RFID tags as sensors, which…

Using electrolyte glucose-oxidase as a battery source, MIT researchers have configured RFID tags as sensors, which improves the signal-to-noise ratio and reduces multipath issues.

A Chinese battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. (CATL), located in Nigde, China has developed a…

A Chinese battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. (CATL), located in Nigde, China has developed a power pack that can allow electric vehicles (EV) to travel 1.24 million miles, lasting a total of 16 years.

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.