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Lattice Debuts Low-power FPGA Family in Tiny Form Factor

Lattice Debuts Low-power FPGA Family in Tiny Form Factor

In an effort to marry power efficiency with mid-range FPGA performance, the company has unveiled a new family of tiny form factor, low-power devices.


News Dec 13, 2022 by Jeff Child
Laki Power Marries Sensors and Energy Harvesting to Protect the Grid—Exclusive

Laki Power Marries Sensors and Energy Harvesting to Protect the Grid—Exclusive

In our exclusive interview at Iceland-based Laki Power’s HQ, the company shares how its blend of sensing, data, and energy harvesting aims to revolutionize grid monitoring.


News Dec 06, 2022 by Jake Hertz
EP Systems: The Power Behind Electric Aviation

EP Systems: The Power Behind Electric Aviation

Michael Armstrong, CTO of Electric Power Systems and recognized leader in electrified aircraft propulsion, discusses the unique challenges and opportunities presented by electric aviation and how future aircraft may look much different than those we rely on today.


MOSFET ICs Roll in Small Package Formats—a Roundup

MOSFET ICs Roll in Small Package Formats—a Roundup

Enabling use in size-constrained system designs, a crop of MOSFET ICs are available that leverage small IC package formats.


Mushroom-based Substrates: Next Biodegradable Electronic Solution?

Mushroom-based Substrates: Next Biodegradable Electronic Solution?

Hoping to pave a path toward more sustainable electronics, could research into mushroom-based substrates from Johannes Kepler University (JKU) of Linz be the answer?


News Nov 21, 2022 by Jake Hertz
NXP Rolls out MCUs Aimed at Traction Inverter Control in EVs

NXP Rolls out MCUs Aimed at Traction Inverter Control in EVs

To tackle the complex challenges of traction inverter control in new electric vehicles (EVs), NXP unveils its S32K39 series of MCUs at Electronica.


News Nov 15, 2022 by Jeff Child
Battery Storage Schemes Employ Freeze-Thaw Approach and More

Battery Storage Schemes Employ Freeze-Thaw Approach and More

Offering novel approaches to battery energy storage, a trio of research efforts are using electronic technologies and materials science to tackle energy storage challenges.


News Oct 22, 2022 by Nicholas St. John
Researchers Achieve Wireless Power Transfer Nearly 100 Feet Using Laser

Researchers Achieve Wireless Power Transfer Nearly 100 Feet Using Laser

Recent research on wireless power transfer technology could transmit power across a room, enabling a wide array of charging applications.


News Sep 15, 2022 by Arjun Nijhawan
Just Add Water—Paper-based Batteries Activated by a Water Switch

Just Add Water—Paper-based Batteries Activated by a Water Switch

To reduce e-waste, researchers are experimenting with paper-based batteries. This latest one comes from Empa, which is activated by water.


News Aug 01, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Digital Polar Radio Approach Shrinks Power for Wi-Fi IoT Devices

Digital Polar Radio Approach Shrinks Power for Wi-Fi IoT Devices

Designing its patented digital polar radio implementation into an SoC and a development kit, InnoPhase brings extreme low power to Wi-Fi IoT systems.


News Jul 29, 2022 by Jeff Child
Infineon’s Battery Management IC Solutions | Product Sociable

Infineon’s Battery Management IC Solutions | Product Sociable

Battery management systems are essential for monitoring and managing the health of batteries used in electric vehicles, industrial energy storage systems, and consumer devices.


SiC Collabs Fuel Advances in EV Traction Inverters and Charging Gear

SiC Collabs Fuel Advances in EV Traction Inverters and Charging Gear

As silicon carbide (SiC) proliferates in EV designs, a series of manufacturer collaborations are fueling innovation in electric vehicle (EV) traction inverters, charging infrastructure, and more.


News Jul 02, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
Infineon Hopes to Pack a Punch With Battery-powered Sensor Fusion Alarm Design

Infineon Hopes to Pack a Punch With Battery-powered Sensor Fusion Alarm Design

By marrying a MEMS microphone, a pressure sensor, and an AI/ML algorithm, a PSoC MCU-based reference design lets engineers build very low-power smart alarm systems.


News Jun 29, 2022 by Jeff Child
TI Rolls Out Bluetooth LE MCU With +8 dBm RF Power for $0.79

TI Rolls Out Bluetooth LE MCU With +8 dBm RF Power for $0.79

Offering a blend of low-power, high RF power, and a $0.79 price, Texas Instruments (TI) has released a new Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) MCU aimed at the growing connected device market.


News Jun 22, 2022 by Jeff Child
Littelfuse ITV Battery Protectors | New Product Brief

Littelfuse ITV Battery Protectors | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


Alternative Energy Harvesting Techniques Emerge for Sensor Networks

Alternative Energy Harvesting Techniques Emerge for Sensor Networks

Wireless sensor networks need energy harvesting to replace battery power. Researchers are coming up with innovative ways to get energy from alternative sources—even human sweat.


News May 14, 2022 by Darshil Patel
The Energy Quest Continues: Can Microbes Power Electronic Devices?

The Energy Quest Continues: Can Microbes Power Electronic Devices?

Researchers at the University of California San Diego are studying microbial fuel cells as a feasible solution to real-life engineering challenges.


News Apr 25, 2022 by Robert Keim
TOSHIBA Automotive Small Signal MOSFET Device | Featured Product Spotlight

TOSHIBA Automotive Small Signal MOSFET Device | Featured Product Spotlight

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.


Three New Power Devices Cut Down Component Count and BOM

Three New Power Devices Cut Down Component Count and BOM

By reducing component counts, power system designs can achieve critical advantages such as lower costs and easier manufacturing. Three recently announced power solutions offer vivid examples of trend.


News Apr 15, 2022 by Ikimi .O
On-demand Solar Energy—Researchers Store and Use Energy from the Sun

On-demand Solar Energy—Researchers Store and Use Energy from the Sun

One setback to fully utilizing solar energy is how to successfully store it. Aiming to tackle this issue, researchers have successfully converted stored electrical energy into usable electrical power.


News Apr 14, 2022 by Jake Hertz