Researchers at the University of Glasgow have created a solar-powered graphene skin that can simulate the sense of touch.
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have created a solar-powered graphene skin that can simulate the sense of touch.
The C3M0075120K is a low-on-resistance N-channel FET for high-power switching applications.
The C3M0075120K is a low-on-resistance N-channel FET for high-power switching applications.
Researchers have developed double-heterojunction nanorods which can be biased to both send and receive light—in other…
Researchers have developed double-heterojunction nanorods which can be biased to both send and receive light—in other words, a device that is both an LED and solar cell, capable of emitting and absorbing light.
This article describes the cause and effect of total harmonic distortion (THD) in power systems. Some means of improving…
This article describes the cause and effect of total harmonic distortion (THD) in power systems. Some means of improving THD are also discussed.
In this teardown, we look at the Hiluckey solar charger with an inbuilt lithium-ion battery.
In this teardown, we look at the Hiluckey solar charger with an inbuilt lithium-ion battery.
In this News Brief, Wind River introduces advancement to the Industrial IoT with a new software virtualization platform…
In this News Brief, Wind River introduces advancement to the Industrial IoT with a new software virtualization platform for cloud infrastructure.
Panasonic second generation Grid-EYE infrared array sensors measure temperatures and temperature gradients, enabling…
Panasonic second generation Grid-EYE infrared array sensors measure temperatures and temperature gradients, enabling people counting, positioning, and movement direction.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we will be looking at the innards of a Mercury remote power plug that uses a remote to control…
In this Teardown Tuesday, we will be looking at the innards of a Mercury remote power plug that uses a remote to control power sockets.
Total harmonic distortion (THD) is a measurement that tells you how much of the distortion of a voltage or current is due…
Total harmonic distortion (THD) is a measurement that tells you how much of the distortion of a voltage or current is due to harmonics in the signal.
Researcher Professor Mutsuko Matano and Tokyo Tech are planning to use diamonds as the next power and sensor semiconductor.
Researcher Professor Mutsuko Matano and Tokyo Tech are planning to use diamonds as the next power and sensor semiconductor.
A new processing technique allows for the doping of organic PV cells at room temperature.
A new processing technique allows for the doping of organic PV cells at room temperature.
The growing need to create electricity from a wider variety of energy sources including renewables is driving growing…
The growing need to create electricity from a wider variety of energy sources including renewables is driving growing interest in DC power distribution over long distances and within buildings.
There are malicious individuals creating "zombies" out of internet enabled devices using a program called Mirai. How can…
There are malicious individuals creating "zombies" out of internet enabled devices using a program called Mirai. How can engineers and users stop it?
Electric vehicle batteries (EVBs) are used to power electric vehicles (EVs). Generally, each cell requires its own…
Electric vehicle batteries (EVBs) are used to power electric vehicles (EVs). Generally, each cell requires its own voltage sensor, however, this might have changed in a recent breakthrough.
For the first time, unsubsidized solar power is the cheapest form of new electricity, with solar power projects costing…
For the first time, unsubsidized solar power is the cheapest form of new electricity, with solar power projects costing less than other forms of renewable energy in emerging market countries.
Highview Power Storage, a designer and developer of energy storage solutions, will construct a Liquid Air Energy Storage…
Highview Power Storage, a designer and developer of energy storage solutions, will construct a Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) plant that will have the ability to deliver 5MW/15MWh and up to 200MW/1.2GWh at their proposed Gigafactory.
A boost power factor correction (PFC) converter can significantly improve both the power factor and the harmonic distortion.
A boost power factor correction (PFC) converter can significantly improve both the power factor and the harmonic distortion.
A discussion of international electrical quality standards and why basic linear power supplies fail to meet them.
A discussion of international electrical quality standards and why basic linear power supplies fail to meet them.
Engineers from the University of Nebraska have created a spray-on conductive concrete that can defend against EMP attacks.
Engineers from the University of Nebraska have created a spray-on conductive concrete that can defend against EMP attacks.
Even a genius like Tesla couldn't escape the market rules of product success: Be first to market, offer good value, and…
Even a genius like Tesla couldn't escape the market rules of product success: Be first to market, offer good value, and best the competition.