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War of the Currents: How AC Defeated DC in the Race to Electrification

War of the Currents: How AC Defeated DC in the Race to Electrification

In 19th-century America, some of the world's greatest engineers and industrialists battled to standardize the electrical system.


News Feb 07, 2025 by Luke James
A Boon for Batteries: Nordic’s PMIC Extends the Life of Primary Cells

A Boon for Batteries: Nordic’s PMIC Extends the Life of Primary Cells

The new power management IC leverages a boost regulator to extend the run time of non-rechargeable batteries, particularly in Bluetooth Low Energy products.


News Feb 04, 2025 by Aaron Carman
Research Shorts: 5 Studies Make Headway in Lasers, Antennas, and Beyond

Research Shorts: 5 Studies Make Headway in Lasers, Antennas, and Beyond

From tunable metamaterials inspired by chameleons to radiation-resistant organic solar cells, these discoveries address critical challenges in fields like defense, space exploration, communication, and manufacturing.


News Feb 03, 2025 by Luke James
Wolfspeed Equips New SiC MOSFETs for High-Power, ‘Real-World Conditions’

Wolfspeed Equips New SiC MOSFETs for High-Power, ‘Real-World Conditions’

The company's fourth generation of SiC MOSFETs comes with new upgrades to reverse recovery transients and lower RDS(on).


News Jan 27, 2025 by Jake Hertz
UW Researchers Make Use of ‘Waste’ Heat With Thermophotovoltaic Device

UW Researchers Make Use of ‘Waste’ Heat With Thermophotovoltaic Device

The near-field device shows promise for harvesting energy from waste heat.


News Jan 06, 2025 by Duane Benson
Industry Weighs in With 2025 Forecasts—Part 1: General Predictions

Industry Weighs in With 2025 Forecasts—Part 1: General Predictions

On this New Years Day, we share 2025 predictions from leading companies in our industry.


News Jan 01, 2025 by Jeff Child
Infineon and Rohm Advance Schottky Diodes for EVs and Renewables

Infineon and Rohm Advance Schottky Diodes for EVs and Renewables

The latest Schottky diodes can withstand higher voltages and provide enhanced insulation resistance.


News Dec 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
STMicro Programmable SoC PLC Improves Smart Grid Communication

STMicro Programmable SoC PLC Improves Smart Grid Communication

STMicroelectronics’ ST85MM programmable powerline communication supports modern field-proven meters and communication standards


News Nov 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Solar Cell Challenges for Indoor IoT Applications

Solar Cell Challenges for Indoor IoT Applications

The intensity and spectrum of indoor lighting are vastly different from sunlight. This means indoor photovoltaic (IPV) technology must also be different. This article discusses those challenges and options for IPV cells, test methods, and standards.


Allegro MicroSystems CT455 XtremeSense™ TMR Contactless Current Sensor | Featured Product Spotlight

Allegro MicroSystems CT455 XtremeSense™ TMR Contactless Current Sensor | Featured Product Spotlight

Allegro MicroSystems CT455 XtremeSense™ TMR Contactless Current Sensor is a high-bandwidth, low-noise current sensor designed for precise and efficient current measurement. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Bourns Expands Products for Automotive and Industrial Needs

Bourns Expands Products for Automotive and Industrial Needs

Bourns’ new products meet next-gen needs for signal transmission, high-current sensing, and surge protection.


News Oct 11, 2024 by Mike Falter
Pulse Electronics RC01/03/05 Rogowski Coil Current Sensors | New Product Brief

Pulse Electronics RC01/03/05 Rogowski Coil Current Sensors | New Product Brief

Pulse Electronics RC01/03/05 Rogowski Coil Current Sensors are designed to measure dynamic current ranges from 1A to 2500A with high precision. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Enhancing PV Safety, Performance With Parallel Microinverter Tech

Enhancing PV Safety, Performance With Parallel Microinverter Tech

Learn how parallel microinverters overcome the limitations of string inverters in terms of safety, performance, and reliability, with support for multiple installation orientations, lower operating voltages, and simplified system maintenance and expansion.


Analog Devices Inc. MAX34461A PMBus Voltage Monitor & Sequencer | New Product Brief

Analog Devices Inc. MAX34461A PMBus Voltage Monitor & Sequencer | New Product Brief

Analog Devices MAX34461A PMBus Voltage Monitor and Sequencer is a flexible solution for managing up to 16 power supplies. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Phoenix Contact ArcZero Series DC Connectors | Featured Product Spotlight

Phoenix Contact ArcZero Series DC Connectors | Featured Product Spotlight

Phoenix Contact ArcZero Series DC Connectors offer robust protection against hazardous electric arcs and enable safe connection and disconnection under load. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Upgraded Power Modules Improve Efficiency of Solar Power Generation

Upgraded Power Modules Improve Efficiency of Solar Power Generation

Onsemi’s upgraded silicon and silicon carbide F5BP Power Modules offer more power density and efficiency.


News Sep 19, 2024 by Mike Falter
EV Battery Test System Improves Production Capacity

EV Battery Test System Improves Production Capacity

Tektronix EA Elektro-Automatik’s enhanced battery test system conserves production floor space and increases battery testing throughput.


News Aug 05, 2024 by Mike Falter
RECOM REDIIN DIN Rail Power Supplies | New Product Brief

RECOM REDIIN DIN Rail Power Supplies | New Product Brief

RECOM REDIIN DIN Rail Power Supplies, contains 120W, 240W, and 480W models, are designed for a wide range of industrial and automation applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Understanding Inductors With Gapped Cores

Understanding Inductors With Gapped Cores

In this article, we explore the advantages of introducing an air gap to the magnetic core of an inductor.


Controlling and Preventing Core Saturation in Inductors

Controlling and Preventing Core Saturation in Inductors

Core saturation is one of the main limitations on the design of magnetic components. In this article, we explore how different factors—particularly the number of turns—impact the core saturation of an inductor.