Electrical Engineering & Electronics News - Page 2

A New Series of Isolated DC/DC Converters for Space-Constrained Applications from RECOM

RECOM recently released a line of user-friendly 15 W DC/DC converters that incorporate a variety of useful features.

January 30, 2019 by Robert Keim

Meeting EMI Standards: Options Continue to Grow for EMC Testing

Testing for EMI (electromagnetic interference) is a critical step in product design due to FCC and CE regulations. In this article, we will look at MuRooms; modular metal rooms that...

January 29, 2019 by Robin Mitchell

DesignCon 2019 Begins, Highlights Signal Integrity and Test and Measurement Needed for 5G

DesignCon 2019 begins today in Santa Clara, California. Here's a brief overview of the show's goals and events.

January 29, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

A New Ideal Diode for Low- and Medium-Voltage Power Supply Circuitry

Analog Devices has released an IC that provides high-performance diode functionality for automotive applications, portable devices, computing equipment, and photovoltaic systems....

January 28, 2019 by Robert Keim

Silicon Labs Releases New Low-Power Wi-Fi Module Portfolio

Take a look at a new range of Wi-Fi modules from Silicon Labs.

January 27, 2019 by Robin Mitchell

nanotron Releases RF Module Collision Detection System for Mine Safety Applications

Learn more about nanotron's recently-announced RF-based collision avoidance system for mine safety.

January 26, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

A New Line of Fast-Recovery Power MOSFETs from STMicroelectronics

These superjunction devices are rated for a drain–source voltage of 600 V and target high-performance switching applications.

January 25, 2019 by Robert Keim

Is 2019 the Year of the Self-Driving Car? The State of Autonomous Vehicles 2018-2019

Here's a look back at last year and a hint of what may be coming in 2019 for self-driving cars.

January 24, 2019 by Robin Mitchell

Toshiba Memory America Introduces UFS Ver 3.0 Embedded Flash Memory

Toshiba Memory America has unveiled new embedded flash memory devices that utilize the UFS Version 3.0 specification.

January 23, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Is GaN Replacing Silicon? The Applications and Limitations of Gallium Nitride in 2019

GaN transistors are faster and more efficient than classic silicon devices. But if these devices are so great, what's holding them back?

January 23, 2019 by Robin Mitchell

High Speed Video Cameras: Interview with Dr. Jim Bales, Associate Director of MIT’s Edgerton Center

Dr. Jim Bales is teaching engineers the value and basics of high-speed cameras.

January 22, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Sensors for IoT, Robotics, and Mobile: ams Optical Imaging Sensors Roundup

An update on some new ams optical imaging sensors coming down the pipe in 2019.

January 20, 2019 by Mark Hughes

Catch Up on Tiny Sensors: Bitty Accelerometer, Gas Sensor, and Biometric Sensor

Check out three tiny sensors for environment sensing and biometric monitoring applications.

January 19, 2019 by Robin Mitchell

Sensors Behind Device Screens, Expression Tracking, and a New SDK: Facial Recognition Roundup

A look at some facial recognition-related info from around the industry.

January 18, 2019 by Kate Smith

Sensor Fusion for Autonomous Vehicles: Interview with Tactile Mobility CEO Amit Nisenbaum

An interview with Amit Nisenbaum, CEO of Tactile Mobility, a company that achieves software sensor fusion to make sensor data useful for autonomous vehicles....

January 17, 2019 by Mark Hughes

Hardware-Based Security and a Dev Kit for Alexa: A Look at Microchip Technology at CES 2019

Catch up on what Microchip released at CES this year and which trends they're focusing on for 2019.

January 16, 2019 by Mark Hughes

A New Non-Contact Current Sensor IC from ROHM Semiconductor

This high-sensitivity device is designed for space-constrained and low-power applications.

January 14, 2019 by Robert Keim

Are Lithium-Ion Batteries Here to Stay? The Promise of Li-Ion Batteries with Silicon Anodes

Researchers vie to find new and different ways to give lithium-ion batteries better stability and longevity and companies are ready to invest....

January 12, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Google ATAP Moves Forward with Radar Touch Tech with FCC Waiver

This waiver is significant because it will allow Google to take the next step in making their radar based touch interface technology a reality....

January 11, 2019 by Chantelle Dubois

Internet of Things, 5G, and Cybersecurity Dominate CES 2019

A quick look at the IoT developments from this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

January 10, 2019 by Gary Elinoff