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The Top 3 Design Considerations in USB Type-C Power Delivery

Authentication, over-voltage protection, and compact form factor are key challenges in implementing power delivery feature in the next-generation USB designs.

July 28, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad

Careful Interconnection: A New First Mate Last Break Connector from TE Connectivity

Does your circuit require a special connection or disconnection sequence? There are connectors that can help.

July 17, 2017 by Robert Keim

Interconnects Are Important, Too: New High-Speed Cabling from TE Connectivity

Harsh environments and high signal frequencies call for cables that can perform reliably under demanding conditions.

June 15, 2017 by Robert Keim

The Resurgence of BattleBots and Robot Wars

Battlebots (US) and Robot Wars (UK) have made a comeback. How will modern technology change the game?

January 14, 2017 by Robin Mitchell

Printed Magnetics Could Revolutionize Magneto-Mechanical Devices

A company in Huntsville, Alabama is printing "correlated magnets" with surprising properties that could create a new generation of magneto-mechanical devices....

July 15, 2016 by Jeremy Lee

New Solar Panel Material Could Make SolarCity’s Gigafactory Hyper Efficient

A possible new solar panel material is on the horizon. Learn what it could mean for a gigawatt solar panel plant.

July 14, 2016 by Donald Krambeck

Feel the Heat in VR with These Haptic Feedback Gloves

Gloveone is a virtual reality company that is using gloves instead of the traditional headset to allow users to touch and feel virtual objects....

July 08, 2016 by Donald Krambeck

Make a Workshop on a Budget for Under £100

Making a workshop for electronics projects is cheaper than you might think.

May 29, 2016 by Robin Mitchell

CERN’s Engineers Have Their Work Cut Out For Them

CERN's engineers have to replace 45 kilometers of cable, it will be quite the undertaking.

February 12, 2016 by Tim Youngblood

Texas Instruments’ New All-in-One USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery Controller

The new controller integrates a port power switch and port data multiplexer.

August 10, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley

USB-C Set to Change Course of Technology

Built on the USB 3.1 spec and much smaller than a standard USB-A connector, USB-C can provide enough power to charge a laptop, enough bandwidth to carry a display signal, and fast enough data...

June 03, 2015 by Tim Youngblood

Intel Unveils Thunderbolt 3

Intel® unveils Thunderbolt™ 3, the fastest, most versatile connection to any dock, display, or peripheral device – including billions of USB devices....

June 03, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley