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Offering novel approaches to battery energy storage, a trio of research efforts are using electronic technologies and…

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

BeBop Sensors has released a new reference design dubbed “RoboSkin” to provide a highly sensitive sense of touch to…

BeBop Sensors has released a new reference design dubbed “RoboSkin” to provide a highly sensitive sense of touch to the next generation of advanced robots.

Leveraging the electrical characteristics of silicon-carbide (SiC), the new power modules from STMicroelectronics aim to…

Leveraging the electrical characteristics of silicon-carbide (SiC), the new power modules from STMicroelectronics aim to ensure high power density while simplifying assembly.

High expectations are placed on today’s microcontrollers (MCUs). To keep pace, MCU companies are beefing up peripheral…

High expectations are placed on today’s microcontrollers (MCUs). To keep pace, MCU companies are beefing up peripheral mixes and security, while some are even adding time-sensitive networking (TSN).

Leveraging a mix of technologies—including ultra-wideband (UWB), BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), and magnetics—companies…

Leveraging a mix of technologies—including ultra-wideband (UWB), BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), and magnetics—companies are pushing new boundaries with their latest proximity and position sensor products.

As silicon carbide (SiC) proliferates in EV designs, a series of manufacturer collaborations are fueling innovation in…

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.

New sensor innovations have emerged to play in market-specific zones. Among these are IS0-26262 electric vehicle (EV)…

New sensor innovations have emerged to play in market-specific zones. Among these are IS0-26262 electric vehicle (EV) sensors, RFID sensors, and sensors geared for the Internet of Things (IoT).

Offering advances in key specs and packaging options, semiconductor vendors unveiled a variety of new SiC (silicon…

Offering advances in key specs and packaging options, semiconductor vendors unveiled a variety of new SiC (silicon carbide) FET and MOSFET devices at this week’s 2022 PCIM Europe event.

Highlighting recent robotics research, MIT's robot "mini cheetah" combines the best of electronics and machine learning…

Highlighting recent robotics research, MIT's robot "mini cheetah" combines the best of electronics and machine learning to zoom towards the future.

By reducing component counts, power system designs can achieve critical advantages such as lower costs and easier…

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.

As industrial power electronics move towards higher operating frequencies and voltage, silicon carbide (SiC) technologies…

As industrial power electronics move towards higher operating frequencies and voltage, silicon carbide (SiC) technologies are emerging to meet the demands of next-generation power electronics.

A new microcontroller unit (MCU) from STMicroelectronics (ST) seeks to optimize centralized electric vehicle (EV)…

A new microcontroller unit (MCU) from STMicroelectronics (ST) seeks to optimize centralized electric vehicle (EV) electronic and electrical (E/E) architectures.

Though there are a bunch of sensor options for position sensing, Melexis' newest positional sensor IC for electric…

Though there are a bunch of sensor options for position sensing, Melexis' newest positional sensor IC for electric vehicles claims higher accuracy thanks to improved noise immunity.

Distracted by the noise caused by the many appliances in your home? TI’s newest BLDC motor drivers claim to quiet…

Distracted by the noise caused by the many appliances in your home? TI’s newest BLDC motor drivers claim to quiet appliances by up to 3.3 dBA using trapezoidal and field-oriented control.

Different types of robots require different types of charging. Wibotic can keep options flexible by providing…

Different types of robots require different types of charging. Wibotic can keep options flexible by providing programmable onboard chargers.

While electric motors have primarily hinged on radial motor technology over the past 50 years, axial-flux designs are now…

While electric motors have primarily hinged on radial motor technology over the past 50 years, axial-flux designs are now surging ahead.

Position sensors have been trending, especially with the increasing need for them in industrial settings. What new…

Position sensors have been trending, especially with the increasing need for them in industrial settings. What new products have companies come up with and how have they advanced monitoring technology?

Simplifying designs are never easy, especially with power. So how did these three companies tackle simplifying power…

Simplifying designs are never easy, especially with power. So how did these three companies tackle simplifying power conversion systems?

Toshiba’s triple-gate IGBT boasts a 40.5% reduction in switching power loss. Could this be the critical step in carbon…

Toshiba’s triple-gate IGBT boasts a 40.5% reduction in switching power loss. Could this be the critical step in carbon neutrality?