While passives are often overlooked components, innovations in resistors, capacitors, and inductors—like the ones in this roundup—can make a noticeable difference in the design process.
September 05, 2023 by Darshil Patel
TI says the new Hall-effect current sensor and EZShunt integrated shunt portfolio balance the major features of current sensing solutions: cost, size, accuracy, and speed.
August 22, 2023 by Jake Hertz
A new interface-type memristive device may be used to build artificial synapses for the next wave of neuromorphic computing.
June 13, 2023 by Chantelle Dubois
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University created an ultra-low power collision detection system inspired by insects such as the locust, which can detect potential crashes, even at night.
January 25, 2023 by Darshil Patel
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.
April 15, 2022 by Ikimi .O
TDK recently announced the so-called "lowest power waterproof MEMS barometric pressure sensor." Why did TDK choose capacitive MEMS as the go-to architecture for low power?
April 15, 2021 by Jake Hertz
With the hopes of future-proofing automotive designs, Nexperia has released an 80 V "RET." How are these components useful in EV design?
January 14, 2021 by Jake Hertz
A team of researchers with ties to the University of Central Florida (UCF) has created a new type of molecular circuit switch which could bring a new era of ultra-high-density computing.
June 08, 2020 by Luke James
Engineers from the University of Illinois have developed a microchip inductor that could greatly expand the capabilities of future chips.
February 25, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino
DC motors are ubiquitous machines found in a variety of electronic equipment used in various applications.
February 04, 2020 by Ikimi .O
The SPM-VT series meets the high thermal and current demands of the automotive LED headlight environment.
September 04, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
What are thin-film inductors and how can they help with mobile design? Learn about a new inductor from TDK.
June 04, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Who was Michael Faraday? What did he contribute to the field of electrical engineering?
November 05, 2018 by Gary Elinoff
Texas Instruments has released a fixed-frequency step-down power module that delivers up to 35 Amps at output voltages ranging from 0.5 to 2 V.
March 08, 2018 by Nick Davis
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