Researchers at the University of California San Diego are studying microbial fuel cells as a feasible solution to real-life engineering challenges.
Researchers at the University of California San Diego are studying microbial fuel cells as a feasible solution to real-life engineering challenges.
Researchers have found a way to achieve a quantum anomalous Hall effect at elevated temperatures—potentially building…
Researchers have found a way to achieve a quantum anomalous Hall effect at elevated temperatures—potentially building new inroads to lossless electronics.
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.
One setback to fully utilizing solar energy is how to successfully store it. Aiming to tackle this issue, researchers…
One setback to fully utilizing solar energy is how to successfully store it. Aiming to tackle this issue, researchers have successfully converted stored electrical energy into usable electrical power.
With data loads higher than ever, manufacturers are looking to adaptable self-healing grids to keep pace with demands.
With data loads higher than ever, manufacturers are looking to adaptable self-healing grids to keep pace with demands.
To meet the demand for faster chargers, many companies are investing in GaN-based power converters—the smaller, the better.
To meet the demand for faster chargers, many companies are investing in GaN-based power converters—the smaller, the better.
A system's complexity and cost tend to be two major design considerations. Hoping to ease this stress, a new mixed-signal…
A system's complexity and cost tend to be two major design considerations. Hoping to ease this stress, a new mixed-signal controller from onsemi aims to achieve high efficiency at low complexity.
Focusing on performance and size, Texas Instruments is doubling down on EV power systems at this year's APEC.
Focusing on performance and size, Texas Instruments is doubling down on EV power systems at this year's APEC.
New super-junction metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) from Alpha and Omega are eyeing high…
New super-junction metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) from Alpha and Omega are eyeing high efficiency, small form factor data center design.
In the search for better wide bandgap (WBG) materials, researchers are looking towards the exploitation of diamond for…
In the search for better wide bandgap (WBG) materials, researchers are looking towards the exploitation of diamond for the fabrication of field-effect transistors (FETs) for high-power and frequency electronics.
Here is an accolade to Mildred Dresselhaus, a woman who began studying carbon allotropes on a nanoscale level and…
Here is an accolade to Mildred Dresselhaus, a woman who began studying carbon allotropes on a nanoscale level and prompted other female physicists to follow her steps in STEM.
How will edge computing design evolve over the next few years? In an interview with All About Circuits, NXP discussed the…
How will edge computing design evolve over the next few years? In an interview with All About Circuits, NXP discussed the trends they're seeing in this space.
Power management ICs (PMICs) are continually scaling down. Here's how a few companies are packing functionality in these…
Power management ICs (PMICs) are continually scaling down. Here's how a few companies are packing functionality in these devices in the face of miniaturization.
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.
The race to beat out silicon (Si) for the "best" semiconductor continues with a rush of gallium nitride (GaN)…
The race to beat out silicon (Si) for the "best" semiconductor continues with a rush of gallium nitride (GaN) announcements focusing on creating and furthering GaN-based device designs.
As electric vehicles (EVs) carve out their place in the world, a team-up between Emporia Energy and BREK Electronics is…
As electric vehicles (EVs) carve out their place in the world, a team-up between Emporia Energy and BREK Electronics is betting on bi-directional charging. How does it work and what circuit-level challenges are there?
What if the key to cleaner transportation was ammonia? Amogy is combining ammonia with fuel cell technology to create an…
What if the key to cleaner transportation was ammonia? Amogy is combining ammonia with fuel cell technology to create an affordable, energy-dense storage solution.
The push for greener technology, namely solar, has led researchers to investigate cheaper, more efficient, and durable…
The push for greener technology, namely solar, has led researchers to investigate cheaper, more efficient, and durable photovoltaic (PV) technology; however, there are still many challenges to overcome.
Oliver Lodge, the creator of the “trembler” laid the groundwork for wireless telegraphy. He was also one of the most…
Oliver Lodge, the creator of the “trembler” laid the groundwork for wireless telegraphy. He was also one of the most important figures experimenting with electromagnetic waves in circuits.