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More Than a Fad? Could Zinc-based Batteries Give Li-ion a Run for Its Money?

More Than a Fad? Could Zinc-based Batteries Give Li-ion a Run for Its Money?

The search for the next best battery continues into 2022 as companies and researchers look to up-end lithium-ion (Li-ion) technology from its throne. Could zinc be the next contender?


News Jan 21, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Can GM Back up its Bullish Autonomous Vehicle Claims?

Can GM Back up its Bullish Autonomous Vehicle Claims?

GM's CEO Mary Barra claims that the company will bring fully autonomous vehicles to market as soon as mid-decade. What inroads must GM make to reach this lofty goal?


News Jan 20, 2022 by Tyler Charboneau
FaceBit, the “Fitbit for the Face,” Attaches Smart Sensors to Masks

FaceBit, the “Fitbit for the Face,” Attaches Smart Sensors to Masks

The umbrella of wearables just broadened even wider with face masks. Engineers from Northwestern University have developed an embedded hardware platform that can sense users’ biometrics through a face mask.


News Jan 19, 2022 by Darshil Patel
New Reference Designs Aim to Speed Time to Market for Mobile Chargers

New Reference Designs Aim to Speed Time to Market for Mobile Chargers

Three new reference designs on the market can help designers working with USB PD, fast chargers, and in-vehicle wireless charging.


News Jan 16, 2022 by Ikimi .O
e-peas Shows Off Surveillance System Powered by Energy Harvesting Tech

e-peas Shows Off Surveillance System Powered by Energy Harvesting Tech

For years, e-peas has been rolling out energy-harvesting solutions: PMICs—and more recently—an MCU and antenna. The company recently showed these solutions in action in an autonomous surveillance system.


News Jan 13, 2022 by Nicholas St. John
The Inspiring Feats of Charles Steinmetz, the “Engineer’s Engineer”

The Inspiring Feats of Charles Steinmetz, the “Engineer’s Engineer”

Charles Steinmetz's findings have helped EEs understand AC systems for decades.


News Jan 10, 2022 by Biljana Ognenova
Samsung Unleashes 3 New Exynos Logic Solutions Targeting Next-gen Vehicles

Samsung Unleashes 3 New Exynos Logic Solutions Targeting Next-gen Vehicles

The automotive industry has been building up vehicles to become more connected, intelligent, and safe. Adding to these goals, Samsung has released three new logic solutions for next-gen automobiles.


News Jan 06, 2022 by Jake Hertz
MIT Ups Energy Storage With “World’s Longest” Flexible Fiber Li-ion Battery

MIT Ups Energy Storage With “World’s Longest” Flexible Fiber Li-ion Battery

Advances in e-textile research have led researchers to weave Li-ion batteries into fibers. Such development promises to offer scalable power solutions to smart and flexible electronic devices.


News Dec 28, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
Companies Give Final Push to End 2021 With a Slew of GaN Devices

Companies Give Final Push to End 2021 With a Slew of GaN Devices

As 2021 comes to a close, STMicroelectronics, GaN Systems, and EPC push through final gallium nitride (GaN) based products. Could 2022 usher in even more GaN innovations?


A GaN Roundup: RF MMICs, Power ICs, and SOIC Drivers Keep the Ball Rolling

A GaN Roundup: RF MMICs, Power ICs, and SOIC Drivers Keep the Ball Rolling

The use of gallium nitride (GaN) picks up speed as this year draws to a close with new releases from Microchip, Navitas, and Teledyne e2v. Let's see how these new products are leveraging GaN technology.


News Dec 22, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski
Filters and Flexibility: TI’s New Delta-Sigma ADC Gives Designers Both

Filters and Flexibility: TI’s New Delta-Sigma ADC Gives Designers Both

With a range of filter options, a new delta-sigma A/C converter can help designers reap tailored, high-performance data from industrial systems.


News Dec 17, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
Is Hot-Swapping an EV Charging Solution? Sensata’s BMS Integrates Hot-swap Technology

Is Hot-Swapping an EV Charging Solution? Sensata’s BMS Integrates Hot-swap Technology

EV battery charging is a constant stressor for EV adoption. Could idea of hot-swapping batteries provide a potential solution to ease EV integration and infrastructure strain?


News Dec 11, 2021 by Nicholas St. John
Apple Files Patent for “Reverse Charging” Tech for Multiple Devices

Apple Files Patent for “Reverse Charging” Tech for Multiple Devices

After Apple's failed AirPower program, it appears the Cupertino-based company is bouncing back with “reverse charging” for multiple devices.


News Dec 07, 2021 by Ikimi .O
From Cryo-CMOS to Quantum Computers: 3 Projects Partner With Oxford Instruments

From Cryo-CMOS to Quantum Computers: 3 Projects Partner With Oxford Instruments

Quantum technology has been a booming industry, with companies and researchers alike trying to push it to a mainstream level. Hoping to do just that, Oxford Instruments Nanoscience is partnering with three new projects.


News Dec 03, 2021 by Ikimi .O
onsemi’s MCU Backs Up Power Efficiency “Industry Record” With EEMBC Benchmark

onsemi’s MCU Backs Up Power Efficiency “Industry Record” With EEMBC Benchmark

Record-breaking and "world's first" announcements happen every day. Hoping to back up its "record-breaking" power efficiency claim, onsemi's MCU, targeting IoT applications, goes through official benchmarking.


News Dec 01, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Keeping Its Roots in Service: New Amazon SDK Gives Alexa Design Power to ODMs

Keeping Its Roots in Service: New Amazon SDK Gives Alexa Design Power to ODMs

As tech giants lean towards creating in-house hardware, Amazon releases a new software development kit that allows original device manufacturers (ODMs) to add Alexa services to any hardware device.


News Nov 28, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Rounding Up Schottky Barrier Diode’s Exploits With Wide Bandgap Materials

Rounding Up Schottky Barrier Diode’s Exploits With Wide Bandgap Materials

Wide bandgap materials like SiC and GaN keep finding their way into more and more devices, like Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs). Let's take a look at some recent releases and check the status of GaN SBDs.


News Nov 22, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
Infineon Tackles High-frequency Switching Losses With Latest OptiMOS 6 MOSFETS

Infineon Tackles High-frequency Switching Losses With Latest OptiMOS 6 MOSFETS

With increased performance of drain-source on-state resistance, gate charge, and figures of merit, Infineon's latest 100 V MOSFET technology seeks to improve high-frequency switching applications.


News Nov 21, 2021 by Ikimi .O
ADI’s Battery Management IC Hopes to Strengthen Runtime for Li-ion Batteries

ADI’s Battery Management IC Hopes to Strengthen Runtime for Li-ion Batteries

Combining fuel gauge techniques in its ModelGauge m5 technology, ADI aims to improve Li-ion battery health and life with its latest battery management IC for consumer applications.


News Nov 17, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Renesas Introduces Battery Management ICs to Protect High-voltage BMS

Renesas Introduces Battery Management ICs to Protect High-voltage BMS

A new family of multi-cell, battery front-end ICs may speed battery development in a number of high-voltage applications—including energy storage systems, UPS, and mobility.


News Nov 17, 2021 by Ikimi .O