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New UWB Antennas Prove High Precision and Low Power Doesn’t Have to Be a Trade-off

New UWB Antennas Prove High Precision and Low Power Doesn’t Have to Be a Trade-off

With real-time location services becoming a staple in IIoT and consumer devices alike, the Antenna Company has set out to prove that UWB antennas can have the best of both worlds: high precision and low power.


News Mar 08, 2021 by Jake Hertz
The Class-D Amplifier Is the Star of Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems, ST Suggests

The Class-D Amplifier Is the Star of Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems, ST Suggests

ADAS and AVAS are known to add a number of speakers to an automotive audio system. Class-D amplifiers, however, may be a useful solution for cutting size, costs, heat, and power consumption.


JAXA Is Bringing All Solid-state Lithium-Ion Batteries to Space in 2021

JAXA Is Bringing All Solid-state Lithium-Ion Batteries to Space in 2021

While lithium-ion batteries bear some risks of combustion in consumer devices, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency hopes to experiment with the merits of all solid-state lithium-ion batteries in space.


News Mar 04, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Powering Perseverance: How NASA Provides Electricity to a Rover on Mars

Powering Perseverance: How NASA Provides Electricity to a Rover on Mars

Alone on Mars without the possibility of human intervention, how does the Perseverance rover stay powered?


News Feb 24, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Grid Outages in Texas Spark Discussion on the Challenges of Renewable Energy Integration

Grid Outages in Texas Spark Discussion on the Challenges of Renewable Energy Integration

Freezing temperatures and rolling blackouts have spurred discussion on whether renewable energy grid integration may be a safety net for future outages. Design-level challenges, however, make this endeavor more complicated than it may seem.


New Eval Tools May Simplify E-Paper Design, the Low-Power Cousin of LCDs

New Eval Tools May Simplify E-Paper Design, the Low-Power Cousin of LCDs

As more engineering teams look to incorporate e-paper displays into their products, proper evaluation tools can help designers cut power and boost memory.


News Feb 17, 2021 by Jake Hertz
From an Unearthed Time Capsule, MIT Discovers Replacement for Josephson Junctions

From an Unearthed Time Capsule, MIT Discovers Replacement for Josephson Junctions

Termed the "tiny switch that almost made it big," MIT's long-forgotten cryotron has inspired a possible replacement to Josephson junctions for quantum computing.


News Feb 15, 2021 by Jake Hertz
How Chip Researchers Have Led the Charge in COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests

How Chip Researchers Have Led the Charge in COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests

Electrical engineers have been hard at work contributing to the fight against coronavirus—through medical and diagnostic devices alike. Here’s a look at a few "lab-on-a-chip" highlights.


News Feb 13, 2021 by Luke James
New PMOS Devices Take a Note on the Low On-Resistance of NMOS

New PMOS Devices Take a Note on the Low On-Resistance of NMOS

Many current P-channel MOSFETs don't cut it for high-voltage applications. To meet the challenge, a new family of PMOS is claimed to feature 62% lower RDS(on) than comparable devices.


News Feb 12, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Event-Triggered Smart Cameras Equals Major Power Savings, Says ON Semi

Event-Triggered Smart Cameras Equals Major Power Savings, Says ON Semi

ON Semiconductor’s new smart camera is a blend of many of the company's embedded devices, including sensors, cameras, and BLE connectivity.


News Feb 10, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Xidas Creates New Battery Hybrid: Supercap and Rechargeable Lithium Battery

Xidas Creates New Battery Hybrid: Supercap and Rechargeable Lithium Battery

Supercapacitors and batteries often work in unison as discrete components. Now, Xidas is augmenting their roles by integrating these devices together.


News Feb 08, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Can Solar Electric Vehicles (sEVs) Actually Become a Reality?

Can Solar Electric Vehicles (sEVs) Actually Become a Reality?

One of the prevailing issues with solar electric vehicles (sEVs) is range. What design obstacles must be overcome to make this future vehicle tech a widespread reality?


News Feb 05, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
Renesas Hails Fast Wake-Up Times as Key Factor in Low-Power MCUs

Renesas Hails Fast Wake-Up Times as Key Factor in Low-Power MCUs

Renesas recently released 12 new MCUs for IoT and industrial use cases—the key focal point being its wakeup time, along with high performance, low power, and enhanced security.


News Feb 04, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Xiaomi Says “Revolutionary” Long-Range Wireless Charging is Here—Critics Say Otherwise

Xiaomi Says “Revolutionary” Long-Range Wireless Charging is Here—Critics Say Otherwise

Xiaomi claims its new smartphone-compatible technology offers wireless charging at a distance—with no stands or charging pads necessary.


News Feb 02, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Can Sodium-Ion Dethrone Lithium-Ion as a Dominant Battery Technology?

Can Sodium-Ion Dethrone Lithium-Ion as a Dominant Battery Technology?

One possible alternative for lithium-ion batteries is sodium-ion batteries. Here's an update on how Na-ion batteries are developing in the research realm so far.


News Feb 01, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
As GaN Adoption Accelerates, an Industry Expert Offers Three Design Tips

As GaN Adoption Accelerates, an Industry Expert Offers Three Design Tips

GaN FETs aren't a perfect drop-in for their silicon counterparts—without board-level modifications, that is. We spoke with Alex Lidow, CEO of Efficient Power Conversion, to get his advice on how to make the transition.


News Feb 01, 2021 by Jake Hertz
2021 Starts With a Hot Streak for Silicon Carbide

2021 Starts With a Hot Streak for Silicon Carbide

From industry to academia, silicon carbide has been making headlines in the first month of 2021.


News Jan 31, 2021 by Jake Hertz
As Data Centers Expand, How are Engineers Upping AC/DC Conversion Efficiency?

As Data Centers Expand, How are Engineers Upping AC/DC Conversion Efficiency?

The demand for data center efficiency is only expanding in 2021. Here are some methods that EEs use to increase A/C/ power conversion efficiency—including a new option of GaN-powered AC/DC power supplies.


News Jan 21, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Miniaturized Fuel Cells Maximize the Flight Time of Drones for Humanitarian Missions

Miniaturized Fuel Cells Maximize the Flight Time of Drones for Humanitarian Missions

One of the prevailing challenges of drone electronics is extending battery life. In a new announcement, researchers in Korea say they've found the key: miniaturized fuel cells.


News Jan 19, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Energy Harvesting Spotlight: Maxim Claims “Smallest Solar Harvesting Solution”

Energy Harvesting Spotlight: Maxim Claims “Smallest Solar Harvesting Solution”

IoT designers are commonly plagued with the issue of long-term deployment. Energy-harvesting paradigms, including a new solar harvesting device from Maxim, may be a promising supplement to battery cells.


News Jan 18, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons