STMicroelectronics announced a goal to be carbon neutral by 2027, and they plan to get there by using wide-bandgap semiconductors. How might this technology…
STMicroelectronics announced a goal to be carbon neutral by 2027, and they plan to get there by using wide-bandgap semiconductors. How might this technology bring the industry toward carbon neutrality?
Supercapacitors are increasingly hailed as a key to sustainable energy. Coupled with the demand for robust energy storage…
Supercapacitors are increasingly hailed as a key to sustainable energy. Coupled with the demand for robust energy storage systems, these devices are gaining traction in R&D and across the market.
2020 ushered in a wave of GaN transistors in applications from automobiles to audio amplifiers. We talked with GaN…
2020 ushered in a wave of GaN transistors in applications from automobiles to audio amplifiers. We talked with GaN Systems CEO Jim Witham to find out why he thinks 2021 could see even more GaN adoption.
In light of the recent right-to-repair legislation passed in France and Austria, how might this movement affect…
In light of the recent right-to-repair legislation passed in France and Austria, how might this movement affect electronic designers?
Recent work by researchers at MIT has led to better understanding of an alloy known as indium gallium arsenide, a…
Recent work by researchers at MIT has led to better understanding of an alloy known as indium gallium arsenide, a room-temperature semiconductor that could lead to faster, denser chips.
2020 has slowed down many tech advances, but not wireless power transfer.
2020 has slowed down many tech advances, but not wireless power transfer.
In the past, we touched on the theoretical underpinnings of voltage-level translators. Now, we'll discuss some practical…
In the past, we touched on the theoretical underpinnings of voltage-level translators. Now, we'll discuss some practical design tips for using these increasingly-common devices in your design.
From EV charging stations to OLEDs in TV screens, Super Junction MOSFETs can be a useful design option when power…
From EV charging stations to OLEDs in TV screens, Super Junction MOSFETs can be a useful design option when power efficiency is paramount.
With bandwidth demand at an all-time high, designers may find themselves using voltage-controlled oscillators more…
With bandwidth demand at an all-time high, designers may find themselves using voltage-controlled oscillators more frequently in wireless communication applications.
VCSEL usually requires an external MOSFET driver, which causes parasitic impedances. Now, ROHM has announced new R&D that…
VCSEL usually requires an external MOSFET driver, which causes parasitic impedances. Now, ROHM has announced new R&D that puts VCSEL and MOSFET elements on the same chip.
Design teams, especially in the power sector, may be increasingly asked to benchmark performance with Figures of Merit.…
Design teams, especially in the power sector, may be increasingly asked to benchmark performance with Figures of Merit. What is this standard and how might it be evolving alongside component innovation?
Can analog computation be a viable solution to the many challenges facing edge AI hardware? We spoke with Mike Henry, CEO…
Can analog computation be a viable solution to the many challenges facing edge AI hardware? We spoke with Mike Henry, CEO of Mythic, to see why they think it is.
IEC 62368-1 will be in effect on December 20, 2020. What are the key takeaways designers should know?
IEC 62368-1 will be in effect on December 20, 2020. What are the key takeaways designers should know?
Voltage-level translators are essential in devices like SD/micro SD card readers, wireless access points, and 5G…
Voltage-level translators are essential in devices like SD/micro SD card readers, wireless access points, and 5G femtocells. How exactly do these devices work?
Dendrites have long since plagued lithium-ion batteries with problems that not only shorten their lifespans, but in some…
Dendrites have long since plagued lithium-ion batteries with problems that not only shorten their lifespans, but in some situations can be outright dangerous. Here’s how recent research efforts have contributed to the fight against these microscopic adversaries.
In safety-critical applications, like in automotive designs, reliability is key. Here are a few ways IPDs can guard…
In safety-critical applications, like in automotive designs, reliability is key. Here are a few ways IPDs can guard against issues related to current, heat, and more.
New research has unveiled that it’s possible to switch states of magnetism between ON and OFF in a new class of…
New research has unveiled that it’s possible to switch states of magnetism between ON and OFF in a new class of easy-to-fabricate materials containing nitrogen.
While Ethernet switches were once solely associated with IT applications, today they are staples in industries from…
While Ethernet switches were once solely associated with IT applications, today they are staples in industries from military to rail communications.
Power manufacturers are increasingly drilling down on power density as a priority. Here are a few recent updates around…
Power manufacturers are increasingly drilling down on power density as a priority. Here are a few recent updates around the industry.
As we quickly reach the end of Moore’s Law, semiconductor giants ST, Cree, and Infineon are hot on the tails of…
As we quickly reach the end of Moore’s Law, semiconductor giants ST, Cree, and Infineon are hot on the tails of potential silicon alternatives that promise smaller, faster, and more reliable devices.
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