Qi-certified wireless charging devices are now commonplace in the consumer market. But how exactly does Qi achieve wireless power transfer at the circuit level?
Qi-certified wireless charging devices are now commonplace in the consumer market. But how exactly does Qi achieve wireless power transfer at the circuit level?
Power supply design is always extremely important, but no application may have more stringent design requirements than…
Power supply design is always extremely important, but no application may have more stringent design requirements than medical devices.
As modulation scheme efficiency goes up, power amplifier efficiency goes down. Xilinx, TI, and Skyworks are bringing…
As modulation scheme efficiency goes up, power amplifier efficiency goes down. Xilinx, TI, and Skyworks are bringing their expertise to the table to reconcile the trade-off.
Thermoelectric coolers (TECs) are increasingly replacing traditional refrigeration technology. But despite all the…
Thermoelectric coolers (TECs) are increasingly replacing traditional refrigeration technology. But despite all the virtues of TECs, these devices are not without limitations.
After departing from Intel processors earlier this year, Apple made headlines this week with its first-ever proprietary…
After departing from Intel processors earlier this year, Apple made headlines this week with its first-ever proprietary SoC for the Mac.
The new GaN FET family, which includes an integrated gate driver, is said to double power density in onboard chargers and…
The new GaN FET family, which includes an integrated gate driver, is said to double power density in onboard chargers and industrial power supplies.
With data increasing 70% each year, designers are increasingly faced with power and speed bottlenecks. Researchers and…
With data increasing 70% each year, designers are increasingly faced with power and speed bottlenecks. Researchers and startups are looking to integrated photonics as the answer.
Coming up on its 30th anniversary, Arm is now working on ways to create a battery-less future for the IoT.
Coming up on its 30th anniversary, Arm is now working on ways to create a battery-less future for the IoT.
Researchers at MIT have developed a new underwater communication technique, called underwater backscattering…
Researchers at MIT have developed a new underwater communication technique, called underwater backscattering localization, which they hope will need for batteries in underwater GPS.
Designing memory architectures for AI/ML devices may feel like an impassable compromise with storage volume, speed, and…
Designing memory architectures for AI/ML devices may feel like an impassable compromise with storage volume, speed, and processing. A new in-memory computing accelerator may be a useful solution.
SPADs, a branch of photodetectors, are leading the way in photonics innovation.
SPADs, a branch of photodetectors, are leading the way in photonics innovation.
Silicon Labs has announced a "high-reliability partnership" with Teledyne e2v HiRel, a provider of high-performance…
Silicon Labs has announced a "high-reliability partnership" with Teledyne e2v HiRel, a provider of high-performance semiconductors to the aerospace and defense markets.
FETs and MOSFETs don't always cut it for dynamic applications. Nexperia says it has created a new flavor of FETs designed…
FETs and MOSFETs don't always cut it for dynamic applications. Nexperia says it has created a new flavor of FETs designed to rise to the challenge.
As 5G speed and storage demands collide with the end of Moore's law, chipmakers are turning to multichip packaging to…
As 5G speed and storage demands collide with the end of Moore's law, chipmakers are turning to multichip packaging to save space and power.
Last week, TI announced its newest product: a low-noise buck converter bolstered by integrated ferrite beads.
Last week, TI announced its newest product: a low-noise buck converter bolstered by integrated ferrite beads.
Tiny insects or drones can carry the high-tech sensor, which weighs less than a gram, into places that are too dangerous…
Tiny insects or drones can carry the high-tech sensor, which weighs less than a gram, into places that are too dangerous or inaccessible to human researchers.
Some of the roadblocks to EV adoption lies at the core of AC and DC charging technology.
Some of the roadblocks to EV adoption lies at the core of AC and DC charging technology.
How does the new dual 40 V MOSFET, claimed as an "industry best" for power saving and size, compare to other devices like it?
How does the new dual 40 V MOSFET, claimed as an "industry best" for power saving and size, compare to other devices like it?
The new isolated gate driver for high-powered SiC and GaN power devices is said to reduce PCB space, eliminate external…
The new isolated gate driver for high-powered SiC and GaN power devices is said to reduce PCB space, eliminate external components, and increase power efficiency in EVs.
With lithium-ion batteries ever-rising in demand, it's important to brush up on this battery's three major form factors.
With lithium-ion batteries ever-rising in demand, it's important to brush up on this battery's three major form factors.
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