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SpooQy-1 Nanosatellite Brings Gains in Space for Privacy and Computing Power

SpooQy-1 Nanosatellite Brings Gains in Space for Privacy and Computing Power

Entangled quantum signals generated aboard a 2.6 kg nanosat in low earth orbit herald the possibility of hack-proof computer networks.


News Jul 07, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Wi-SUN: the New Wireless Standard Rivaling LoRaWAN and NB-IoT in Smart Cities

Wi-SUN: the New Wireless Standard Rivaling LoRaWAN and NB-IoT in Smart Cities

A new connectivity protocol shows promise for IoT designs, rivaling LoRaWAN and NB-IoT.


News Jul 07, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
The Immortal IoT: How Energy-Harvesting PMICs and Low-Power MCUs Enable the “Infinite Battery”

The Immortal IoT: How Energy-Harvesting PMICs and Low-Power MCUs Enable the “Infinite Battery”

Belgian company e-peas is looking to disrupt the IoT industry by providing an array of energy-harvesting PMICs and low power MCUs.


News Jul 06, 2020 by Jake Hertz
FPGA Roundup: New Contenders Hone in on Memory, Size, Power, and Even AI

FPGA Roundup: New Contenders Hone in on Memory, Size, Power, and Even AI

Three newly-released FPGAs can tell us a lot about the direction of these devices in the industry.


News Jul 02, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Spain Introduces the World’s First Quantum Phase Battery

Spain Introduces the World’s First Quantum Phase Battery

A team of researchers has unveiled what they claim to be the world’s first quantum phase battery described as a “key element for quantum technologies.”


News Jul 01, 2020 by Luke James
Once 5G Hits, DC-DC Converters May Be RF Power Amplifier’s Saving Grace

Once 5G Hits, DC-DC Converters May Be RF Power Amplifier’s Saving Grace

The most power-hungry component in RF transmitters, the RF power amplifier, is getting some serious attention from design engineers.


News Jul 01, 2020 by Jake Hertz
“Industry’s Smallest” Buck-Boost IC Could Shake Up USB PD Charging Systems

“Industry’s Smallest” Buck-Boost IC Could Shake Up USB PD Charging Systems

This buck-boost converter comes at a time when universal battery charging is becoming a realistic possibility.


News Jun 30, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Achieving Magnetic Tunnel Junctions With Record High Speeds for MRAM Peak Efficiency

Achieving Magnetic Tunnel Junctions With Record High Speeds for MRAM Peak Efficiency

A group of researchers at Japan’s Tohoku University have announced the development of a magnetic tunnel junction with some of the highest speeds seen yet.


News Jun 28, 2020 by Luke James
Improving Fuel Cell Efficiency Through Machine Learning Techniques

Improving Fuel Cell Efficiency Through Machine Learning Techniques

Better fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries will be made possible by greater knowledge of electrode microstructure.


News Jun 27, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
A New Device Eliminates the Need for Capacitors in Automotive Power Supply Designs

A New Device Eliminates the Need for Capacitors in Automotive Power Supply Designs

External capacitors can quickly clutter PCB real estate and drive up BOM costs. What if we could do away with them altogether?


News Jun 27, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Can a New Programming Language Help Boost Innovation in Quantum Computing?

Can a New Programming Language Help Boost Innovation in Quantum Computing?

A new high-level quantum programming language called “Silq” is correcting a major flaw in quantum computing.


News Jun 25, 2020 by Rushi Patel
The Toughest Solid Electrolyte Developed to Push Solid-State Batteries to Mass Market

The Toughest Solid Electrolyte Developed to Push Solid-State Batteries to Mass Market

Researchers at Brown University come up with a mechanically tough solid-state electrolyte for lithium-Ion Batteries.


News Jun 24, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Optical Switches May Be the Answer to Extending Moore’s Law in Data Centers

Optical Switches May Be the Answer to Extending Moore’s Law in Data Centers

University College London (UCL) and Microsoft have discovered a new technique called “clock phase caching” that may pave the way for an all-optical data center in the future.


News Jun 24, 2020 by Jake Hertz
University at Buffalo Engineers Develop A Transistor That Can Handle 8,000 Volts

University at Buffalo Engineers Develop A Transistor That Can Handle 8,000 Volts

The gallium oxide-based MOSFET, which is about as thin as a single sheet of paper, could help make large and bulky batteries and power systems, such as those used in electric vehicles, smaller.


News Jun 23, 2020 by Luke James
A Revolutionary Development in Silicon Photonics: The World’s Smallest Comb Generator

A Revolutionary Development in Silicon Photonics: The World’s Smallest Comb Generator

Photonics leads the way today, and a new development now revolutionizes the potential of photonic data systems.


News Jun 21, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Sizing Up Three SiC MOSFETs That Recently Hit the Market

Sizing Up Three SiC MOSFETs That Recently Hit the Market

Multiple companies have announced new SiC MOSFETs—indicating growing popularity in the device and a promising future for solar and EV applications.


News Jun 20, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Newfound Lightweight Supercapacitor Materials Help Extend Battery Life for Mobile Electronic Devices

Newfound Lightweight Supercapacitor Materials Help Extend Battery Life for Mobile Electronic Devices

Advanced research into lighter, more durable materials with better energy conversion and mechanical properties means big things for drones, electric vehicles, and the military.


News Jun 19, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons
New RFID Tags Configured as Sensors Can Detect Carbon Monoxide Levels—and the Sweetness of Wine

New RFID Tags Configured as Sensors Can Detect Carbon Monoxide Levels—and the Sweetness of Wine

Using electrolyte glucose-oxidase as a battery source, MIT researchers have configured RFID tags as sensors, which improves the signal-to-noise ratio and reduces multipath issues.


News Jun 19, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons
China’s Largest EV Battery Manufacturer Announces Million Mile Power Pack That Lasts 16 Years

China’s Largest EV Battery Manufacturer Announces Million Mile Power Pack That Lasts 16 Years

A Chinese battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. (CATL), located in Nigde, China has developed a power pack that can allow electric vehicles (EV) to travel 1.24 million miles, lasting a total of 16 years.


Driver Monitoring Systems May Prevent Thousands of Distracted Driving Accidents

Driver Monitoring Systems May Prevent Thousands of Distracted Driving Accidents

Distracted and drowsy driving is one of the leading causes of traffic-related deaths in the U.S. Here's an inside look at the technology that can put a stop to it.


News Jun 12, 2020 by Nicholas St. John