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Microgrids vs. the Macrogrid: The Applications of Microgrids in Today’s Power Systems

Microgrids vs. the Macrogrid: The Applications of Microgrids in Today’s Power Systems

Learn more about the argument for microgrids.


News Jun 02, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Twice the Audio Quality at Half the Power? New Dialog Audio Codecs Offer Active Noise Canceling

Twice the Audio Quality at Half the Power? New Dialog Audio Codecs Offer Active Noise Canceling

Designing small audio devices with an eye for power budget? Dialog thinks it has just the codecs you need.


News May 31, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
STMicroelectronics Unveils the STM32G4 Series of Microcontrollers

STMicroelectronics Unveils the STM32G4 Series of Microcontrollers

ST's new MCUs target applications in e-mobility, digital power supplies, motor control, lighting, and building automation.


News May 30, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Solid-State LiDAR Gets a Boost Towards Automotive Applications: ams Offers VCSEL in New Team Up

Solid-State LiDAR Gets a Boost Towards Automotive Applications: ams Offers VCSEL in New Team Up

Is this new triple team creating a "tipping point" for solid-state LiDAR for automotive?


News May 24, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Microchip Lays Out Vision for Power Over Ethernet in Building Automation with New Eight-Port Switch

Microchip Lays Out Vision for Power Over Ethernet in Building Automation with New Eight-Port Switch

What's a digital ceiling, anyway? Microchip announces new PoE switch for Ethernet building automation design.


News May 23, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
GaN in Microdisplays? Plessey Semiconductors Innovates GaN-on-Silicon for Augmented Reality

GaN in Microdisplays? Plessey Semiconductors Innovates GaN-on-Silicon for Augmented Reality

GaN-on-silicon allows LED technology to make big advancements in microdisplays.


News May 20, 2019 by Baker Lawley
History of the Oscilloscope: Oersted’s Laws and Hand Drawn Waveforms

History of the Oscilloscope: Oersted’s Laws and Hand Drawn Waveforms

Learn about the electromechanical galvanometer and the first recorded waveforms.


News May 18, 2019 by Chantelle Dubois
SiTime Releases MEMS Temperature-Compensated Oscillators for 5G in Harsh Environments

SiTime Releases MEMS Temperature-Compensated Oscillators for 5G in Harsh Environments

5G continues to dominate 2019, this time with the wide release of MEMS oscillators for 5G in harsh conditions.


News May 16, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Dialog Semiconductor Introduces New Programmable LDO Regulator for Mobile Device Cameras

Dialog Semiconductor Introduces New Programmable LDO Regulator for Mobile Device Cameras

Dialog Semi's new CMIC addresses image sensor performance for the high-competition mobile device market.


News May 15, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Cree Invests $1 Billion in Expanding SiC Semiconductor Fab Capacity, Develops MOSFET Portfolio

Cree Invests $1 Billion in Expanding SiC Semiconductor Fab Capacity, Develops MOSFET Portfolio

Wolfspeed doubles down on SiC with a $1 billion investment towards Wolfspeed Schottky diodes and MOSFETs.


News May 14, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
SiC’s Popularity Becomes More Evident in New Chips and Recent Wafer Acquisitions

SiC’s Popularity Becomes More Evident in New Chips and Recent Wafer Acquisitions

Get an update on the acquisitions and developments surrounding SiC chips, modules, and power stacks.


News May 13, 2019 by Majeed Ahmad
The Early History of the Oscilloscope: Amber and Frog Legs

The Early History of the Oscilloscope: Amber and Frog Legs

Here is the first part in a series of the history of the oscilloscope, building up from the discovery electricity to the first rudimentary measuring tools using frog legs.


News May 11, 2019 by Chantelle Dubois
GaN Heads to Space! VPT Introduces Radiation-Hardened DC-DC Converters Featuring GaN Technology

GaN Heads to Space! VPT Introduces Radiation-Hardened DC-DC Converters Featuring GaN Technology

VPT's new DC-DC converter series aims to bring radiation-hardened GaN devices into space applications.


News May 10, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
UnitedSiC Adds Seven New Silicon Carbide FET to its 650V Cascode Product Line

UnitedSiC Adds Seven New Silicon Carbide FET to its 650V Cascode Product Line

UnitedSiC has announced new additions to their 650V silicon carbide cascode FET family—just in time for PCIM.


News May 08, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
PCIM 2019 Conference Kicks Off in Nuremberg, Spotlighting Europe’s Power Industry

PCIM 2019 Conference Kicks Off in Nuremberg, Spotlighting Europe’s Power Industry

PCIM 2019 began today in Nuremberg, Germany, highlighting trends and advancements across the power industry.


News May 07, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
“True Autonomy” for Robotics? WiBotic and GaN Systems Announce High-Power Wireless Charging Solution

“True Autonomy” for Robotics? WiBotic and GaN Systems Announce High-Power Wireless Charging Solution

Are robots moving towards wireless charging—and GaN? A new power system aims to support autonomous charging.


News May 06, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Diodes Incorporated Announces Versatile New Boost Controller for LED/LCD Display Applications

Diodes Incorporated Announces Versatile New Boost Controller for LED/LCD Display Applications

Diodes Incorporated's new LED controller uses PWM to analog dimming conversion for display applications.


News May 04, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
STMicroelectronics Introduces 650V High-Frequency IGBT Series with an Emphasis on Speed

STMicroelectronics Introduces 650V High-Frequency IGBT Series with an Emphasis on Speed

The first member of a new 650V IGBT series has been announced, a 40A device that features a protection diode.


News May 03, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
ON Semiconductor Announces New SiC-based Hybrid IGBT and Gate Drivers Series Ahead of PCIM 2019

ON Semiconductor Announces New SiC-based Hybrid IGBT and Gate Drivers Series Ahead of PCIM 2019

With PCIM 2019 right around the corner, ON Semi has announced the launch of new SiC-based power components.


News May 02, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Audio SoCs Prove Vital for Always-on Voice Activation Platforms and Edge Device AI

Audio SoCs Prove Vital for Always-on Voice Activation Platforms and Edge Device AI

As voice-activated digital assistant devices continue to gain popularity, AI- and audio-focused SoCs evolve.


News Apr 29, 2019 by Majeed Ahmad