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?
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?
Xiaomi claims its new smartphone-compatible technology offers wireless charging at a distance—with no stands or…
Xiaomi claims its new smartphone-compatible technology offers wireless charging at a distance—with no stands or charging pads necessary.
One possible alternative for lithium-ion batteries is sodium-ion batteries. Here's an update on how Na-ion batteries are…
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.
One of the prevailing challenges of drone electronics is extending battery life. In a new announcement, researchers in…
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.
IoT designers are commonly plagued with the issue of long-term deployment. Energy-harvesting paradigms, including a new…
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.
Current energy-harvesting designs have their limitations. e-peas and Sequans are coming up with what they call a…
Current energy-harvesting designs have their limitations. e-peas and Sequans are coming up with what they call a "non-stop, zero-maintenance" solution.
We spoke with Texas Instruments to learn more about this new tech, which they feel can shake up the EV industry.
We spoke with Texas Instruments to learn more about this new tech, which they feel can shake up the EV industry.
The topic of perovskites never seems far from research outlets, and last year was no different.
The topic of perovskites never seems far from research outlets, and last year was no different.
With the goal of sustainability, the company plans to pair human- and animal-waste-powered electronics with mechanical…
With the goal of sustainability, the company plans to pair human- and animal-waste-powered electronics with mechanical energy storage.
Hydrogen-fueled aviation could be a common reality within the next 15 years, according to a new report.
Hydrogen-fueled aviation could be a common reality within the next 15 years, according to a new report.
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.
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?
2020 has slowed down many tech advances, but not wireless power transfer.
2020 has slowed down many tech advances, but not wireless power transfer.
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.
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.
Qi-certified wireless charging devices are now commonplace in the consumer market. But how exactly does Qi achieve…
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?
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.
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.
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