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.
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.
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.
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.
NXP has announced that it is sampling a new family of 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth/BLE chips for advanced industrial and IoT markets.
NXP has announced that it is sampling a new family of 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth/BLE chips for advanced industrial and IoT markets.
Tesla's Battery Day came with an important announcement: a tabless lithium-ion battery cell. How does this architecture…
Tesla's Battery Day came with an important announcement: a tabless lithium-ion battery cell. How does this architecture compare to traditional cells?
When vendors have different names for power modes of low-power MCUs, it can be confusing to compare options for…
When vendors have different names for power modes of low-power MCUs, it can be confusing to compare options for battery-powered IoT designs.
Some of the leading players in Li-ion battery development—like Tesla—along with research universities are making…
Some of the leading players in Li-ion battery development—like Tesla—along with research universities are making notable strides in this energy-efficient technology.
With bigger vehicles come bigger problems with electrification.
With bigger vehicles come bigger problems with electrification.
The printed solar cells are so light, thin, and flexible that they can rest on a bubble.
The printed solar cells are so light, thin, and flexible that they can rest on a bubble.
Synopsys and Nestwave are combining hardware IP and algorithms to give GNSS receivers in battery-operated IoT devices…
Synopsys and Nestwave are combining hardware IP and algorithms to give GNSS receivers in battery-operated IoT devices extra nap time.
This week, Texas Instruments released a buck-boost converter with two heavy-hitter claims: that it extends battery life…
This week, Texas Instruments released a buck-boost converter with two heavy-hitter claims: that it extends battery life by 50% and that it offers the lowest IQ in the industry.
Texas researchers realize the strengths of both solid-state and liquid-state batteries in the first room-temperature…
Texas researchers realize the strengths of both solid-state and liquid-state batteries in the first room-temperature liquid-metal battery.
Looking to expedite the design of e-bikes and the like, Renesas recently released a new 48 V mobility solution.
Looking to expedite the design of e-bikes and the like, Renesas recently released a new 48 V mobility solution.
By using an existing method, the team from Singapore’s Nangyang Technological University (NTU) has brought perovskites…
By using an existing method, the team from Singapore’s Nangyang Technological University (NTU) has brought perovskites one step closer to market adoption.
Researchers from Berkeley have come up with a method to create ultra-high energy density capacitors, combining the…
Researchers from Berkeley have come up with a method to create ultra-high energy density capacitors, combining the virtues of both batteries and capacitors.
You read that right. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have developed a method to take the common brick…
You read that right. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have developed a method to take the common brick and convert it into a medium of energy storage.
Batteries make for bulky, uncomfortable implants that may require surgery for replacement. This wireless transmitter is…
Batteries make for bulky, uncomfortable implants that may require surgery for replacement. This wireless transmitter is said to consume "the lowest amount of energy per digital bit published to date."