Different types of robots require different types of charging. Wibotic can keep options flexible by providing programmable onboard chargers.
August 17, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
The push for greener technology keeps aiming higher, this time targeting avionics. Microchip and Clean Skys have teamed up to create a family of baseless power modules.
August 14, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
MIT and Ericsson are doubling down on two projects: 1) Explore the merits of lithium for brain-inspired computing and 2) Find the key to charger-free devices.
August 13, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski
While electric motors have primarily hinged on radial motor technology over the past 50 years, axial-flux designs are now surging ahead.
August 11, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.
Some wearable manufacturers don’t consider energy harvesting (of any sort) a good return on investment. In pursuit of self-powered wearables, EE researchers are looking to change that.
August 05, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski
As the rush for more eco-friendly electronics and vehicles progresses, CATL, Xtreme Power Conversion, and Natron Energy are banking on sodium-ion in their new technologies.
August 03, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Often overlooked, reference designs can be an EEs best friend. Maxim Integrated, STMicroelectronics, and Microchip aim to help design facial detecting IoT, MasterGaN devices, and for Qi 1.3.
July 31, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.
From freezing temperatures to blazing heat, the US power grid is under a massive amount of strain. If it can't handle the weather, how will it handle EVs?
July 21, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
Recently, Dialog released a new chipset which is said to reduce high power density power supply design by up to 50%. How does zero voltage switching play into it?
July 16, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Recently, energy harvesting technology has become more and more prevalent. What are the basics of it and what new PMICs are making waves?
July 13, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Recently, All About Circuits had the chance to talk with Texas Instruments about its newest MCU development, the Sitara AM2x.
July 12, 2021 by Jake Hertz
The electric vehicle market continues to grow. Do we have enough EEs who can design them?
July 10, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
Supercapacitors can offer high power density and a lifecycle exceeding 1M cycles. Though supercapacitors hold potential in working with or replacing Li-ion technology, what are some recent developments?
July 09, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Small cell technology is becoming increasingly important as 5G continues its rollout, but why is that and what role is Qualcomm taking?
July 08, 2021 by Jake Hertz
What do battery management systems have to do with carbon neutrality? Amazon partners with ION Energy as part of their $2 billion investment program.
July 07, 2021 by Lianne Frith
Pessimism about renewables, Meet Robin Richard, the lead engineer for myenergi, a company hoping to make renewable infrastructure accessible to all.
July 05, 2021 by Ingrid Fadelli
The world of SiC technology is about to boom with three different team-ups, from research to large tech companies. Who is teaming up, how are they advancing with SiC, and why?
June 26, 2021 by Ikimi .O
With its new PMIC, e-peas hopes to enable more performant energy harvesting for IoT devices. But to do so, what are the challenges that come with IoT energy harvesting?
June 18, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Kicking off today until June 17th is the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC). What presenters and innovative topics are on this year's agenda?
June 14, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
Recently, Analog Devices has added to its battery management system portfolio. Since EV systems are quickly advancing, the question of how does this system compare to others?
June 12, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.
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