A team of engineers from University of California San Diego have created a biofuel cell that produces ten times the power of its predecessors
A team of engineers from University of California San Diego have created a biofuel cell that produces ten times the power of its predecessors
In this teardown, we examine the innards of the solar-powered ultrasonic dog repellent, complete with solar panel and PIR sensor.
In this teardown, we examine the innards of the solar-powered ultrasonic dog repellent, complete with solar panel and PIR sensor.
Two new PMICs boost integration with single inductor multiple output (SIMO) regulator to maintain a very long battery life.
Two new PMICs boost integration with single inductor multiple output (SIMO) regulator to maintain a very long battery life.
Authentication, over-voltage protection, and compact form factor are key challenges in implementing power delivery…
Authentication, over-voltage protection, and compact form factor are key challenges in implementing power delivery feature in the next-generation USB designs.
Increasing the power efficiency in IoT and other low power, battery-operated devices requires a number of strategies that…
Increasing the power efficiency in IoT and other low power, battery-operated devices requires a number of strategies that reduce energy consumption during both the active and sleep modes.
This Teardown Tuesday looks at the Bluetooth LE enabled E4 battery charger by ESyb.
This Teardown Tuesday looks at the Bluetooth LE enabled E4 battery charger by ESyb.
Integrated regulator modules such as the Cool-Power ZVS series can provide convenient and effective power conversion,…
Integrated regulator modules such as the Cool-Power ZVS series can provide convenient and effective power conversion, even in harsh environments.
The SiC semiconductors showcased at this year's PCIM in Nuremberg demonstrate their readiness for industrial, automotive,…
The SiC semiconductors showcased at this year's PCIM in Nuremberg demonstrate their readiness for industrial, automotive, and energy applications.
With everything going wireless it comes as no surprise that even speakers are using Bluetooth! In this Teardown Tuesday,…
With everything going wireless it comes as no surprise that even speakers are using Bluetooth! In this Teardown Tuesday, we will strip down a Sony Bluetooth Speaker to see how they are put together and what parts they consist of.
China is the world's strongest new-energy vehicle market. STMicroelectronics is getting in on that.
China is the world's strongest new-energy vehicle market. STMicroelectronics is getting in on that.
Wireless charging is the next natural step for mobile electronics. However, there is an ongoing race among a variety of…
Wireless charging is the next natural step for mobile electronics. However, there is an ongoing race among a variety of charging standards, making it this generation's Betamax vs VHS.
In this teardown, we examine the guts of 3M's hearing protection device which comes with a built-in AM/FM radio and is…
In this teardown, we examine the guts of 3M's hearing protection device which comes with a built-in AM/FM radio and is capable of playing music from your MP3 player.
Researchers from the United States Naval Research Laboratory have found a way to stop dendrite formation in zinc…
Researchers from the United States Naval Research Laboratory have found a way to stop dendrite formation in zinc batteries allowing the option for them to recharge.
In this teardown, we will look at a Samsung wireless charger that can charge mobiles (with the needed technology) to be…
In this teardown, we will look at a Samsung wireless charger that can charge mobiles (with the needed technology) to be charged by simply placing the phone on the unit.
In this week’s Teardown Tuesday, we tear down a PlayStation Move controller to see what ICs and parts make up current…
In this week’s Teardown Tuesday, we tear down a PlayStation Move controller to see what ICs and parts make up current gaming technology.
Is there a real future for the concept of roads embedded with solar panels?
Is there a real future for the concept of roads embedded with solar panels?
Solar panels you can weave into fabrics may change the way we store solar energy.
Solar panels you can weave into fabrics may change the way we store solar energy.
In this teardown, we will look at the internals of a motion-activated light which contains its own solar charging system.
In this teardown, we will look at the internals of a motion-activated light which contains its own solar charging system.
The Amazon Kindle Fire tablet is a 7" color tablet. This Teardown Tuesday opens one up and looks inside.
The Amazon Kindle Fire tablet is a 7" color tablet. This Teardown Tuesday opens one up and looks inside.
Learn more about the regulations that dictate how lithium-Ion batteries may be shipped.
Learn more about the regulations that dictate how lithium-Ion batteries may be shipped.
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