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Baseless Power Modules Clear the Way for a More Electric Aircraft

Baseless Power Modules Clear the Way for a More Electric Aircraft

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.


News Aug 14, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
MIT and Ericsson Set Goals for Zero-power Devices and a New Field—“Lithionics”

MIT and Ericsson Set Goals for Zero-power Devices and a New Field—“Lithionics”

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.


News Aug 13, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski
Axial-flux Designs Rev Up the Future of Electric Motors

Axial-flux Designs Rev Up the Future of Electric Motors

While electric motors have primarily hinged on radial motor technology over the past 50 years, axial-flux designs are now surging ahead.


Can Solar, Thermal, and RF Harvesting Ever Offer a Good Energy ROI?

Can Solar, Thermal, and RF Harvesting Ever Offer a Good Energy ROI?

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.


News Aug 05, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski
Striving for Mainstream: 3 Companies Boost Na-ion Battery Technology

Striving for Mainstream: 3 Companies Boost Na-ion Battery Technology

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.


News Aug 03, 2021 by Jake Hertz
The Unsung Hero: Reference Designs from 3 Companies Aim to Inspire EEs

The Unsung Hero: Reference Designs from 3 Companies Aim to Inspire EEs

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.


EVs and Security and Heat Waves, Oh My! Facing the US’s Power Grid Issues

EVs and Security and Heat Waves, Oh My! Facing the US’s Power Grid Issues

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?


News Jul 21, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
Dialog Semiconductor Shrinks PSU Size with Zero Voltage Switching

Dialog Semiconductor Shrinks PSU Size with Zero Voltage Switching

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?


News Jul 16, 2021 by Jake Hertz
New PMICs Leverage Maximum Power Point Tracking for Energy Harvesting

New PMICs Leverage Maximum Power Point Tracking for Energy Harvesting

Recently, energy harvesting technology has become more and more prevalent. What are the basics of it and what new PMICs are making waves?


News Jul 13, 2021 by Jake Hertz
TI’s Sitara AM2x Platform Blurs the Lines Between MCU and MPU

TI’s Sitara AM2x Platform Blurs the Lines Between MCU and MPU

Recently, All About Circuits had the chance to talk with Texas Instruments about its newest MCU development, the Sitara AM2x.


News Jul 12, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Bridging the EV Engineering Skills Gap

Bridging the EV Engineering Skills Gap

The electric vehicle market continues to grow. Do we have enough EEs who can design them?


News Jul 10, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
3 Groups Take Aim at Greener, Smaller, and More Power Dense Supercapacitor Tech

3 Groups Take Aim at Greener, Smaller, and More Power Dense Supercapacitor Tech

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?


News Jul 09, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Qualcomm’s 5G Open RAN Platform Elevates 5G Small Cell Technology

Qualcomm’s 5G Open RAN Platform Elevates 5G Small Cell Technology

Small cell technology is becoming increasingly important as 5G continues its rollout, but why is that and what role is Qualcomm taking?


News Jul 08, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Amazon Invests in Battery Management System Start-up ION Energy with Carbon Neutrality in Mind

Amazon Invests in Battery Management System Start-up ION Energy with Carbon Neutrality in Mind

What do battery management systems have to do with carbon neutrality? Amazon partners with ION Energy as part of their $2 billion investment program.


News Jul 07, 2021 by Lianne Frith
Home EV Charging and “Energy Independence”: Meet myenergi Lead Engineer Robin Richard

Home EV Charging and “Energy Independence”: Meet myenergi Lead Engineer Robin Richard

Pessimism about renewables, Meet Robin Richard, the lead engineer for myenergi, a company hoping to make renewable infrastructure accessible to all.


News Jul 05, 2021 by Ingrid Fadelli
From Schottky Diodes to MOSFETS: 3 Team-ups Lower Power with SiC Technology

From Schottky Diodes to MOSFETS: 3 Team-ups Lower Power with SiC Technology

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?


News Jun 26, 2021 by Ikimi .O
IoT Energy Harvesting Challenges: e-peas Tackles It Head-on with New PMICs

IoT Energy Harvesting Challenges: e-peas Tackles It Head-on with New PMICs

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?


News Jun 18, 2021 by Jake Hertz
From GaN to Energy Storage: APEC is Back for 2021

From GaN to Energy Storage: APEC is Back for 2021

Kicking off today until June 17th is the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC). What presenters and innovative topics are on this year's agenda?


News Jun 14, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
TI vs. NXP vs. Analog: Comparing Battery Management Systems

TI vs. NXP vs. Analog: Comparing Battery Management Systems

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?


RF-based Wireless Charging from 2 Meters? New Team-up Combines RF Energy Harvesting and RF WPT

RF-based Wireless Charging from 2 Meters? New Team-up Combines RF Energy Harvesting and RF WPT

Could we be charging our devices from two meters away? Atmosic and Energous Corporation claim we can—and that the key is RF.


News Jun 09, 2021 by Kate Smith