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STMicro Power Modules Aim to Simplify SiC Inverter Designs

Leveraging the electrical characteristics of silicon-carbide (SiC), the new power modules from STMicroelectronics aim to ensure high power density while simplifying assembly.

September 12, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

Homemade DIY Project May Blast Perovskite Solar Cells Into Production

Perovskites could be the future of solar cells—if it weren't for their hard-to-detect defects. Now, a researcher's homemade machine may provide answers.

September 08, 2022 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Navitas Unveils GaN Half-bridge ICs with MHz Switching

The company unlocks higher performance, and lowers component count integrating two GaN FETs onto a single IC.

September 07, 2022 by Jake Hertz

GaN Transistors Race Beyond Performance Limits as New Products Roll

As gallium nitride (GaN) technology gathers steam, new GaN transistor products are emerging to satisfy today’s engineering needs.

August 09, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Smart Locks Use Smartphone NFC to Unlock—All Without a Battery

Infineon has revealed a new chip that may unlock the answer to battery-less IoT appliances—particularly smart locks.

July 26, 2022 by Jake Hertz

SiC Collabs Fuel Advances in EV Traction Inverters and Charging Gear

As silicon carbide (SiC) proliferates in EV designs, a series of manufacturer collaborations are fueling innovation in electric vehicle (EV) traction inverters, charging infrastructure, and more.

July 02, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

The Heart of Fuel Cells, “MEAs,” May Propel the Future of Green Energy

AAC spoke to Gore to learn how membrane electrode assemblies in fuel cells can help decarbonize applications from drones to warehouses.

June 30, 2022 by Ingrid Fadelli

Intel Beats the Data Center Heat With Open IP Immersion Liquid Cooling

Intel is aiming at a more sustainable data center with new investments and the industry’s first immersion cooling reference design.

May 24, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Power Component Innovations Enrich Supply Designs

Power supply design is a challenging task. Feeding those needs, a handful of power component companies recently rolled out devices that aim to boost the performance and efficiency of power supplies.

May 21, 2022 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

New Sensor Harnesses Energy From Movement for Human-machine Interfaces

Solar, thermal, and wind are common sources of energy harvesting. Now, a triboelectric tactile sensor draws energy from movement to power wearables.

May 20, 2022 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Alternative Energy Harvesting Techniques Emerge for Sensor Networks

Wireless sensor networks need energy harvesting to replace battery power. Researchers are coming up with innovative ways to get energy from alternative sources—even human sweat.

May 14, 2022 by Darshil Patel

MOSFET Performance and Packaging Innovations Shine at PCIM Europe

Offering advances in key specs and packaging options, semiconductor vendors unveiled a variety of new SiC (silicon carbide) FET and MOSFET devices at this week’s 2022 PCIM Europe event.

May 13, 2022 by Jeff Child

The Energy Quest Continues: Can Microbes Power Electronic Devices?

Researchers at the University of California San Diego are studying microbial fuel cells as a feasible solution to real-life engineering challenges.

April 25, 2022 by Robert Keim

“Magnetic Sandwich” Promises New Pathways in Lossless Electronics

Researchers have found a way to achieve a quantum anomalous Hall effect at elevated temperatures—potentially building new inroads to lossless electronics.

April 16, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

On-demand Solar Energy—Researchers Store and Use Energy from the Sun

One setback to fully utilizing solar energy is how to successfully store it. Aiming to tackle this issue, researchers have successfully converted stored electrical energy into usable electrical power.

April 14, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Researchers Create “Perfect EM Absorption” Rectenna for RF Energy Harvesting

New research out of the University of South Florida takes a new approach to radio frequency (RF) energy harvesting using metamaterials to create a new type of "rectenna."

March 14, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Shining a Light on Solid-state Green LEDs: Could C-GaN Be the Answer?

High-efficiency, solid-state green LEDs remain an elusive goal for semiconductor manufacturers. Research funded by ARPA-E targets these LEDs using standard complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) processing tools.

March 07, 2022 by Dale Wilson

GaN Keeps a Steady Pace Into 2022 With a Focus on Design

The race to beat out silicon (Si) for the "best" semiconductor continues with a rush of gallium nitride (GaN) announcements focusing on creating and furthering GaN-based device designs.

February 21, 2022 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Researchers Exploit Fiber Manufacturing to Weave Large Smart Textile Display

In an attempt to bring e-textiles to smart homes, researchers at the University of Cambridge have fabricated a 46-inch textile display by weaving active electronics into a fiber.

February 17, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

A Funding Burst Shoots to Scale Electrolyzer Tech for Wider Hydrogen Adoption

The shift towards greener tech continues with companies looking towards hydrogen technology. Capitalizing on its electrolyzer technology, Verdagy gets funding to boost hydrogen fuel cell development.

February 16, 2022 by Jake Hertz