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SemiQ Releases Third-Gen SiC MOSFETs for EVs and More

SemiQ Releases Third-Gen SiC MOSFETs for EVs and More

The high-voltage MOSFETs offer better efficiency, thermal performance, and reliability with a smaller die and lower losses.


News Mar 14, 2025 by Luke James
Using Solar Energy, Researchers Grow Copper Nano Flowers for Clean Fuel

Using Solar Energy, Researchers Grow Copper Nano Flowers for Clean Fuel

The new method produces clean chemicals and fuels made from CO2, water, and glycerol without any additional carbon emissions.


News Feb 11, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Raspberry Pi Optimizes Over-the-Air Smart Grid Updates

Raspberry Pi Optimizes Over-the-Air Smart Grid Updates

Raspberry Pi integrated with over-the-air updates could make energy systems more adaptable.


News Feb 08, 2025 by Jake Hertz
War of the Currents: How AC Defeated DC in the Race to Electrification

War of the Currents: How AC Defeated DC in the Race to Electrification

In 19th-century America, some of the world's greatest engineers and industrialists battled to standardize the electrical system.


News Feb 07, 2025 by Luke James
A Boon for Batteries: Nordic’s PMIC Extends the Life of Primary Cells

A Boon for Batteries: Nordic’s PMIC Extends the Life of Primary Cells

The new power management IC leverages a boost regulator to extend the run time of non-rechargeable batteries, particularly in Bluetooth Low Energy products.


News Feb 04, 2025 by Aaron Carman
Research Shorts: 5 Studies Make Headway in Lasers, Antennas, and Beyond

Research Shorts: 5 Studies Make Headway in Lasers, Antennas, and Beyond

From tunable metamaterials inspired by chameleons to radiation-resistant organic solar cells, these discoveries address critical challenges in fields like defense, space exploration, communication, and manufacturing.


News Feb 03, 2025 by Luke James
Wolfspeed Equips New SiC MOSFETs for High-Power, ‘Real-World Conditions’

Wolfspeed Equips New SiC MOSFETs for High-Power, ‘Real-World Conditions’

The company's fourth generation of SiC MOSFETs comes with new upgrades to reverse recovery transients and lower RDS(on).


News Jan 27, 2025 by Jake Hertz
UW Researchers Make Use of ‘Waste’ Heat With Thermophotovoltaic Device

UW Researchers Make Use of ‘Waste’ Heat With Thermophotovoltaic Device

The near-field device shows promise for harvesting energy from waste heat.


News Jan 06, 2025 by Duane Benson
Industry Weighs in With 2025 Forecasts—Part 1: General Predictions

Industry Weighs in With 2025 Forecasts—Part 1: General Predictions

On this New Years Day, we share 2025 predictions from leading companies in our industry.


News Jan 01, 2025 by Jeff Child
Infineon and Rohm Advance Schottky Diodes for EVs and Renewables

Infineon and Rohm Advance Schottky Diodes for EVs and Renewables

The latest Schottky diodes can withstand higher voltages and provide enhanced insulation resistance.


News Dec 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
STMicro Programmable SoC PLC Improves Smart Grid Communication

STMicro Programmable SoC PLC Improves Smart Grid Communication

STMicroelectronics’ ST85MM programmable powerline communication supports modern field-proven meters and communication standards


News Nov 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Bourns Expands Products for Automotive and Industrial Needs

Bourns Expands Products for Automotive and Industrial Needs

Bourns’ new products meet next-gen needs for signal transmission, high-current sensing, and surge protection.


News Oct 11, 2024 by Mike Falter
Upgraded Power Modules Improve Efficiency of Solar Power Generation

Upgraded Power Modules Improve Efficiency of Solar Power Generation

Onsemi’s upgraded silicon and silicon carbide F5BP Power Modules offer more power density and efficiency.


News Sep 19, 2024 by Mike Falter
EV Battery Test System Improves Production Capacity

EV Battery Test System Improves Production Capacity

Tektronix EA Elektro-Automatik’s enhanced battery test system conserves production floor space and increases battery testing throughput.


News Aug 05, 2024 by Mike Falter
Next-Gen IGBTs Offer Efficiency for Solar Inverters, Storage, Motors

Next-Gen IGBTs Offer Efficiency for Solar Inverters, Storage, Motors

Onsemi’s 7th generation IGBT modules simplify design and reduce costs in high-power applications. Onsemi spoke with us about the products unveiled at PCIM 2024 in Germany.


News Jun 12, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
A Flash Back at Elihu Thomson, Founder of the U.S. Electrical Industry

A Flash Back at Elihu Thomson, Founder of the U.S. Electrical Industry

Elihu Thomson, a professor-turned-entrepreneur, made several critical discoveries in the field of alternating current (AC), filing more than 700 patents as an inventor. Here’s a look at his life and accomplishments. 


News May 03, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
Silicon Labs Plunges Into Energy Harvesting With New Wireless SoCs

Silicon Labs Plunges Into Energy Harvesting With New Wireless SoCs

Silicon Labs has announced its first-ever family of SoCs targeted at energy harvesting applications.


News Apr 24, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
All About Circuits Looks Ahead at Embedded World 2024

All About Circuits Looks Ahead at Embedded World 2024

Check out the technologies and products these leading companies plan to showcase at next week's Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.


News Apr 03, 2024 by Jeff Child
Infineon Upgrades and Adds to Its Core MOSFET Portfolios

Infineon Upgrades and Adds to Its Core MOSFET Portfolios

Infineon has added new MOSFETs with higher efficiencies and power densities to its popular CoolSiC and OptiMOS lines.


News Mar 18, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Electrify America’s Bold Move: Indoor EV Fast Charging

Electrify America’s Bold Move: Indoor EV Fast Charging

Electrify America will inaugurate an indoor electric vehicle fast-charging station to increase availability of EV charging infrastructure.


News Mar 12, 2024 by Jake Hertz