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Power supply design is a challenging task. Feeding those needs, a handful of power component companies recently rolled…

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.

Solar, thermal, and wind are common sources of energy harvesting. Now, a triboelectric tactile sensor draws energy from…

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

Wireless sensor networks need energy harvesting to replace battery power. Researchers are coming up with innovative ways…

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.

Offering advances in key specs and packaging options, semiconductor vendors unveiled a variety of new SiC (silicon…

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.

Researchers at the University of California San Diego are studying microbial fuel cells as a feasible solution to…

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

Researchers have found a way to achieve a quantum anomalous Hall effect at elevated temperatures—potentially building…

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

One setback to fully utilizing solar energy is how to successfully store it. Aiming to tackle this issue, researchers…

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.

New research out of the University of South Florida takes a new approach to radio frequency (RF) energy harvesting using…

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."

High-efficiency, solid-state green LEDs remain an elusive goal for semiconductor manufacturers. Research funded by ARPA-E…

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.

The race to beat out silicon (Si) for the "best" semiconductor continues with a rush of gallium nitride (GaN)…

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.

In an attempt to bring e-textiles to smart homes, researchers at the University of Cambridge have fabricated a 46-inch…

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.

The shift towards greener tech continues with companies looking towards hydrogen technology. Capitalizing on its…

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.

As electric vehicles (EVs) carve out their place in the world, a team-up between Emporia Energy and BREK Electronics is…

As electric vehicles (EVs) carve out their place in the world, a team-up between Emporia Energy and BREK Electronics is betting on bi-directional charging. How does it work and what circuit-level challenges are there?

One major challenge of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is power. Hoping to traverse this challenge, Atmosic has created…

One major challenge of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is power. Hoping to traverse this challenge, Atmosic has created energy harvesting solutions integrated directly into the system-on-a-chip (SoC).

The push for greener technology, namely solar, has led researchers to investigate cheaper, more efficient, and durable…

The push for greener technology, namely solar, has led researchers to investigate cheaper, more efficient, and durable photovoltaic (PV) technology; however, there are still many challenges to overcome.

With increased performance of drain-source on-state resistance, gate charge, and figures of merit, Infineon's latest 100…

With increased performance of drain-source on-state resistance, gate charge, and figures of merit, Infineon's latest 100 V MOSFET technology seeks to improve high-frequency switching applications.

With advancements in materials science and electronic engineering, 3D printing is entering the stage of developing…

With advancements in materials science and electronic engineering, 3D printing is entering the stage of developing made-to-fit wearable electronic systems like that from the University of Arizona.

Many challenges plague the US electric grid. However, once a power strain on the grid, data centers could flip the switch…

Many challenges plague the US electric grid. However, once a power strain on the grid, data centers could flip the switch and help the grid instead of drag it down.

Hoping to take on long-haul trucking electrification, Siemens and Traton re-invent the cable car system and pantographs…

Hoping to take on long-haul trucking electrification, Siemens and Traton re-invent the cable car system and pantographs to create an e-Highway solution.