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ROHM shows off a collaborative effort with Schaeffler, a leading German automotive supplier, on a new high-voltage inverter brick equipped with ROHM’s SiC MOSFETs.
The STEVAL-11BID1KCB from STMicroelectronics — an 11-kW bidirectional battery charger —represents a complete solution for high-voltage charging in both industrial and automotive...
Using an innovative design that also employs the internal electrodes as structural elements, a research team significantly reduced the “dead” weight of a battery package.
There are many misconceptions in the industry surrounding power density. This article shines a light on many of the incorrectly understood elements or myths, along with the facts...
Researchers at MIT have found a way to use existing manufacturing equipment to produce longer-life Li-ion batteries that deliver up to 60% more power than today's cells.
LLC resonant converters are quite commonly used in many applications when designers endeavor to boost their efficiency and power density. Two methods in particular prove very ...
On tap in this edition of PowerBites is an inverter that leverages AI for high efficiency, new high-current-density inductors, sulfur-resistant thick-film resistor arrays, and...
A Swiss-based research collaboration has increased the efficiency of wood for piezoelectric-based energy harvesting by transforming its structure using a fungus rather than a ...
In this edition, power advances cover everything from Form C reed relays, to a novel power/functional-safety ADAS camera solution, to a voltage regulator that achieves the fastest...
Andy recommends favorite resources for basic op amp circuits and includes a portion of TI's AN-20. Test your knowledge with our op amp quiz; answer explanations are included.
Although artificial intelligence is a significant technology advance, it also serves as a reminder of how technology disruption has impacted society in the past.
The seductive appeal of in-road inductive charging, which means EVs no longer tethered to fixed charging stations, along with actual small-scale implementation, suggest that it...
Part 2 explores the dramatically different approaches to the launch systems, and the surprising similarities in the factors that contributed to their success.
The road to creating a blue LED was long and rough, but in 1993, it burst onto the scene. Learn about the struggles and breakthroughs to find the right recipe.
The latest multiprotocol wireless SoCs aim to connect unconnected “things” with a single chip. This roundup spotlights some of the latest solutions for short-range wireless connectivity...
This edition of PowerBites dives into the chips supporting NVIDIA’s 800-V DC power architecture, an energy-market playbook for the U.S., and the latest components and tools for...
The integrated GaN half-bridge gate drivers bring flexibility and smart protection to a wide range of applications running on industrial or telecom bus voltages up to 220 V.
Although NASA’s Project Mercury and SpaceShipOne served very different objectives, a closer look reveals that both missions were powered by equal parts of competition, innovation...
The Stepper 28 Click smart stepper controller board and support tools simplify development of motorized systems used in office machinery and multiple other apps.
Infineon’s reference design for high-power data center power supplies employs advanced power-conversion topologies in both the AC-DC and DC-DC power stages.
The VC MIPI Multiview Cam combines nine image sensors and an onboard FPGA to provide multispectral and light-field imaging through a single MIPI CSI-2 interface.
To achieve EV potential by squeezing more functionality into a given volume, and delivering value at a compelling price point, means there are strong incentives for integrating...
Kingston's FURY Renegade G5 NVMe SSD, which features read speeds up to 14.8 GB/s, is aimed at gamers, engineers, and developers building the next generation of high-performance...
Bourns’ new series of AEC-Q200-compliant resistors ups the current-sensing accuracy for high-performance, high-reliability applications in a compact, robust package.
Despite a booming global energy market, the U.S. is ceding its economic and technical leadership to other nations. A new report provides a detailed playbook on how to resume its...
This edition of PowerBites delves into the potential of STOL electric aircraft for mission-critical situations, an international agrivoltaics conference, and a slew of power-device...
Nov. 5, 2025
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Andy surveys various schemes for installing traction drives in ICE conversions and gets a scoop on a new, Model 3 motor-based in-tunnel drive unit at SEMA 2025.
Electronic Design has curated a series of white papers that help you understand NVIDIA’s 800-V DC power architecture for “AI factories” and how the semiconductor community is ...
At its recent GM Forward media event, the company announced plans to launch no-hands highway driving in 2028, along with other innovations to arrive even sooner.
The automotive-grade SDE0403AT and SRN5040TA-P Series offer higher current density and low-profile footprints for improved power efficiency and filtering performance.
The IEEE’s free power technology symposium welcomes everyone involved in the use, design, qualification, test, or manufacture of power supplies, power converters, power management...
The B3270xP series of ultra-small, MKP film capacitors from TDK are tailored for power-factor-correction stages in power supplies for consumer electronics.
Power Integrations’ ref design kit gives eco-racers a turnkey solution for a reliable auxiliary power supply that can be used in solar-powered race cars.
Andy started a part-time faculty position teaching courses in Electronics Engineering Technology and is concerned that colleges may throttle the supply of technicians.
Today’s electronics demand the best in test & measurement technology to ensure optimum operation. The latest advanced instrumentation is rising to the task.
Diodes Inc.’s programmable 18-/12-channel linear LED drivers support animation, precise color mixing, and brightness for advanced automotive lighting and displays.
Swappable EV batteries have been much talked about but rarely implemented in North America. However, China has made a big commitment to the technology and changing market dynamics...
New microcontrollers from TI deliver 30% faster computing power for single-motor appliances and power-factor-correction systems than previous C2000 MCUs.
With questions surrounding Li-ion batteries being able to meet energy density demands going forward, companies like CATL are turning to sodium-ion alternatives.
MIKROE’s integrated driver board for brushed DC motors includes a suite of software tools that speed development of robust solutions for robotic and industrial apps.
Can hybrid-electric STOL-capable aircraft provide rapid freight, transport, and medevac services to remote conflicts that are difficult or impossible to reach with fixed-wing ...
Oct. 10, 2025
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Agrivoltaics 2025 brings together engineers, farmers, and solar industry professionals to explore how this emerging sector will become a cornerstone of sustainable farming in ...
Arduino is an enormously popular platform for Makers and hackers. This TechXchange explores how the venerable Arduino can be used in professional developing.