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    Chalmers University of Technology and KAIST
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    Power

    Textile-Based Energy Harvesting: The Next Big Thing (Again)?

    Dec. 11, 2024
    The quest continues to have your shirt provide harvestable energy. Two novel methodologies attempt to find the solution, one implementing conductive polymers and the other using...
    NOVOSENSE (generated by AI)
    NOVOSENSE automotive-grade current sensors
    Test & Measurement

    Automotive-Grade Current Sensors Eliminate Need for Isolation Components

    Dec. 10, 2024
    The new NSM211x series of current sensors from NOVOSENSE are designed for multiple applications from automotive to fuel-cell systems.
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    Test & Measurement

    The Latest in Current-Sensing Products: 2024

    Dec. 10, 2024
    Cutting-edge advances in current-sensing technologies are revolutionizing power management, precision, and efficiency across automotive, industrial, and energy sectors.
    Thinkstock
    Molex automotive-grade current sensors
    Test & Measurement

    High-Precision Current Sensors Target Automotive, Industrial Busbars

    Dec. 10, 2024
    Molex's packaging design, which minimizes size and weight, make the sensors well-suited for plug-and-play applications.
    Allegro Microsystems
    Allegro MicroSystems current sensors
    Test & Measurement

    High-Bandwidth Current Sensors Offer High-Performance Power Conversion

    Dec. 9, 2024
    Allegro's ACS37030 and ACS370032 take advantage of the Hall effect and an inductive coil for efficient current sensing with minimal noise.

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    Analog

    Modeling on Mondays: The GAP/R K2-W Vacuum-Tube Op Amp in SPICE (Part 4)

    Dec. 9, 2024
    After a brief review of the history of the K2-W vacuum-tube op amp, an LTspice model is used to create its schematic in preparation for SPICE simulation.
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    Power

    The Role of Snubber Circuits in Modern Switching Technologies

    Dec. 9, 2024
    Learn how modern snubber circuits are mitigating the challenges posed by advanced semiconductor technologies in power electronics.
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    Schottky barrier diodes for industrial robotics
    Power

    SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes Built for High-Voltage xEV Systems

    Dec. 6, 2024
    ROHM’s automotive-grade SiC Schottky diodes feature new packaging that make them more resistant to creepage-induced leakage.
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    Embedded

    EV Wire Harnesses: Dealing with the Complexity

    Dec. 6, 2024
    An advanced on-board signal- and power-distribution network can simplify the complexity of an EV’s wire harness.
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    Automotive

    Plug & Charge Integration Looks to Transform EV Charging Infrastructure

    Dec. 5, 2024
    By integrating Linux Foundation Energy’s open-source EV charger technology, Irdeto and ChargeHub provide Plug & Charge at more than 120,000 North American charging ports.
    Takashi Yogi
    Takashi Yogi discusses how he became a self-taught medical electronics engineer
    Industry Insights

    How I Became a Self-Taught Medical Electronics Engineer

    Dec. 5, 2024
    Takashi Yogi offers practical insights on circuit design, real-life problem-solving, and tips for mastering electronics through hands-on experience and self-study.
    Microchip
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    Power

    Integrated IGBT Devices Optimized for Green Power, E-Mobility, Data Centers

    Dec. 4, 2024
    Microchip's latest integrated IGBT-based devices feature improved packaging, lower on-state voltage, and other properties to address the needs of myriad power applications.
    Ceramic Packaging: When You Really Need Rugged
    Industrial

    Ceramic Packaging: When You Really Need Rugged

    Dec. 3, 2024
    Remtec offers a proprietary technology to overcome challenges presented by ceramic packaging and substrates in rugged-system design.
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    AI energy consumption in high-tech data center
    Embedded

    Next-Gen Analog and Mixed-Signal Platform Goes Modular

    Dec. 2, 2024
    The Treo Platform features a modular architecture to accelerate development of intelligent power management, sensor interface, and communications solutions.
    Using 3D Printed Gradient Index Refracted Lens
    Analog

    Using a 3D-Printed Gradient Index Refracted Lens

    Nov. 26, 2024
    Fortify’s 3D-printing technology is leveraged to create gradient index refracted lenses for a range of applications, especially those built with SWaP-C in mind.
    University College London
    University College London's ultrafast, ultrawideband link
    Wireless

    Synced Wireless Electronic + Photonic Link Approaches 1-Tb/s Capacity

    Nov. 22, 2024
    This ultrawideband link aggregates and synchronizes multiple parallel channels for ultrafast capability.
    Stellantis
    Factorial solid-state battery tech in Stellantis demo vehicles
    Automotive

    Pushing the EV’s Future Closer with “FEST” Solid-State Batteries

    Nov. 22, 2024
    Stellantis and Factorial unveiled the next chapter in their partnership with the latter’s solid-state battery technology, which offers over 390Wh/kg energy density. It will debut...
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    Holiday gifts for the analog-focused engineer
    Analog

    Suggested Gifts for Electronics Nerds of All Ages

    Nov. 21, 2024
    Make gift-giving a breeze with these gift ideas for that engineer, kid, Maker, electronics hobbyist, or geek who seems to have everything—including socks and sweaters.
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    Focus at SSD slot, type M.2 with support for NVMe, on computer motherboard.
    Memory

    New Memories Making Meaningful Strides

    Nov. 20, 2024
    Non-volatile technologies like MRAM and particularly ReRAM are poised to finally take a major leap into the embedded-memory design space.
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    Electronic Design’s Focus Amid Changing Times

    Nov. 18, 2024
    From TechXchanges to Quick Polls, Electronic Design goes all digital all the time.
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    Test & Measurement

    Auto Semiconductor Test Requires a Comprehensive Approach

    Nov. 4, 2024
    Semiconductor quantity and functionality in cars continues to grow. As each type of device poses unique test challenges, a one-size-fits-all test approach won’t suffice. A test...
    SiFive
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    TechXchange

    Looking at RISC-V Implementations

    Oct. 18, 2024
    This TechXchange looks at RISC-V chips, boards and modules.