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Feb
12
2022

Industrial Computing Moves to the Mission-Critical Edge

Across a range of industries and specifically in the industrial automation vertical, there is broad agreement that the deployment of modern computing resources with cloud-native models of software life-cycle management will become ever-more pervasive.

Feb
12
2022

Diamond Thermal Solutions for High Power Electronics

Diafilm TM220 is a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) diamond thermal grade that offers industrial users thermal conductivity in excess of 2200 W/mK.

Feb
12
2022

Hyperspectral Imaging for Agriculture

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations predicts that the world population will grow by more than 30% by 2050, reaching some 9 billion people.

Jan
28
2022

High-Power Solutions with USB PD3.1, Including e-Marker, PD Source, PD DRP chips

The latest USB PD3.1 fast charging standard was released by USB-IF in June 2021. As a result, the maximum voltage supported by the USB Type-C power supply is increased from 20V to 48V, and the charging power is increased to 240W.

Jan
28
2022

Smart and Secure Embedded Solutions for IoT Design

Microchip Technology Inc. has launched a range of IoT solutions for rapid prototyping by using cloud connectivity for all integrated microcontroller solutions.

Jan
28
2022

GaN for Cryogenic Applications

We report some studies of the different switching- and voltage-loss configurations in a cryogenic environment for GaN devices.

Jan
28
2022

Resolving USB Type-C Port Protection Issues for Portable Devices

The USB type-C port provides power delivery to operate the system, charge batteries or source power to connected peripherals.

Jan
22
2022

CES 2022: GaN Technology for the Next Future

The year 2021 was a transitional year in which the world decided to open its doors to GaN. In an interview with Power Electronics News during CES week, GaN industry experts confirmed that GaN is now proving its superiority over silicon.

Jan
22
2022

Power Supply Design Notes: Thermal Simulations

In an electronic simulation, LTspice provides a very useful and sophisticated model to simulate the behavior of a heat sink.

Jan
22
2022

BMS Solutions for a Long and Safe Battery Life

BMS tasks include voltage and current control, thermal management solutions, fire protection, and cybersecurity.

Dec
28
2021

Choosing the Right Hardware Solution for Low-Power Validation

Choosing the right tool to measure low power leads to more accurate power validation, which, in turn, enhances product performance.

Dec
28
2021

Standardization, Energy Savings Drive 48-V Power in the Data Center

In the U.S., data center power consumption is expected to continue growing at a rate of 4% to 5% annually until 2022 and beyond.

Blog
31/10/2025

Introduction to Nexperia Automotive-Grade ICs

Electronics in the automotive industry require accuracy, durability and complete reliability. All systems, including the engine control and modern driver assist, are based on parts that have to endure both high temperature and electrical interference, as well as extended durability of operation.

Blog
27/06/2025

ASIC vs FPGA Comparison: Performance, Cost, and Design Differences Explained

This article compares Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), two technologies used for creating custom digital circuits.

Solution
13/01/2025

The Rise of Automotive-Grade SiC/GaN Power Devices in Electric Vehicles

The automotive fast recovery Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) power devices emerge as game-changing technologies.

Blog
26/11/2024

How to Safely Discharge an AC Capacitor

AC capacitor discharge refers to the process in which a capacitor releases its stored electrical energy in an alternating current (AC) circuit.

Blog
31/10/2024

Signs of a Bad Camshaft Position Sensor and How to Test it?

A car has a variety of electrical components, one of which is called a camshaft position sensor (CMP). This section will discuss this component, the signs that indicate a problematic camshaft position sensor, and the procedures for doing so.

Blog
16/10/2024

Symptoms of a Bad Speed Sensor and How to Test It?

Speed sensors are utilized to measure the speed at which devices are spinning. Many vehicles, including automobiles, aerospace vehicles, off-highway and construction equipment, railway vehicles, and military vehicles, require speed sensors.

Blog
10/10/2024

Current Divider: definition, applications & formula

A current divider is an electrical circuit configuration used to split or divide an input current into multiple branches or paths.

Solution
21/09/2024

74LS04 Hex Inverter Datasheet(PDF) and Pinout

This article will explain some detailed information about 74LS04 Hex Inverter, including its datasheet, pinout, features and specifications.

Solution
20/09/2024

C1815 Transistor: Pinout, Features & Specifications

This article gives a comprehensive introduction to the key information of the C1815 transistor

Solution
19/09/2024

Guide to IC 7408 Logic Gate Chip: Specifications, Applications, and Pinout

The 7408 IC, a crucial component in electronics, features?four logic gates, each with two inputs.