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- Multi-dimensional sensing improves touchscreens
SigmaSense’s multi-dimensional sensing technology improves touchscreen performance, enabling advances for existing and new use cases.The post Multi-dimensional sensing improves touchscreens appeared first on Electronic Products.
- 4 days ago 26 May 23, 10:54am - - Survey: AI solves engineering challenges
Monolith’s AI in engineering study reveals that the majority of engineering executives feel the pressure to adopt AI for competitive advantages. The post Survey: AI solves engineering challenges appeared first on Electronic Products.
- 4 days ago 26 May 23, 10:20am - - Nexperia adds e-mode GaN FETs
Nexperia has introduced seven e-mode GaN FETs in DFN packages for low (100/150 V)- and high-voltage (650 V) applications.The post Nexperia adds e-mode GaN FETs appeared first on Electronic Products.
- 7 days ago 23 May 23, 9:49am - - Vishay expands line of SiC Schottky diodes
Vishay has added 17 Gen 3 650-V SiC Schottky diodes, delivering lower forward voltage, capacitive charge and reverse leakage current.The post Vishay expands line of SiC Schottky diodes appeared first on Electronic Products.
- 7 days ago 23 May 23, 9:18am - - Wireless charging transmitter supports up to 50 W
Infineon’s WLC1150 wireless charging transmitter IC supports 50-W power transfer via a high-power charging protocol and wide input voltage range.The post Wireless charging transmitter supports up to 50 W appeared first on Electronic Products.
- 7 days ago 23 May 23, 9:08am - - BMS features advanced software
Sensata’s compact battery management system (BMS) helps to improve vehicle range, uptime, battery health and performance.The post BMS features advanced software appeared first on Electronic Products.
- 7 days ago 23 May 23, 9:02am - - Micro-coaxial cable eases routing
Times Microwave Systems’ compact micro-coaxial cable delivers flexibility for easier routing in space-constrained applications.The post Micro-coaxial cable eases routing appeared first on Electronic Products.
- 7 days ago 23 May 23, 8:54am - - 5 ways manufacturers benefit from AI in chip design
AI can make chip design faster, more accurate and cost-effective, while mitigating a growing tech talent shortage.The post 5 ways manufacturers benefit from AI in chip design appeared first on Electronic Products.
- 12 days ago 18 May 23, 9:17am -
Batteries from Science Daily
- Calcium rechargeable battery with long cycle lifeWith the use of electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage systems on the rise, the need to explore alternatives to lithium-ion batteries has never been greater. Researchers have recently developed a prototype calcium metal rechargeable battery…
- 7 days ago 23 May 23, 9:38am - - Flexing crystalline structures provide path to a solid energy futureResearchers have uncovered the atomic mechanisms that make a class of compounds called argyrodites attractive candidates for both solid-state battery electrolytes and thermoelectric energy converters. The discoveries -- and the machine learning appro…
- 7 days ago 23 May 23, 9:38am - - An electric vehicle battery for all seasonsScientists have developed a fluorine-containing electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries whose charging performance remains high in frigid regions and seasons. They also determined why it is so effective.
- 12 days ago 18 May 23, 9:08am - - New priming method improves battery life, efficiencyEngineers have developed a readily scalable method to optimize a silicon anode priming method that increases lithium-ion battery performance by 22% to 44%.
- 15 days ago 15 May 23, 10:20am - - Extending the life of a lithium metal anode using a protective layer made of an extremely tough gel electrolyteA research team has succeeded in substantially improving the cycling performance of a lithium metal battery by developing a mechanically very strong polymeric gel electrolyte and integrating it into the battery as a layer to protect the lithium metal…
- 21 days ago 9 May 23, 12:20pm - - Is the ocean a solution for ushering in the era of environmentally friendly energy?Researchers confirm the superiority of seawater batteries that use chelating agents.
- 33 days ago 27 Apr 23, 8:45am - - Progress in alternative battery technologyIt is not easy to make batteries cheap, efficient, durable, safe and environmentally friendly at the same time. Researchers have now succeeded in uniting all of these characteristics in zinc metal batteries.
- 35 days ago 25 Apr 23, 8:12am - - Researchers design battery prototype with fiber-shaped cathodeIn a new study, researchers made a cathode, or the positive end of a battery, in the shape of a thread-like fiber. The researchers were then able to use the fiber to create a zinc-ion battery prototype that could power a wrist watch.
- 36 days ago 24 Apr 23, 7:29am -
Energy Technology
- Absolute vs. relative efficiency: How efficient are blue LEDs, actually?The absolute internal quantum efficiency (IQE) of indium gallium nitride (InGaN) based blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) at low temperatures is often assumed to be 100%. However, a new study has found that the assumption of always perfect IQE is wron…
- 3 days ago 26 May 23, 3:32pm - - Hydrogen battery: Storing hydrogen in coal may help power clean energy economyThe quest to develop hydrogen as a clean energy source that could curb our dependence on fossil fuels may lead to an unexpected place -- coal. Scientists have found that coal may represent a potential way to store hydrogen gas, much like batteries st…
- 4 days ago 26 May 23, 9:11am - - Forging a dream material with semiconductor quantum dotsResearchers have succeeded in creating a 'superlattice' of semiconductor quantum dots that can behave like a metal, potentially imparting exciting new properties to this popular class of materials.
- 4 days ago 26 May 23, 9:10am - - Twisting under the stroboscope -- Controlling crystal lattices of hybrid solar cell materials with terahertz lightTo overcome global energy challenges and fight the looming environmental crisis, researchers around the world investigate new materials for converting sunlight into electricity. Some of the most promising candidates for high-efficiency low-cost solar…
- 5 days ago 25 May 23, 11:13am - - Snapshots of photoinjectionUltrafast laser physicists from the attoworld team have gained new insights into the dynamics of electrons in solids immediately after photoinjection.
- 5 days ago 25 May 23, 11:13am - - Engineers harvest abundant clean energy from thin air, 24/7A team of engineers has recently shown that nearly any material can be turned into a device that continuously harvests electricity from humidity in the air. Researchers describe the 'generic Air-gen effect'-- nearly any material can be engineered wit…
- 5 days ago 24 May 23, 3:19pm - - Breakthrough in computer chip energy efficiency could cut data center electricity useResearchers have made a breakthrough toward reducing the energy consumption of the photonic chips used in data centers and supercomputers.
- 6 days ago 23 May 23, 8:55pm - - Calcium rechargeable battery with long cycle lifeWith the use of electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage systems on the rise, the need to explore alternatives to lithium-ion batteries has never been greater. Researchers have recently developed a prototype calcium metal rechargeable battery…
- 7 days ago 23 May 23, 9:38am -
Green Auto
- Elon Musk says Tesla not immune to tough economy that he foresees
Filed under:Green,Earnings/Financials,Green,Tesla,ElectricContinue reading Elon Musk says Tesla not immune to tough economy that he foreseesElon Musk says Tesla not immune to tough economy that he foresees…
- 13 days ago 17 May 23, 5:30am - - Mercedes will bring an electric luxury van to the USA
Filed under:Green,Green,Minivan/Van,Future Vehicles,Luxury,RVs/CampersContinue reading Mercedes will bring an electric luxury van to the USAMercedes will bring an electric luxury van to the USA originally…
- 14 days ago 16 May 23, 5:45am - - Ranger in the USA, Alfa in Italy, and Volvo goes RWD | Autoblog Podcast # 780
Filed under:Green,Podcasts,Alfa Romeo,Ford,Hyundai,Lexus,Porsche,Volvo,Convertible,Crossover,Electric,SedanPlus, Greg drives the Lexus IS 500 F Sport PerformanceContinue reading Ranger in the USA, Alfa in Italy, and Volvo g…
- 18 days ago 12 May 23, 7:49am - - Subaru sells reusable shopping bags made of airbag scraps
Filed under:Green,Green,Weird Car News,Subaru,Green Culture,SafetyContinue reading Subaru sells reusable shopping bags made of airbag scrapsSubaru sells reusable shopping bags made of airbag scraps origina…
- 23 days ago 7 May 23, 5:00am - - 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs 2023 Ford Explorer Hybrid | Which is better?
Filed under:Green,Ford,Toyota,Car Buying,Crossover,SUV,Hybrid,ComparisonContinue reading 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs 2023 Ford Explorer Hybrid | Which is better?2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs 2023 F…
- 26 days ago 4 May 23, 9:00am - - 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 Interior Review: Come for Boost Mode, stay for the elegance
Filed under:Green,Design/Style,Mercedes-Benz,Crossover,Electric,Driveway TestsContinue reading 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 Interior Review: Come for Boost Mode, stay for the elegance2023 Genesis Electrif…
- 26 days ago 4 May 23, 3:00am - - Audi Q4 E-Tron Luggage Test: How much cargo space?
Filed under:Green,Audi,Deep Dive,Crossover,SUV,Electric,Luxury,Driveway TestsContinue reading Audi Q4 E-Tron Luggage Test: How much cargo space?Audi Q4 E-Tron Luggage Test: How much cargo space? originally…
- 29 days ago 1 May 23, 7:00am - - Kia Niro Luggage Test: How much cargo space?
Filed under:Green,Kia,Deep Dive,Crossover,Hatchback,Electric,Hybrid,Driveway TestsContinue reading Kia Niro Luggage Test: How much cargo space?Kia Niro Luggage Test: How much cargo space? originally appear…
- 36 days ago 24 Apr 23, 7:00am -
Inside EV
- newSee How Fast A Tesla Model 3 Without A Body Can Get To 60 MphIt’s almost as fast as the yet-to-be-released Tesla Roadster.
- 21 mins ago 30 May 23, 12:49am - - newTesla Cybertruck Round Steering Wheel Possibly In The Works, As Shown In Official VideoThe traditional steering wheel was hiding in plain sight in one of Tesla’s latest videos.
- 1 hour ago 30 May 23, 12:04am - - newRivian CEO Says Tank Turn Mode Not Coming To R1T And R1S After AllRJ Scaringe said Tank Turn goes against the company's messaging to respect the environment while off-roading.
- 13 hours ago 29 May 23, 11:59am - - newGerman Brand Winora Doubles Down On Utility With Two New FUB Cargo E-BikesThe FUB 2W and 3W can carry passengers and an impressive amount of cargo, too.
- 14 hours ago 29 May 23, 11:30am - - newTesla Cybertruck To Become As Mainstream As Model Y, Analyst SaysTesla bull ARK Invest bases its forecast on the 1.6 million reservations for the Cybertruck and early Google Trends data.
- 16 hours ago 29 May 23, 8:59am - - newHyundai Enters E-Bike Scene With Limited Rayvolt ExxciteThe sleek and stylish electric bike will be exclusively sold in the French market.
- 19 hours ago 29 May 23, 5:53am - - newEntry-Level Kia EV6 Light Returns To Select Western Region StatesIt has a 58-kWh battery for up to 232 miles of EPA range.
- 19 hours ago 29 May 23, 5:48am - - newTesla Crashes, Road Rage And Sentry Mode Videos For Hours And HoursWith 200 episodes and a whopping 4,000 TeslaCam clips, it was time for an epic video: The Best of Wham Baam Teslacam.
- 19 hours ago 29 May 23, 5:43am -
Battery Power Online
- Entering the TWh Era with Innovations in Battery Manufacturing BATTERY POWER NEWS | Out with “giga”, in with “tera”. Global lithium-ion battery production capacity stands at roughly 600 GWh per year today and is expected to reach at least 3 TWh by 2030. There is even talk of North American capacity reach…
- 18 days ago 12 May 23, 11:47am - - Emerging Recycling Players and Technologies BATTERY POWER NEWS | Something on the order of 3 TWh of batteries are going to be produced annually by 2030. This translates to roughly 12 million kilograms of battery cells. The community is working quickly to build a sustainable battery supply chai…
- 20 days ago 9 May 23, 2:40pm - - Why Current Government Funding for Battery Technology Is Not EnoughBATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | If policy is any indication, the United States is set on becoming a leader of the global decarbonization movement, but battery startups need more government support if the U.S. wishes to achieve the Biden administration’s g…
- 42 days ago 18 Apr 23, 12:35am - - The Battery Crunch is Coming; How Can the World Solve It?BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | The decarbonization of both transport and power generation by 2040 will be essential to avoid the worst impacts of climate change and meet global emissions targets. Achieving this goal will require the replacement of current…
- 46 days ago 14 Apr 23, 10:21am - - Long-life and High-energy Batteries from Dahn and MengBATTERY POWER NEWS | The International Battery Seminar and Exhibit celebrated its 40th anniversary this March with over 2100 delegates in Orlando, Florida. The record-breaking attendance was felt most strongly when everyone came together in one room…
- 49 days ago 11 Apr 23, 12:01am - - Beyond EV Surplus: Energy Storage Comes Into Its Own BATTERY POWER ONLINE | At the International Battery Seminar, Iola Hughes, research manager at consultancy Rho Motion, reported shifts in the energy storage market. Rather that being simply a surplus market, battery energy storage systems (BESS) have…
- 63 days ago 28 Mar 23, 12:15am - - Amprius Technologies, University of Bayreuth Win Best of Show Awards in FloridaBATTERY POWER NEWS | Two Best of Show winners were named today at the International Battery Seminar, Orlando, Fla., recognizing both the best new product in the battery industry and the best poster on display at the event.The post Amprius Technologi…
- 69 days ago 22 Mar 23, 1:08pm -
Car Envy
Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept hints at future sedan and autonomy plans
Filed under:Detroit Auto Show,Nissan,Concept Cars,Beauty Roll,Videos,Original Video,SedanNissan reveals the Vmotion 2.0 concept at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, showcasing the future of the automaker's sedan design and Intell…
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Filed under:Detroit Auto Show,Nissan,Concept Cars,Beauty Roll,Videos,Original Video,SedanNissan reveals the Vmotion 2.0 concept at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, showcasing the future of the automaker's sedan design and Intell…
- 9 Jan 17, 8:30am -
Star Wars Stormtrooper Dodge Charger Beauty-Roll
Filed under:Dodge,Beauty Roll,Videos,Original VideoNo voice over. No host in your face. Nothing but the cars you want to see, in glorious high-definition video. Today's subject is the Star Wars Stormtrooper-themed Dodge Cha…
- 18 Dec 15, 9:56am -
Filed under:Dodge,Beauty Roll,Videos,Original VideoNo voice over. No host in your face. Nothing but the cars you want to see, in glorious high-definition video. Today's subject is the Star Wars Stormtrooper-themed Dodge Cha…
- 18 Dec 15, 9:56am -
2016 Chevrolet Volt Beauty-Roll
Filed under:Chevrolet,Hatchback,Electric,Hybrid,Beauty Roll,Videos,Original VideoNo voice over. No host in your face. Nothing but the cars you want to see, in glorious high-definition video. Today's subject is the 2016 Chev…
- 12 Nov 15, 2:00pm -
Filed under:Chevrolet,Hatchback,Electric,Hybrid,Beauty Roll,Videos,Original VideoNo voice over. No host in your face. Nothing but the cars you want to see, in glorious high-definition video. Today's subject is the 2016 Chev…
- 12 Nov 15, 2:00pm -
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Beauty-Roll
Filed under:Chevrolet,Coupe,Performance,Beauty Roll,Videos,Original VideoNo voice over. No host in your face. Nothing but the cars you want to see, in glorious high-definition video. Today's subject is the 2016 Chevrolet Co…
- 9 Nov 15, 4:15pm -
Filed under:Chevrolet,Coupe,Performance,Beauty Roll,Videos,Original VideoNo voice over. No host in your face. Nothing but the cars you want to see, in glorious high-definition video. Today's subject is the 2016 Chevrolet Co…
- 9 Nov 15, 4:15pm -
2016 Tesla Model S P90D Beauty-Roll
Filed under:Green,Tesla,Electric,Luxury,Performance,Beauty Roll,Videos,Original Video,SedanNo voice over. No host in your face. Nothing but the cars you want to see, in glorious high-definition video. Today's subject is the…
- 6 Nov 15, 12:01pm -
Filed under:Green,Tesla,Electric,Luxury,Performance,Beauty Roll,Videos,Original Video,SedanNo voice over. No host in your face. Nothing but the cars you want to see, in glorious high-definition video. Today's subject is the…
- 6 Nov 15, 12:01pm -
2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T Beauty Roll
Filed under:Hyundai,Beauty Roll,Videos,Original Video,SedanNo voice over. No host in your face. Nothing but the cars you want to see, in glorious high-definition video. Today's subject is the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T.…
- 3 Nov 15, 8:30am -
Filed under:Hyundai,Beauty Roll,Videos,Original Video,SedanNo voice over. No host in your face. Nothing but the cars you want to see, in glorious high-definition video. Today's subject is the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T.…
- 3 Nov 15, 8:30am -
Fuel Cell
- Hydrogen battery: Storing hydrogen in coal may help power clean energy economyThe quest to develop hydrogen as a clean energy source that could curb our dependence on fossil fuels may lead to an unexpected place -- coal. Scientists have found that coal may represent a potential way to store hydrogen gas, much like batteries st…
- 4 days ago 26 May 23, 9:11am - - Calcium rechargeable battery with long cycle lifeWith the use of electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage systems on the rise, the need to explore alternatives to lithium-ion batteries has never been greater. Researchers have recently developed a prototype calcium metal rechargeable battery…
- 7 days ago 23 May 23, 9:38am - - New supply chain model to empower seabound hydrogen economyA team of researchers has created a new supply chain model which could empower the international hydrogen renewable energy industry.
- 8 days ago 22 May 23, 10:11am - - Demystifying vortex rings in nuclear fusion, supernovaeBetter understanding the formation of swirling, ring-shaped disturbances -- known as vortex rings -- could help nuclear fusion researchers compress fuel more efficiently, bringing it closer to becoming a viable energy source. A mathematical model lin…
- 10 days ago 19 May 23, 6:18pm - - An electric vehicle battery for all seasonsScientists have developed a fluorine-containing electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries whose charging performance remains high in frigid regions and seasons. They also determined why it is so effective.
- 12 days ago 18 May 23, 9:08am - - Driving on sunshine: Clean, usable liquid fuels made from solar powerResearchers have developed a solar-powered technology that converts carbon dioxide and water into liquid fuels that can be added directly to a car's engine as drop-in fuel.
- 12 days ago 18 May 23, 9:08am - - New priming method improves battery life, efficiencyEngineers have developed a readily scalable method to optimize a silicon anode priming method that increases lithium-ion battery performance by 22% to 44%.
- 15 days ago 15 May 23, 10:20am - - Unlocking the power of photosynthesis for clean energy productionResearchers are embarking on a groundbreaking project to mimic the natural process of photosynthesis using bacteria to deliver electrons to a nanocrystal semiconductor photocatalyst. By leveraging the unique properties of microorganisms and nanomater…
- 20 days ago 10 May 23, 9:05am -
Power Electronics
- Piezo-Sounder Driver Addresses Needs of this Versatile Transducer
The PAM8904E driver, designed for piezo-based sounders (buzzers), has a multilevel boost converter and can drive the capacitive loads associated with these audio transducers.
- 11 Dec 19, 1:32pm - - Sensor-to-Cloud Platform Aimed at Industrial Process Monitoring
SignalFire's Ranger uses the latest LTE CAT M1 technology to connect industrial sensors to the cloud for remote monitoring, control, and alarming.
- 11 Dec 19, 12:40pm - - Solar at Tipping Point of Mass Adoption in EVs, Says IDTechEx
Family cars built with solar bodywork, rather than the typical solar roof, are coming next year. And many owners will never need to plug in.
- 11 Dec 19, 8:48am - - The Flyback Power-Supply Architecture and Operation
The flyback topology is a versatile, widely used, switched-mode power-supply design with some interesting characteristics that brings performance and BOM advantages to many applications.
- 10 Dec 19, 1:36pm - - What’s the Difference Between Fixed-Ratio, Regulated, and Semi-Regulated IBCs?
Selecting the right type of intermediate bus converter goes a long way toward optimizing power-distribution performance in data centers and central offices.
- 10 Dec 19, 1:04pm - - The Garrity KE900 Flashlight Teardown
Looking inside, Paul Rako discovered that a mechanical problem interferes with the switch, and a light leakage issue provides a minor annoyance.
- 10 Dec 19, 9:00am - - High-Speed IR Emitters Target VR/AR Apps
These new infrared emitters deliver 30% greater radiant intensity than prior-generation devices, over a wide temperature range of -40 to +110°C.
- 9 Dec 19, 1:55pm - - Sager Announces Availability of i6A4W Non-Isolated DC-DCs
TDK's i6A4W series can operate in harsh ambient temperatures of -40 to 125°C even with low airflow requirements.
- 6 Dec 19, 1:30pm -