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Until now, determining the thermal diffusivity of extremely thin and thermally highly conductive ceramic substrates has…

Until now, determining the thermal diffusivity of extremely thin and thermally highly conductive ceramic substrates has been error-ridden, but this…

Like the products they work with, power supplies have evolved to interface with PCs, simulate power sources such as…

Like the products they work with, power supplies have evolved to interface with PCs, simulate power sources such as batteries and solar cells, and…

By adding models for its silicon carbide and IGBT devices, ROHM has expanded its library of LTspice models to more than…

By adding models for its silicon carbide and IGBT devices, ROHM has expanded its library of LTspice models to more than 3,500, expanding circuit…

The modeling tool from Xendee streamlines the proposal process for distributed energy resources projects by merging…

The modeling tool from Xendee streamlines the proposal process for distributed energy resources projects by merging financial feasibility, quoting,…

The article discusses wireless power transfer system operation and challenges in meeting EMI, especially conducted…

The article discusses wireless power transfer system operation and challenges in meeting EMI, especially conducted emission requirements. A…

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s open-source, Python-based tool helps engineers plan research and development…

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s open-source, Python-based tool helps engineers plan research and development projects. The free tool…

Ultra-low-profile inductors and capacitors from Murata and TDK are pushing the limits for component density and impacting…

Ultra-low-profile inductors and capacitors from Murata and TDK are pushing the limits for component density and impacting automotive safety and…

Microgravity laboratories in the International Space Station are being used to understand the basic science of heat…

Microgravity laboratories in the International Space Station are being used to understand the basic science of heat transfer and how it can improve…

In applications like switched-mode power supplies, semiconductor devices often run in pulsed mode, not continuous waves.…

In applications like switched-mode power supplies, semiconductor devices often run in pulsed mode, not continuous waves. These devices might never…

Drivetrains for wind turbines use outdated technology that can’t meet demand. NREL and GE examined proposed designs for…

Drivetrains for wind turbines use outdated technology that can’t meet demand. NREL and GE examined proposed designs for drivetrains that could…

New toroidal power factor correction chokes from Würth use flat wire windings that result in fewer winding losses when…

New toroidal power factor correction chokes from Würth use flat wire windings that result in fewer winding losses when compared with traditional…

The electric-powered angular pickup truck appears to be from the future, with its scratch- and dent-resistant metal body…

The electric-powered angular pickup truck appears to be from the future, with its scratch- and dent-resistant metal body giving it a sleek yet…

Researchers in the U.K. drew inspiration from nature to design a solar photovoltaic leaf with superior efficiency.

Researchers in the U.K. drew inspiration from nature to design a solar photovoltaic leaf with superior efficiency.

A Canadian diamond mine and manufacturing expansions in New Mexico and Louisiana are among the projects on the docket. 

A Canadian diamond mine and manufacturing expansions in New Mexico and Louisiana are among the projects on the docket. 

Axcelis has announced shipment of a  Purion H200 SiC ion implant system to Wolfspeed to support expanded production of…

Axcelis has announced shipment of a  Purion H200 SiC ion implant system to Wolfspeed to support expanded production of power semiconductor…

A study out of Oak Ridge National Laboratory assesses the benefits of dry processing in lithium-ion battery manufacturing. 

A study out of Oak Ridge National Laboratory assesses the benefits of dry processing in lithium-ion battery manufacturing. 

A perfectly stable switch-mode power supply may still oscillate due to its negative resistance at the input. This article…

A perfectly stable switch-mode power supply may still oscillate due to its negative resistance at the input. This article examines the issue using…

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $100 million grant program to incentivize states, local governments, and…

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $100 million grant program to incentivize states, local governments, and utilities to purchase…

The trend toward digitalization and the adoption of new technologies utilizing artificial intelligence has led to a…

The trend toward digitalization and the adoption of new technologies utilizing artificial intelligence has led to a significant increase in global…