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Nano-Thin Piezoelectrics Research Shows Promise for Ultra-Efficient Self-Powered Electronics

Research from RMIT University shows a new type of ultra-efficient, nano-thin material that could advance the development of self-powered…

Researchers Develop a New Hybrid Supercapacitor Technology with High Energy Density and Power

Queensland University of Technology researchers are working to develop a new hybrid supercapacitor with high energy density and power by combining…

Nexperia Leads with 80V RETs for 48V Automotive and Other Higher Voltage Bus Circuits

The new series (NHDTx and NHUMx) includes 42 parts with PNP / NPN combinations.

What are Overcurrent Protection Devices?

Learn about the basics of overcurrent, how it occurs, and ways to protect against and prevent it in power circuits.

Cornell Dubilier’s Hybrid LIC Supercapacitors Deliver up to 220 Farads at 3.8 Volts

This article highlights Cornell Dubilier VMF/VPF Hybrid LIC Supercapacitors that offer greater energy density, low self-discharge rate, and…

Monolithic Power Systems Unveils a Series of 48V to 6V LLC Modules

Based on Efficient Power Conversion’s EGaN FETs, the non-isolated DC/DC power modules provide up to 300 watts of output power.

Mechatronic Systemtechnik Unveils Proprietary Calotte Loader mWL.cs

This article highlights Mechatronic Systemtechnik mWL.cs provides integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) an opportunity to increase yield and…

Indium Corporation Introduces New Fast-Wetting, Low-Spatter Flux-Cored Wire for Robotic and Laser Soldering

This article highlights Indium Corporation CW-232 which is a uniquely formulated flux-cored wire that combines superior wetting speed and spread…

Cornell Dubilier Acquires Capacitor Division from NWL

CD Snow Hill, a subsidiary of South Carolina-based Cornell Dubilier Electronics, is acquiring a capacitor plant from NWL to expand its product…

Nexperia Announces 80V RET

This article highlights Nexperia first 80 V RET (Resistor-Equipped Transistor) family.

Power Products of the Year

Pandemic or no Pandemic, 2020 was a big year for electrical engineering. Let’s look back at the products that defined this year, and the…

Researchers Develop Self-Powered, Stretchable Micro-Supercapacitors For Health and Diagnostic Wearable Devices

An international team of researchers manipulates the architecture of micro-supercapacitors to create a system that has the potential to power…

Murata’s Chip Ferrite Beads Suitable for Automotive Applications up to 175°C

As electrification advances, the demand for compact, lightweight and robust electronic control substrates continues to grow.

Considerations for Automotive-Grade Resistors

GaN Power Amplifier Offers Saturated Power for C-Band Applications

The PA is internally matched and requires no additional external RF components, enabling designers and system integrators to maximize design by…

NIC Components Launches NCST-C Series of SMT Chip Resistors

This article highlights NIC Components NCST-C series of current sensing SMT chip resistors utilizing low-cost thick film construction.

Bourns Expands its Multifuse Line of High-Temperature Rated PPTC Overcurrent Protectors

The new Bourns® Multifuse MF-FSHT model family is designed to provide effective overcurrent protection in applications with higher ambient…

Understanding Power LED Lifetime Ratings

This article discusses how LEDs have a limited lifetime since the luminous flux decreases over time, and the methods to estimate the LEDs lifetime.