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Semiconductors drive everything from consumer electronics to cars and spaceflight. But chips — critical as they are — can and do fail, causing downtime, performance problems, or even system-level safety. Knowing what causes chip failure and…

ROHM Semiconductor has announced the integration of its Power Management ICs (PMICs) into power reference designs for Telechips’ next-generation cockpit system-on-chips (SoCs). These reference designs, supporting the Dolphin3 (REF67003) and…

As the demand for renewable energy solutions grows, the need for efficient and cost-effective photovoltaic (PV) systems is more critical than ever. Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC), a global leader in enhancement-mode gallium…

Jon Gabay kicks off this 3-part series designing a brain interface without invasive methods. Instead of cutting open skulls to insert chips, he'll use electrodes placed at different locations to measure and output specific brain wave bands…

A team of engineers led by the University of Michigan has developed a groundbreaking memory device capable of withstanding temperatures over 1100°F (600°C). This innovation could revolutionize electronics in extreme environments such as…

Electric vehicle (EV) batteries may have a significantly longer lifespan than previously thought, according to groundbreaking research from the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center. The findings challenge traditional assumptions about battery…

TDK Corporation has introduced a new option for push-in wire terminations in its TDK-Lambda HWS-A series of AC-DC power supplies, catering to industrial applications requiring high reliability. The enhanced models, designated HWS-A/E,…

ROHM Semiconductor has announced the integration of its advanced EcoSiC™ technology in COSEL’s latest HFA and HCA series 3.5kW AC-DC power supply units for 3-phase industrial applications. These power supplies utilize ROHM’s silicon carbide…

As industrial automation continues to evolve, the need for smarter, faster, and more precise control systems has never been greater. Enter the RZ/T2H microprocessor (MPU) from Renesas Electronics—a new high-performance solution tailored to…

Electric vehicles (EVs) are at the forefront of the global shift toward sustainable transportation. However, one of the challenges to widespread EV adoption remains: charging infrastructure. Enter wireless EV charging, an innovative…

Smartkem, a leader in organic thin-film transistor (OTFT) technology, has announced a partnership with AUO, Taiwan's largest display manufacturer, to develop the first rollable, transparent microLED displays. This collaboration combines…

Ampere, Renault Group’s electric vehicle (EV) division, and STMicroelectronics, a global leader in semiconductor technologies, have announced an advanced collaboration aimed at boosting efficiency and performance in Ampere’s…

Virtual Reality Meets the Animal Kingdom Virtual reality (VR) isn’t just for humans anymore. Scientists at Flinders University have created a VR platform to study how small creatures like hoverflies and crabs perceive and interact with…

Researchers at North Carolina State University have unveiled a revolutionary technique for self-assembling electronic devices. This innovation, called Directed Metal-Ligand (D-Met) reactions, enables the creation of nanoscale and microscale…

Cornell researchers have developed the smallest walking robot yet, capable of independent movement and designed to interact with visible light at the microscale. These robots, measuring just 2 to 5 microns, combine microrobotics and optical…