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The two companies teamed up to release the WT7162RHUG24A, an integrated circuit designed for use in 45-100 watt USB-C PD power adapters for charging smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other smart devices. The SiP offers peak power…

Texas Instruments recently unveiled purpose-built semiconductors with ultrasonic lens cleaning (ULC) technology so that camera systems can quickly detect and remove dirt, ice, and water using microscopic vibrations—the first ultrasonic lens…

Flexible electronics consisting of electrodes with plastic or metal foil as substrates power wearables. But there’s a downside. Plastics have poor adhesion and low durability, while metal foils make devices bulky and less flexible. Paper is…

Columbia computer scientists and the Toyota Research Institute are making advanced home robots a reality. Robots are improving the quality of human life, augmenting our abilities, freeing up time, and enhancing our safety and well-being.…

Microchip Technology Inc. has released the PDS-204GCO, an advanced Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch designed for outdoor use in smart buildings and cities. The PDS-204GCO is the next-generation solution of the PDS-104GO and offers increased…

A Southwest Research Institute team created a mechanical testing device that analyzes fluids and lubricants formulated for electric vehicles. The team modified a commercial tribology testing device, enabling it to evaluate the impact of…

EPC  unveiled its EPC9177 eGaN IC-based reference design for high power density, low profile DC-DC converters. The reference design addresses new stringent USB PD 3.1 demands for multiport chargers and on-motherboard DC-DC conversion.…

Infineon is leading and coordinating a wide-scale research project called Mannheim-CeCaS (CentralCarServer) to develop an automotive supercomputing platform. A total of 30 research partners are involved, and there is support from the German…

The efficiency of the EV’s powertrain—the electric motor, transmission, and battery—directly affects the vehicle's overall efficiency. When efficiency is improved, less energy stored in the battery is lost upon acceleration, improving…

A new IDTechEx report, "Power Electronics for Electric Vehicles 2023-2033," provides a deep-dive into EV power electronics based on rapidly evolving semiconductor and package materials, including SiC and GaN semiconductors, and how they…