Why the Cost of Energy Is Key to Sustainability
Alex Lidow analyzes the cost of energy and its key points: energy generation, distribution, storage, conversion and usage costs.
GaN Epi Wafer Manufacturing for High-Voltage GaN Devices
Gallium nitride has become the de facto material in third-generation semiconductors. However, making GaN wafers in the quality you need and the thermal resistance you desire are challenges that fabs are still trying to overcome.
Are Superconducting Power Lines Still a Viable Option?
Starting about 20 years ago, there was a lot of interest, excitement, hype, and promise that power–transmission lines using superconductors rather than conventional copper or aluminum conductors would be coming soon, resulting in dramatic reduction of losses in these lines.
How to Decarbonize the Heating of Buildings at Lowest Cost
This article explores how a nation might decarbonize heating of building spaces at the lowest cost, in the most likely and supported way
Developing 5G Modems in Non-Handset Applications
When we talk about 5G wireless, we tend to think about smartphones and the high–speed broadband that 5G can provide. But smartphones are just one of the many use cases for 5G.
CAN FD: Anything But Automotive Only
Due to higher bandwidth requirements in the automotive field, the CAN (controller area networking) specification was extended for flexible data–rates with a new iteration known as CAN FD.
Saving Stand-by Power in the Smart Home
With IoT, connectivity becomes increasingly important as it allows mantaining proper communication and, as a result, standby consumption is turning into a real challenge.
Wide Bandgap Technologies for a New Efficient Industry
Physical limitations prevent current silicon technology from achieving the higher power density, miniaturization, and energy conversion efficiency that the market needs from power products to meet growing environmental concerns.
AI and the IoT merge to form the AIoT
Technology trends in artificial intelligence (AI) and the IoT have started to merge, a trend that industry has named the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT).
How to Model Ground Current of Filter Inductors for MV SiC-MOSFET Converters
What Drives Autonomous Vehicles?
The autonomous vehicle (AV) industry continues to evolve across many aspects: technologies, use cases, safety standards, safety legislation, and many others.
How to Test an AC Capacitor with a Multimeter
In our practical life and work, the vast majority of electrical equipment or household appliances, are using alternating current (AC), the power supply department grid to provide alternating current.
What is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter?
A ground fault circuit interrupter(GFCI) is an electrical device installed to protect against severe electric shocks. It can also reduce electrocutions, minimize electrical burns and shock injuries, and detect ground faults, and interrupts the flow of electric current.
What is SMA RF Connector
The SMA connector is an effective sub-miniature RF and microwave connector that has a screw fixing to provide reliable connectivity.
Graphics Card Explained: Classification, Working and Structure
A Graphics card (Video card, Display card, Video adapter) is one of the basic components of personal computers. It converts the display information required by the computer system to drive the display, which is an important component that connects the monitor and the PC motherboard, and is one of the important equipment of "human-machine". Its built-in parallel computing capability is also used for deep learning and other operations.
DC Voltage: What is It & DC VS AC Symbols
Dc voltage refers to the voltage in which the direction of current remains constant in time.
RG6 VS RG59: Exploring the Distinctions
Coaxial cable refers to a cable with two concentric conductors, and the conductor and the shield share the same axis.
Comprehensive Explanation of Capacitors
Along with the electronic information technology change rapidly, digital electronic product updates faster and faster, with the flat-panel TV (LCD and PDP) products, notebook computer, digital cameras and other consumer electronic products production and sales continued to grow, driven by growth in the capacitor industry.
What is Universal Serial Bus (USB)?
Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus standard and a technical specification for input and output interfaces. It is widely used in information communication devices.
How to Test Ignition Coil with Multimeter
An ignition coil is a critical component in the operation of an engine, providing power for the ignition process to ignite the compressed fuel mixture.