- The curious case of the dancing antennae
by Brian Dipert on 05/05/2026Misbehaving buffer pointers, whose effects threatened to create a fatal project setback, were identified via a clever software subdivision technique. The post The curious case of the dancing antennae appeared first on EDN.
- From edge AI to physical AI in smart factories: A shift in how machines perceive and act
by Neeta Shenoy on 05/05/2026The smart factory is no longer defined solely by automation, but by intelligence embedded throughout the system. The post From edge AI to physical AI in smart factories: A shift in how machines perceive and act appeared first on EDN.
- The Blue (now Logitech) Snowball iCE: This mic sounds nice
by Brian Dipert on 04/05/2026This audio-capture computer peripheral contains an integrated-transistor pickup capsule and a hunk of metal. The post The Blue (now Logitech) Snowball iCE: This mic sounds nice appeared first on EDN.
- From lichens to digits: The evolution of electronic litmus paper
by T. K. Hareendran on 04/05/2026The pH meters are electronic devices designed to measure the acidity or alkalinity by detecting the voltage produced by a specialized sensor. The post From lichens to digits: The evolution of electronic litmus paper appeared first on EDN.
- Tale of 3 sensors operating in smart factory environments
by Majeed Ahmad on 01/05/2026These sensor designs enable next-generation factory automation applications to ensure productivity and safety in industrial settings. The post Tale of 3 sensors operating in smart factory environments appeared first on EDN.
- Piezo resonator offers alternative DC/DC step-down topology
by C aliou cisse on 01/05/2026Power-supply inductors may be supplanted by piezoelectric energy-storage elements...maybe. And someday. The post Piezo resonator offers alternative DC/DC step-down topology appeared first on EDN.
- PCIe 7.0: Addressing legacy ordering limitations with UIO
by Vanessa Do on 30/04/2026Here is why PCIe 7.0 bandwidth alone isn’t enough and how UIO offers a solution by reducing ordering-related blocking issues. The post PCIe 7.0: Addressing legacy ordering limitations with UIO appeared first on EDN.
- Quantifying a power surge: Insufficient supplier-sourced knowledge
by Brian Dipert on 30/04/2026Portable power units have instantaneous-output and run-time limits, but this situation seems ridiculous. Or, then again, maybe not. But how to tell? The post Quantifying a power surge: Insufficient supplier-sourced knowledge appeared first on EDN.
- Transceivers boost in-vehicle audio bandwidth
by Susan Nordyk on 29/04/2026ADI’s ADAA245x series of A2B 2.0 Automotive Audio Bus transceivers delivers 4x higher bus bandwidth than A2B 1.0 devices. The post Transceivers boost in-vehicle audio bandwidth appeared first on EDN.
- Rohm shrinks NFC charging for wearables
by Susan Nordyk on 29/04/2026Rohm’s ML7670/ML7671 wireless chipset provides NFC charging for compact wearables such as smart rings and fitness trackers. The post Rohm shrinks NFC charging for wearables appeared first on EDN.
- ST Introduces Integrated 100W GaN Flyback Converters
by Christa Paul on 05/05/2026The new GaN converters integrate key power functions, enabling compact, efficient designs for appliances and consumer electronics. The post ST Introduces Integrated 100W GaN Flyback Converters appeared first on Power Electronics News.
- Power Electronics Course with QSPICE (Episode 09): The BJT in Power Applications—Efficiency and Conduction Losses
by Giovanni Di Maria on 05/05/2026QSPICE simulations compare BJT transistors, revealing conduction losses, switching behavior, and efficiency trade-offs in power applications. The post Power Electronics Course with QSPICE (Episode 09): The BJT in Power Applications—Efficiency and Conduction Losses appeared first on Power […]
- SSTs and DABs: Key Blocks for Future Power Distribution
by Aalyia Shaukat on 04/05/2026SSTs use DAB converters and SiC switches to enable efficient, compact, bidirectional power distribution across AC and DC grids. The post SSTs and DABs: Key Blocks for Future Power Distribution appeared first on Power Electronics News.
- Magnachip Launches 8th-Gen 12V BatteryFETs
by Christa Paul on 04/05/2026The new BatteryFETs cut heat and boost current density, supporting fast charging and compact smartphone battery designs. The post Magnachip Launches 8th-Gen 12V BatteryFETs appeared first on Power Electronics News.
- SiC and GaN Adoption to Accelerate Through 2036
by Christa Paul on 01/05/2026SiC and GaN adoption accelerates as EVs, AI data centers, and renewables drive demand for efficient power systems. The post SiC and GaN Adoption to Accelerate Through 2036 appeared first on Power Electronics News.
- Murata Unveils Ultra-Low Power AMR Sensors
by Christa Paul on 01/05/2026The new AMR sensors enable multi-year operation in compact devices with low-voltage support and improved switching reliability. The post Murata Unveils Ultra-Low Power AMR Sensors appeared first on Power Electronics News.
- Set a course for the future with the PCIM Expo
by Christa Paul on 01/05/2026PCIM Expo & Conference is the leading event for power electronics, uniting industry and academia to advance solutions and expert knowledge. The post Set a course for the future with the PCIM Expo appeared first on Power Electronics News.
- Gallium Oxide Trench SBD, Half-Bridge Converters, Metal-Contact MEMS: Power Electronics Week Insights
by Christa Paul on 01/05/2026Here’s a RoundUp of this week’s must-read articles – we’ll delve into the latest developments on Gallium Oxide Trench SBD, Half-Bridge Converters, and Metal-Contact MEMS! The post Gallium Oxide Trench SBD, Half-Bridge Converters, Metal-Contact MEMS: Power Electronics Week Insights appeared […]
- Wide Bandgap Monthly Insights – April 2026
by Christa Paul on 30/04/2026Here’s a RoundUp of this month’s must-read news about SiC, GaN, and Wide Bandgap Materials! The post Wide Bandgap Monthly Insights – April 2026 appeared first on Power Electronics News.
- Enphase Unveils Solid-State Transformer for AI Data Centers
by Christa Paul on 30/04/2026The new distributed SST platform targets high-density AI workloads with efficient, battery-free power conversion architecture. The post Enphase Unveils Solid-State Transformer for AI Data Centers appeared first on Power Electronics News.