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On March 29, 2023 in All, Connectors, Energy Harvesting, General by TE Connectivity

The article examines the importance of less visible components for the successful operation of energy storage systems. These lesser-known components, such as contactors and EMI filters, play a crucial role in ensuring a safe, reliable energy storage system that meets regulatory standards.

Improving Battery Performance with Coated Electrodes

On March 28, 2023 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Power by Liam Critchley

Designers have many ways to improve the performance and safety of an electrode—from those used in batteries to those in processing environments. While tuning and changing the composition of the electrode is one way to achieve these improvements, the other way is through coating the electrode.

Tagged With: battery energy storage system, bess

Using Superconducting Circuits in Quantum Computers

On March 23, 2023 in All, Computing, General by Liam Critchley

Quantum computing, and quantum technologies in general, are theorized to be the next paradigm shift in high-performance technology. Much research is going into the physical infrastructure of quantum technologies, and superconducting circuits are one such option as the fundamental building blocks

The Potential for Nanomaterial Inks in Electronic Devices

On March 23, 2023 in All, Computing, General by Liam Critchley

Electronic devices are advancing in many ways, and are moving towards very small devices and components, as well as new types of flexible technologies. The potential for nanomaterial inks to be used as a flexible and conductive circuit is huge for flexible, wearable and printable electronic devices.

New Tech Tuesdays: Solar Generators: Harness the Power of the Sun

On March 21, 2023 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, New Tech Tuesdays, Power by Rudy Ramos

Going green has never been easier thanks to the growing availability of affordable, efficient solar generators. These renewable power sources can power most consumer electronics and even entire homes, making them the perfect choice for anyone looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

Tagged With: backup power, bms, green energy, portable power, renewable energy, solar, solar generators

An Engineer's Primer: Designing AI Systems

On March 10, 2023 in All, Computing, General, IoT by Jon Gabay

AI poses design challenges to engineers classically trained in analog and digital logic design. Fortunately, there are devices, libraries, education, and dev kits to help accelerate the learning curve. Learn more about the types of AI learning, where new AI design differs from classic techniques, and how to accelerate your designs.

Tagged With: ai, algorithms, chips, data, embedded, logic, programming

Matter Use Case: The Human Interface

On March 10, 2023 in All, Computing, General, IoT by Tom Klein

The rise of the virtual assistant has redefined how humans interact with their devices. When coupled with the device interoperability offered by Matter, virtual assistants enable a future where consumers have more control over and insight into their smart homes.

Tagged With: internet of things, matter, virtual assistant

New Tech Tuesdays: Automotive Lighting: Differentiating Brands

On March 7, 2023 in All, Automotive, General, Lighting, New Tech Tuesdays by Rudy Ramos

From LEDs to OLEDs to laser lights, automotive lighting solutions are transforming the safety and functionality of vehicles, allowing drivers to better see the road and traffic signs in front of them and improving the vehicle’s cabin ambiance.

Tagged With: automotive, automotive lighting, automotive safety, laser light, led, oled

BattleBots 2023; Small, Thoughtful Upgrades Can Make a HUGE Difference

On March 3, 2023 in All, General, Robotics by SJ Barak

What’s the key to a killer BattleBot? Constant reiteration! Here’s how Team HUGE has consistently reinvented the (big) wheel to make steady gains. From bulletproof plastic to toughening up skateboard motors, we look at the small changes that lead to big BattleBot success.

Tagged With: battlebots, battlebots world championship vii, project huge

New Tech Tuesdays: RTC and Power Management Benefits Using the Maxim MAX31331

On February 28, 2023 in All, General, New Tech Tuesdays, Power by Rudy Ramos

This week's New Tech Tuesday highlights the advantages of using the Maxim Integrated MAX31331 Ultra-Low-Power Real-Time Clock for precise timekeeping and extending battery life.

Tagged With: battery, max31331, maxim integrated, real time clock, rtc, timing

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