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GaN MOSFETs used in fast EV charging

GaN MOSFETs on SiC are pushing power and frequency limits higher for EV charging, RF systems and more.

Smartphone shipments set to grow 7.4% this year

5G shipments will be the main driver for growth.

Mobileye expands ADAS deal with Zeekr

Vehicles will be launched in 2021 and then other cars will debut in 2023.

Ideanomics to acquire EV vendor Via Motors

The $630 million valued transaction will further develop electric and automated vans and trucks.

Fundamentals of BMS selection

The concept of BMS originally stemmed after the emergence of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, which are highly vulnerable to overvoltages and cold temperatures and thus require a BMS as a separate device to ensure safe operation.

Innovations in EV battery management

Battery management systems are drastically changing the way batteries perform within electric vehicles (EVs).

Video: Only 16% of homeowners protect their Wi-Fi router

And router attacks are gaining in frequency.

Video: Google’s Wing passes 100,000 drone deliveries

These include 10,000 coffee and 1,200 chicken deliveries.

Chesterton Connect equipment monitoring sensor for use in hazardous environments

The sensor is certified for use on equipment and structures in most hazardous environments dealing with high pressures, high temperatures and flammable liquids.

Teardown: Samsung Galaxy A32 5G smartphone

A deep dive into one of the latest fifth generation mobile handsets.

Video: Lidar integrated into robotic lawnmower

Velodyne’s Puck sensor helps Renubot to navigate and avoid obstacles on grounds.

Multi-axis controller brings complete motion control to automation applications

The controller supports up to 64 interpolated axes, delivering high-performance motion control capabilities to robots, drives and motors.

Goodyear collaborates with Plus on self-driving trucking tech

Intelligent tires will be integrated into an autonomous system.

Coffee deliveries now available via drones

Nespresso is working with drone operators on a new pilot program in Israel.

Counterfeit part rise will linger through 2023

How best to avoid buying these parts and reduce risk.

Counterfeit electronics: Identification and prevention

Overt and covert authentication platforms are available to pinpoint counterfeit components.

Webinar: The journey to full-scale semiconductor packaging, part 3: Continual improvement with high volume production

Common challenges of mitigating risk when implementing changes in a mature process and opportunities to efficiently make product revisions while maintaining production volume will be addressed.