It has been a very busy year for Electronics360 with numerous trends emerging in the space of semiconductors, automotive, electronic components, sensors, connected electronics and many more.
There was a ton of content produced during the year and it would be impossible to sift through everything. Instead, we narrowed down what our audiences were interested in the most. So, here’s our Top 10 list of 2022 as chosen by reader popularity.
1. Supercapacitor vs. lithium cell: More power, less energy?
A breakdown of the different types of batteries that are used for applications from electric vehicles to portable, internet-connected devices.
2. How much does an EV battery replacement cost?
A detailed looked at when consumers must replace batteries inside electric vehicles (EVs) and how long it will take before the batteries fail.
3. Video: Watch a 4-seater air taxi take its first flight
One of the biggest trends of 2022 was the testing and first flights of multiple electric takeoff and landing aircraft. This particular video was from Volocopter, which tested multiple air taxis over the course of the year.
4. Invisible cars are almost here
Specifically, a Mercedes-Benz B-Class hatchback that used $264,000 worth of LED mats to cover the entire car and create a sort of cloaking device.
5. Tesla’s cheap EV batteries are nearly ready
Batteries are the most important and one of the priciest parts of EVs and Tesla has plans to make them cheaper. Here's how it will impact the market.
6. TechInsights Teardown: Ouster OS1-64 lidar sensor
One of many teardowns provided in 2022, this one focused on lidar from Ouster. It is being used in several current and upcoming vehicles including some with automated driving capabilities.
7. TechInsights Teardown: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
The iPhone 13 Pro Max was the latest version of the phone in 2021 and TechInsights did a great breakdown of the largest version.
8. CES 2022: Unlocking the metaverse with contact lenses
At this year’s CES, the largest tradeshow in the world, one of the biggest trends was the metaverse with these contact lenses as one of the highlights.
9. What is the difference between 5G SA and NSA?
5G continued to be the rage in 2022 with several more cities getting coverage. The next phase begins with standalone (SA) technology becoming the main iteration in the years to come.
10. Samsung, TSMC Lobby for inclusion in CHIPS for America Act
One of the biggest trends of 2022 was the signing of the CHIPS and Science Act which will help semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. Samsung and TSMC want a piece, too.
