Highlights

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Nonlinearities

So…Use of Analog Computers is “A Question of Time” (Part 1)

Our new tech editor for Analog looks at the evolution of “analog” and how it inadvertently spun off a pop music genre.
ROHM Semiconductor
Power

ROHM Stakes Claim to the Lowest-Power Op Amp

The LMR1901YG-M offers ultra-low power consumption for battery-powered sensor amplifiers and portables.
When Overvoltages Last a Long Time, Use Switching Surge Stoppers
Ideas for Design

Dostal's Designs: Use Switching Surge Stoppers for Prolonged Overvoltages

Rather than use linear surge stoppers for overvoltage protection, opt for switching surge varieties, as the load will continue running even when surges last for a long time.
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Industrial

Carbon-Based Components: A Solution for Sustainability?

A leading issue across the industry these days concerns recyclability and sustainability. This article focuses on the use of carbon, especially in the forms of graphene and carbon...
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Sensors

Building Automation: Extreme Comfort with Hidden Threats

In the fast-paced world of smart homes and buildings, indoor air quality often takes a backseat. The MOX technology offers a seamless solution to make your space smarter and harmless...
Products of the Week

These 5 New Capacitors Drive IoT and Smart-Home Innovations

TDK, Passive Plus, Kyocera, and Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier recently unveiled new capacitors and supercapacitors designed for a wide range of use cases.
Drexel Univ/Univ of British Columbia
Communications

3D Printing, Unique Conductive Coating Yield Far Lighter RF Waveguide

A new scheme to fabricate waveguides from polymers and make them conductive promises high performance, light weight, and unique shapes.
Sensors

Gesture-Based Video Game Showcases Advanced MCU Performance

PSOC Edge opens the door to a new generation of responsive machine-learning-based, user-centric edge devices.
Empower Semiconductor
Power

Voltage-Regulator ICs Close the Power Gap with Next-Gen Chips

Empower Semiconductor is trying to tackle the difficulties of power delivery with what the startup calls the integrated voltage regulator.
Vijay Deshpande
Power

Solar Constant Lighting System Uses PV-Pushback-Effect

The PV-Pushback-Effect with solar panels can control backup power and provide constant light output.