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The Isolated Half-Bridge: An IGBT Gate Driver Module with Current Sense

The Isolated Half-Bridge: An IGBT Gate Driver Module with Current Sense

This project brief describes how to assemble an isolated half-bridge IGBT gate driver module built around the NCD57085DR2G. It features onboard current sensing and overcurrent protection.


Geehy Semiconductor Unwraps Family of Automotive Arm Cortex M0+ MCUs

Geehy Semiconductor Unwraps Family of Automotive Arm Cortex M0+ MCUs

Three new Arm Cortex M0+ MCUs added to the G32A family target “central computing and regional control” automotive accessory applications.


News Jun 16, 2026 by Duane Benson
TI Intros 26-Cell Battery Monitor IC With Integrated Smart EIS Engine

TI Intros 26-Cell Battery Monitor IC With Integrated Smart EIS Engine

Unveiled this week at PCIM, TI’s new automotive-grade battery monitor IC increases channel density by 44% and embeds real-time EIS to detect internal cell faults and mitigate thermal runaway.


News Jun 12, 2026 by Jeff Child
Onsemi Unveils Interactive Web Tool to Simplify Power Design

Onsemi Unveils Interactive Web Tool to Simplify Power Design

The new Elite Pairing Studio is an interactive cloud-based simulation tool designed to give power electronics engineers deep visibility into device-level switching behavior and component trade-offs.


News Jun 12, 2026 by Jeff Child
Qualcomm Unwraps Products Bringing AI to Entry–Level Laptops and Robotics

Qualcomm Unwraps Products Bringing AI to Entry–Level Laptops and Robotics

At Computex 2026, the company is expanding its Edge AI ecosystem by introducing the Snapdragon C Platform for entry-level laptops, and the Dragonwing IQ10 Reference Design for robotics.


News Jun 01, 2026 by Jeff Child
Precision Motion Control with Analog Devices TMC5241 Smart Stepper Motor Drivers and Controllers | Tech Guide

Precision Motion Control with Analog Devices TMC5241 Smart Stepper Motor Drivers and Controllers | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide, explore how the TMC5241 smart stepper driver enables ultra-smooth, precise, and quiet motion control. Watch now to get started!


STMicroelectronics STSPIN9P1 75V Advanced Motor Drivers | New Product Brief

STMicroelectronics STSPIN9P1 75V Advanced Motor Drivers | New Product Brief

STMicroelectronics STSPIN9P1 75V Advanced Motor Drivers provide a flexible, highly integrated solution for efficient control of brushed DC, stepper, and brushless DC motors. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Class AB vs. Class D: Understanding the Trade-Offs for Piezo Driver Design

Class AB vs. Class D: Understanding the Trade-Offs for Piezo Driver Design

In this article, we explore when to choose a Class AB or Class D output stage for your piezo amplifier design. We'll also examine the Class D stage's power supply requirements.


Toshiba Collapses MCU, Motor Driver, and Sensorless Control Into One IC

Toshiba Collapses MCU, Motor Driver, and Sensorless Control Into One IC

The new motor control device simplifies high-efficiency brushless DC systems by combining a 32-bit processor with a specialized hardware vector engine.


News May 04, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Design and Performance of the Class D Output Stage for Piezo Drivers

Design and Performance of the Class D Output Stage for Piezo Drivers

In this article, we explore the operation of a Class D stage with a capacitive load and how it can be used in piezo amplifier design.


TE Connectivity Holsworthy Type 3657 Wirewound SMD Power Inductors | New Product Brief

TE Connectivity Holsworthy Type 3657 Wirewound SMD Power Inductors | New Product Brief

TE Connectivity’s Holsworthy Type 3657 Wirewound SMD Power Inductors are compact, high-efficiency components designed for modern power conversion applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


More Control, Less Chaos With Microchip’s New All-in-One DSCs

More Control, Less Chaos With Microchip’s New All-in-One DSCs

Microchip’s new digital signal controllers integrate high-resolution control, high-speed analog, and post-quantum cryptography.


News Apr 24, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Evaluating the Class AB Output Stage for Piezo Driver Design

Evaluating the Class AB Output Stage for Piezo Driver Design

We examine the basic requirements of piezoelectric amplifiers and how Class AB operation can meet them.


EW ‘26 Exclusive—Nuvoton Talks MCUs: Low-Power, Edge AI, Automotive, and More

EW ‘26 Exclusive—Nuvoton Talks MCUs: Low-Power, Edge AI, Automotive, and More

We spoke to Nuvoton’s Walter Tseng in this exclusive Embedded World 2026 interview. Our focus was all things microcontrollers, ranging from low power to Edge AI to automotive MCUs.


News Apr 13, 2026 by Jeff Child
Dukosi Releases 2 Solutions for Battery Pack Management

Dukosi Releases 2 Solutions for Battery Pack Management

Dukosi is combining cell-level data tracking with a wireless communication architecture to address traceability requirements and reduce wiring complexity in battery systems.


News Apr 06, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Power Integrations Extends Flyback Topology to 440W With GaN

Power Integrations Extends Flyback Topology to 440W With GaN

At APEC 2026, Power Integrations introduced its TopSwitchGaN 440 W, which unites PowiGaN switches with traditional TOPSwitch architecture, simplifying high-power designs.


News Apr 03, 2026 by Luke James
Constructing a Solar-Powered Snake Robot

Constructing a Solar-Powered Snake Robot

Learn how to create a batteryless crawling robot using basic electronic components and a 3D-printed chassis.


Understanding the Exclusive-OR Phase Detector

Understanding the Exclusive-OR Phase Detector

This article explores the operation of the simplest digital phase detector: the exclusive-OR (XOR) gate.


Toshiba Keys Into Motors With Gate Driver and Sine-Wave Drive Controller

Toshiba Keys Into Motors With Gate Driver and Sine-Wave Drive Controller

With increasing electrification across vehicle subsystems, Toshiba is rolling out brushed and brushless DC motor control components.


News Feb 26, 2026 by Charles Lee
Vishay Adds 1200 V SiC MOSFET Power Modules in SOT-227 Packages

Vishay Adds 1200 V SiC MOSFET Power Modules in SOT-227 Packages

The five 1200 V SiC MOSFET power modules support up to 200 A for automotive, energy, and industrial systems.


News Feb 20, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell