Solar and wind are now cheap new generation, but scaling up 25X is a big challenge. In many countries, solar and wind are now the cheapest new generation to install, though they provide just 4% of ...

A portable energy source called a power bank could provide an important means of powering smart phones and other portable electronics, given the limitations of current-generation mobile product ...

The steam condenser of a power plant boiler is a critical heat exchanger in the process. Poor performance due to restricted heat transfer can have a dramatic influence on unit efficiency. And, ...

Part 1 of this series focuses on high-performance electronic loads for testing power supplies that have low output voltage and high current. It describes the necessity for special electronic loads, ...

Will expanding nuclear power play a significant role in decarbonizing electricity? Nuclear proponents say we can’t meet climate goals without expanding the fleet and pursuing new nuclear technologies, ...

Considering the importance of conservation, the portability of embedded systems is a key design consideration. Portable systems are generally battery-powered with battery life dependent upon the ...

A power supply unit is one of the most crucial components in an electronics system, as its operation can affect the entire system’s functionality. In the context of industrial functional safety, as in ...

IPs – whether in the form of soft or hard macros – are the epicenter of today’s SoC designs. Integration of IP with low power designs and conducting power aware (PA) verification are always complex ...

In my consulting business, I have the opportunity to peer review construction documents prepared by other electrical engineering firms. In doing so, I find it astounding how many times I comment on ...