Alternating current (AC) is an electric current that periodically reverses its direction, in contrast to direct current (DC) which only flows in a single direction which cannot change sporadically.

As more and more wirelessly connected devices hit the market, thanks in part to the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), electromagnetic compatibility is of growing importance.

Semiconductors can be differentiated as intrinsic and extrinsic as per the matter of purity concerned. P-type and N-type semiconductors both come under extrinsic semiconductors. So, what's the difference?

Virtually every single electronic device in circulation today uses a system-on-chip (SoC). These are made up of both hardware and software components that add functionality to electronic devices and are one of the most critical components used in modern electronic design.

To say that 2019 was a difficult year for the global semiconductor market would be a bit of an understatement. Was it the beginning of the semiconductor market's downfall or a temporary bump in the road? In this article, we're taking a look at what the future holds for semiconductor manufacturers.

The output value of China’s printed circuit board (PBC) industry has maintained position of first in the world since 2006. Now, the shift in the foreign policy of the U.S. threatens China's role as the main driving force in the global PCB industry.

A power struggle is underway in the world of electronics. Faster, more efficient gallium nitride semiconductors have already usurped traditional silicon MOSFETs in a variety of applications. But is GaN really ready to take the throne?

Wind power accounts for just 0.3 percent of the world's energy. But as costs fall and green policies rise, it is on course to grow into a trillion-dollar industry. By tapping the market's full potential, the offshore wind industry would generate eye-popping, 420,000 TWh per year—18 times the global electricity demand today.

AccelerComm, a spin-off from the UK’s University of Southampton, has unveiled its breakthrough 5G cellular optimization technology that delivers the highest throughput and lowest latency forward error connection IP.

Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan, in cooperation with Asahi Kasei Corporation, have designed a laser diode that emits the shortest-wavelength ultraviolet light ever. The semiconductor laser constitutes a variety of applications in treating skin conditions such as psoriasis, or gas and DNA analysis.

A team of researchers from IBM has discovered a chemistry for more efficient and safer batteries that don't use heavy metals or other substances with sourcing concerns. Instead, these new batteries will be made with seawater minerals.

Power semiconductors perform the same tasks as regular semiconductors—only on a much larger scale. These high-performance components are capable of handling extremely high electrical currents, voltages, and frequencies.

The Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET) and the Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) are two types of transistor that come in various packages, and those unfamiliar with electronics often struggle to decide which should be used in their projects.

A diode may be the simplest of all semiconductor components, however, it performs many critical functions, including the control of the flow of an electrical current. Here’s a brief overview of the humble diode and what it is commonly used for.

With solar energy playing an increasing role in power supply, it is even more important to secure these critical infrastructure sites effectively. NEXTracker™ has released a new smart control system for power plants.

Softing Industrial Data Intelligence has released the Datafeed OPC Suite Version V4.60. The MQTT Connector component included in this version now also supports the direct integration of IoT devices with MQTT Publisher functionality. An MQTT Broker is not required.