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Integrating EV charging with Matter and the smart home

With electric vehicles (EVs) becoming more common comes increased focus on how we charge them. How can we integrate the EV charger with other smart home systems, and what opportunities could this create?

The future of EV charging: revolutionary developments are closer than you think

Electric vehicles (EVs) are big business. You only need to look at Tesla’s share price to see just how big. Imagine how much more valuable the market would be if EVs could charge in a few seconds, not minutes or hours.

What’s going on inside an energy harvesting PMIC?

Power management ICs, or PMICs, are useful in most applications. A single PMIC can control multiple power rails and manage the way they come online at power-up. This can protect sensitive devices.

Taking a sustainable approach to making sustainable products

The raw materials used to make a product can be defining. It matters how much the manufacturer leverages recycling and whether the materials come from sustainable sources. This is complicating supply chains trying to monitor the origin of materials.

Faster, hotter chips need smarter cooling solutions

The time is right for a set of new liquid cooling technology applications that before now may not have been economically viable. They are Precision Immersion Liquid Cooling and Direct-to-Chip Negative Pressure Liquid Cooling.

An environmentally conscious semiconductor industry takes on sustainability

Momentum is building to make the semiconductor supply chain more sustainable. Leading manufacturers are committing to deadlines for carbon neutrality, as we discuss the second issue of What’s Next, Avnet’s digital magazine.

Key trends across the development of MedTech devices

The healthcare industry is facing a unique combination of challenges over the coming decades.

The wonders of dedicated 5g networks

Energy storage is the most critical and challenging factor in the energy production and utilization chain. As it has a critical impact on energy efficiency, it is the focus of intensive research and development.

What’s new in mmWave and 5G SoCs and modules?

This article looks at recent developments in mmWave and 5G modules and systems-on-chips (SoCs), and the benefits they represent to product development teams working at both the board level and system level of design.

Take these steps to maximize performance of analog peripherals

For many embedded engineers, the microcontroller provides the beating heart of system design. More MCUs now integrate analog peripherals, reducing the need for additional analog components. This is where hardware and software come together.

Industrial energy storage for a sustainable future

Energy storage is the most critical and challenging factor in the energy production and utilization chain. As it has a critical impact on energy efficiency, it is the focus of intensive research and development.

A primer: Understand the importance of EMI and EMC in EVs

A strong understanding of the basics of electromagnetic interference and of electromagnetic compatibility is vital for any automotive engineering team. This article introduces the concepts as well as some initial checklist items.

EVs and the Quest for Electromagnetic Compatibility

For obvious and not-so-obvious reasons, EMI poses potentially serious problems for electric vehicles (EVs) and other electronic products and systems in their vicinity.

Digital interfaces are driving data in the automotive sector

High-speed automotive networks link independent control units. This article compares the role and specifications of Ethernet, CAN and SPE, and explores recent network innovations enabling zonal network architectures.

TTI transforms global supply chain into a competitive differentiator using Avnet business migration solutions

CUSTOMER CASE STUDY: See how Techtronic Industries used Avnet’s business migration solutions for insight into its supply chain, enabling it to make real-time decisions about chip inventory for its contract manufacturers worldwide.

Take a look inside your first board support package

A good board support package (BSP), or software development kit (SDK), provides a jump-start for embedded software developers. What are you expecting to find inside a BSP, and what should you be looking for?

Extending operational lifetime for battery-powered devices is crucial

Ultra-low power devices encourage the use of primary cell batteries. Developers can employ design techniques to maximize the power available. It starts with understanding your application’s power profile.

AI takes on growing role in HVAC system efficiencies

In most countries, buildings account for about 40% of the total energy consumed. HVAC and lighting consume around half that amount. Fortunately, AI is already delivering improved energy efficiency in these systems.

Factory automation realizes boost from new technologies

The technologies behind automation must combine reliability and stability with an eagerness to develop in a commercially responsible way. Discover the technologies making the grade right now.

An interview with a robotics pioneer

Wiring harnesses are the second heaviest component in a car. What would happen if we could print electrical connections directly to the chassis, or replace wires in other products? Avnet asked a pioneering company looking to do just that.

How do you make a cobot inherently safe?

As the market and uses for cobots grow, so does productivity. Cobots can quickly deliver an investment return when used alongside human operators. Given their close human proximity, how do you make cobots inherently safe?

Empower your food storage equipment with Avnet’s IoT accelerator

Maintaining proper temperatures in fresh food storage applications means increased productivity for employees and reduced waste. Avnet’s IoTConnect accelerator enables real-time alerts and notifications for temperature, humidity and other factors.

Intro to Standard Molex Products and How They Are Integrated into Medical Applications

Interconnect technology is designed for nearly every application imaginable including medical products. Molex designs and develops cutting-edge standard products with the quality and reliability that meet the rigorous needs of the medical industry.

Imagine the Metaverse

Via a combination of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality technologies, end-users can visit whole new worlds and experience incredible interactive activities. The digital world we’re accustomed to will be elevated to uni

How modelling and simulation support mmWave design integration and delivery

5G mmWave system design is too complex to approach at a component level. Engineers need to take full advantage of software in all its forms to bring new solutions to market and provide full lifetime support.

Wireless charging will set us free!

As technology continues to advance and consumers demand more convenient and efficient charging solutions, wireless charging will become an integral part of our daily lives. As development efforts intensify, all minor obstacles will no doubt be overco

Engineering Considerations for the Substitution of Solid Tantalum and Tantalum Polymer Capacitors for Surface-Mount MLCCs

Due to current bottlenecks in the procurement of surface-mount ceramic capacitors, designers are looking for substitutes to keep their production lines running smoothly, and to find long term replacements for hard to find ratings.

Developing an IoT asset tracker: What are the key technical considerations?

Technology is making asset tracking more accessible. Connectivity options are increasing, including non-terrestrial networks. Any object can be located and monitored. This blog uncovers the design challenges, including power, protocols and precision.

Crucial role of analog front ends, creating bridge to digital world

Analog front end, or AFE, is something every electronics engineer has heard of but may have difficulty defining. The design of these versatile circuits varies by application, making them essential even in a digital world.

When GaN is too fast for your application, consider SiC instead

The best power converters are not always the ones that switch the fastest. Gallium Nitride (GaN) switches faster than other power transistors, but sometimes it is too fast. Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs may sometimes be a better option.