The power part of the embedded equation is becoming ever-more critical. Embedded design is always trying to balance the three factors of performance, cost and energy, but as energy becomes more expensive and efficiency becomes more required, the old days of ignoring power use are long over. Even more so at the edge, where unlimited power isn’t even an option, usually.

I spent three days at electronica in Munich last month and saw some amazing technologies and products, in addition to meeting some old friends, and (hopefully) making some new ones. Rumor has it that there were about 80,000 attendees and almost 3,500 exhibitors, spread out over 18 halls. Oh, and it was cold, very cold.

Globally, we are, on average, living longer – improved access to better healthcare means that global life expectancy has increased by more than six years between 2000 and 2019, to 73.4 years. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the proportion of the world's population aged over 60 years will nearly double between 2015 and 2050, from 12 percent to 22 percent.

The importance of motion control is increasing as more aspects of our world become automated. To effectively drive a motor, control inputs describing the speed and position are necessary. However, different techniques exist for this sensing, each of which has different attributes and applications.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – onsemi introduced its latest silicon carbide technology platform, EliteSiC M3e MOSFETs. The company also disclosed plans to release multiple additional generations through 2030.

It takes some effort to remind people why automotive cybersecurity is essential. With cars transitioning toward partial autonomous driving, it is becoming a growing concern for automobile original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are becoming increasingly common across many industries, including manufacturing, logistics and warehousing, agriculture, retail, hospitality and more. They provide several benefits, like higher efficiency, increased productivity, and safer work environments.