A series of well-curated articles to understand the fundamental of electronics. The articles in this section elucidates basic concepts of electronics and design tips that can be equally useful to beginners and experts.
According to Statista, the leader in automotive product exports worldwide in 2021 was the European Union (EU), which is made up of 27 countries. This was followed by Japan in second and the United States (US) at a distant third. According to aggregated research by World's Top Exports, Germany is the top EU automotive exporter. That same research lists the…
The limiting factors in automotive electrification today are the speed to charge the battery and the energy conversion efficiency to usable work, such as the EV range or thermal management of the passenger cabin. Extreme temperatures significantly negatively affect the vehicle's performance and battery durability. Energy harvesting can help the battery thermal…
After unleashing the much-awaited Production Linked Incentive (PLI) of Rs 76,000 crore in December 2021, the government has notified a week back that they are likely to approve another Rs 25,000 crore scheme for boosting chip manufacturing. Under the Modified Semicon India Program, the fresh new applications were being invited by the union government from Jun 1, 2023…
The top-notch technology will provide a huge impetus to the R&D initiatives, but the major impediment is the lack of wafer fabrication at this level.
A recent survey report by Counterpoint Research highlighted that in 2022 the growth in revenue of international semiconductor wafer fabs augmented to 9 percent year-on-year, worth $…
The Raspberry Pi Pico W is a versatile microcontroller board that packs a lot of power into its compact form factor. With the integration of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, it opens up a world of possibilities for projects that require wireless communication.
Bluetooth C/C++ SDK SupportTo make use of Bluetooth on the Pico W, the…
US government must provide a crystal-clear strategy when spectrums will be available so that businesses, operators, component and hardware providers can prepare themselves before utilizing these spectrum.
The industry association Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA) hosted the 5G summit on May 17, 2023, in…
The increase in requirements for highly fuel-efficient, lower-emission two-wheelers is driving internal combustion engine designers to switch from carburetor-based air-fuel mixing to electronic fuel injection (EFI) systems. Designers are now challenged to find cost-effective solutions that solve the challenges…
Arduino is a very popular open-source platform and Arduino UNO is one of the most loved microcontrollers among electronics hobbyists worldwide. It consists of a physical programmable circuit board and an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that allows the writing and upload of computer code to the board very effortlessly. Due to its user-friendly environment and…
In an effort to reduce dependence on Asian countries on chip import and to revive the country’s growth in semiconductor production, the USA in August 2022, has unleashed the much-awaited CHIPS Act worth $52 billion. Since the time of Trump administration the country has been undertaking various strenuous efforts and involved in geopolitical scuffles with China to…
The pace and variety of electrification across many aspects of our daily lives continue, driven by the convergence of multiple factors. These include increased renewable sources such as solar power from photovoltaic panels and wind power via large turbines paired with higher-density, lower-cost rechargeable batteries for storage, sophisticated battery-management…
Over the past few years, electric vehicles have now appeared as a pivotal point of realizing environmental policies all through the globe. In order to meet the same, the automobile manufacturers have realized that their future products will be crafted outside the ecosystem of conventional internal commercial engines (ICE). Hence, their business models and strategies…
On 31st March 2023, the New Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023 was released by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, along with the Handbook of Procedures (HBP), 2023. The same has been notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on 1 April 2023. The new policy is of great relevance for the Electronics Systems Design & Manufacturing (…
