New technologies in power supplies and management, board-level electronics, electronics and computers, and battery systems provide wide-ranging applications essential to military, aviation, medical, and automotive.
Researchers at Cornell University, working with collaborators, have created an extremely small neural implant that can sit on a grain of salt. Despite its size, the device can wirelessly transmit brain activity data from a living animal for more than a year. Read on to learn more.
A new DC-DC power converter is superior to previous designs and paves the way for more efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy storage and conversion solutions. The Kobe University development can efficiently interface with a wide range of energy sources while enhancing system stability and simplicity at an unprecedented efficiency. Read on to learn more.
In a world first, researchers have used 2D materials, which are only an atom thick and retain their properties at that scale, unlike silicon, to develop a computer capable of simple operations. The development represents a major leap toward the realization of thinner, faster and more energy-efficient electronics. Read on to learn more.
In a paper published in Science, Stanford researchers show that niobium phosphide can conduct electricity better than copper in films that are only a few atoms thick. Moreover, these films can be created and deposited at sufficiently low temperatures to be compatible with modern computer chip fabrication. Read on to learn more.
See the new products, including BYD's FLASH Charging, delivering up to 1500kW through a single connector, and the second generation of its Blade Battery; Sensata's FaultBreak contactor, a next-generation high-voltage switching and protection solution; and more.
Whether it’s a phone, mouse, e-bike, or EV, the batteries powering those devices at some point need to be collected, shipped, and recycled in a safe manner. Read on to learn what Redwood Materials is working on to help make this happen.
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have developed a wearable, wireless, and battery-free bioelectronic sensor that monitors health by detecting molecular biomarkers in human sweat. Read on to learn more about it.
The rapid expansion of data generation is challenging the capabilities of traditional charge-based electronics, such as smartphones and laptops. In response, researchers at Argonne National Laboratory are investigating alternative technologies that utilize electron spin. Read on to learn more.
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have developed a solid-polymer biosensor coated with nonpathogenic viruses to detect S. enterica, potentially providing innovative methods for identifying food contamination. Read on to learn more.
NASA demonstrates first‐of‐its‐kind space communications…RF‐over‐fiber provides backbone of next‐gen mil/aero networks…how the US Space Force is leveraging commercial antennas for defense...
Researchers have shown that NAND flash memory made with ferroelectric materials can withstand radiation levels up to 30 times higher than more conventional NAND flash memory.
Understanding and mitigating multipaction is critical for ensuring reliability and performance in high-power RF and microwave systems. In this white...
As electronic devices and components are required to operate in increasingly demanding environments, the need for highly reliable, conformal protective coatings...
Researchers developed a form of hafnium oxide that acts as a highly stable, low‑energy ‘memristor’ — a component designed to mimic the efficient way neurons are connected in the brain.
As AI workloads move deeper into edge environments, embedded systems face faster-changing power demands, concentrated thermal loads, and tighter SWaP constraints. In this Inside Story,...
Developed in part by NASA, the Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking (SARSAT) technology carried by multiple satellites in middle- and low-Earth orbit, is now helping save lives in sea and on land.
Defense startup unveils autonomous fighter jet…advanced radar boosts Ukrainian air defense…NASA technology powers fire‐fighting drones. Read all about it in this compendium of articles from...
See the product of the month: Pickering Interfaces' Test System Architect, a free online graphical toolset designed to simplify signal path design for electronic test systems.
Scientists are striving to discover new semiconductor materials that could boost the efficiency of solar cells and other electronics. But the pace of innovation is bottlenecked by the speed at which researchers can manually measure important material properties. A fully autonomous robotic system developed by MIT researchers could speed things up. Read on to learn more.
See the new products, including EBE Elektro Bau Elemente GmbH's capacitive level sensor technology based on corTEC® technology for applications where conventional level sensors reach their limits; Abaco Systems' VP241, a SOSA-aligned 3U VPX FPGA carrier card designed to deliver unmatched flexibility for next-generation embedded computing applications; Emerson's Rosemount™ QX1000 Continuous Gas Analyzer; and more.
Edge software provides the controlled, secure interface manufacturers need to comply with the 2024 EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and other security mandates. Read on to learn more.
The continual increased use of electronics and electrical products has led to an environment filled with many signal and noise sources across a wide range of frequencies. This paper explains how fields...
In this compendium of articles from the editors of Tech Briefs and Aerospace & Defense Technology, learn how breakthroughs in materials science are enabling exciting new applications in defense...
As electronic warfare continues to evolve and push multicore processors to higher speeds, heat output is rising fast—while SWaP constraints limit redesign options for...
As manufacturers push for smaller, lighter, and more efficient designs, traditional coil springs are increasingly limiting what is possible. This paper introduces an established yet...
In 2026, Tech Briefs is proudly celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a special September issue honoring five decades of innovation — reflecting on the legacy that shaped engineering and...
