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- Protect your high-side switch with a controller that leaves nothing to chance (01/11/2020)
  
  In this article, Maxim Integrated reviews some of the challenging operating conditions and common failure mechanisms for high-side switch circuits used in actuators operating in industrial factory environments.
- New MinE-CAP IC reduces volume of AC-DC converters by up to 40% (28/10/2020)
  
  Novel MinE-CAP device from Power Integrations dramatically reduces the input bulk capacitor size, reduces in-rush current by up to 95%, and eliminates NTC thermistors & associated losses.
- New online & in-classroom STEM activities for This is Engineering Day 2020 (21/10/2020)
  
  In the run-up to the second This is Engineering Day on Wednesday 4th November, themed #BeTheDifference, new online & in-classroom STEM activities for students are now available from lead organiser, The Royal Academy of Engineering, including a downloadable Entertainment activity pack, as well as teaching support resources.
- Volkswagen adopts NXP battery management solutions for its MEB EV platform (20/10/2020)
  
  Volkswagen’s newly launched ID series, powered by its MEB platform, is pushing the boundaries of EV travel – with precision battery management helping improve range, longevity & safety. NXP battery management systems (BMS) are flexible & easy to design-in across low- or high-voltage batteries, delivering high accuracy, optimal robustness & functional safety. 16 of the top 20 car makers have designed in NXP BMS solutions.
- Young women engineers reach national final & get set to inspire more girls to join the sector (13/10/2020)
  
  To celebrate Ada Lovelace Day, six young female engineers have been announced as finalists for the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) Young Woman Engineer (YWE) of the Year Awards 2020.
- The Big Bang goes digital for 2021 (09/10/2020)
  
  For this 2020/21 academic year, the Big Bang programme will be delivered digitally, ensuring schools & young people can take part in its popular, inspirational STEM activities while removing the uncertainty around face-to-face events, including The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair.
- IET announces 16 Honorary Fellows to mark 150th year (08/10/2020)
  
  Marking its 150th year, sixteen world-leading engineers & technologists have been awarded Honorary Fellowships from the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) for their outstanding contributions to engineering & technology.
- EPDT October 2020 issue (inc. Power & Automotive features) now available online (03/10/2020)
  
  This month’s issue, now available in print or digital editions, contains features on Power technologies & Automotive applications, as well as EPDT's electronica preview, plus editorial on smart manufacturing in a post-pandemic world & the IET's
- STEM Matters: Generation Green ambitions at risk of going to ‘waste’ (02/10/2020)
  
  Recent research has found that over two-thirds of children aged 5-13 hope to follow a career that helps the environment, but that a lack of understanding about these jobs could stop them from getting there.

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