
Emmanuel Ikimi
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Ikimi .O holds a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt. He's an experienced writer and lover of all things tech.
Articles
How a Novel LED Chip Has Minimised a Common Chip Problem: ‘Efficiency Droop’
LEDs may be a leading light source, but their traditional chip architectures are subject to a form of inefficiency known as ‘efficiency droop’. We look at how a new chip architecture developed by IBM, NIST (the National Institute of Standards), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Maryland, has minimised such inefficiency.
about 3 weeks ago
Research
Is Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Sustainable?
We reportedly leave our cars parked up to 95% of the time, and on top of this, electrical grids currently have limited storage facilities. Points such as these have inspired a potential solution: vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. We consider the extent to which this promising power innovation may be sustainable.
one Month ago
Opinion
Technical Ceramics and What They Could Mean for the Electronics Industry
Electronic devices we use daily, including smartphones, computers, and portable cameras, owe much of their functionality to the unique properties of semiconductors and ceramic materials. We look at technical ceramics, which are emerging as one of the electronics industry’s materials of choice due to their unique physical properties.
2 months ago
Research
An Overview of Neuromorphic Computing and Its Latest Advances
Realising brain-like synapses using artificial intelligence has, for several decades, been a dream of scientists all over the world. Although we don’t have human-level AI yet, humans have made significant strides in the design of innovative technologies for neuromorphic computing. This article delves into some of the most promising innovations in this field.
about 5 months ago
Research
Applications of 2D Materials in Electronics Engineering
The technological evolution of 2D (two-dimensional) materials opened up a wide swath of possibilities in the electronics industry. 2D Materials consist of a single layer of atoms with exceptional electronic, thermal, optical, and mechanical properties. This article will explore some of the most promising applications for these wonder materials.
about 7 months ago
Research
Electronic Devices for Medical Applications: Safety, Reliability, and Biocompatibility Requirements
Electronics engineers working in industries that design equipment for the healthcare industry are responsible for ensuring their safety and reliability in line with standards of the medical industry. This article will explore the most critical considerations in designing electronics for medical use.
about 7 months ago
Research
Surface-Mount Component Packaging: Types, Sizing, and Standards
Surface-mount devices (SMDs) encompass a wide range of electronic components that electronic engineers use in their daily work. This article will provide a basic understanding of SMD packaging types, sizes, and relevant standards to engineers involved or interested in electronic component sourcing in their respective industries.
7 months ago
Research
A Successful SpaceX Launch Will Finally Set Off A Commercialised Space Industry
SpaceX, the brainchild of Tesla founder, Elon Musk, made history when its Crew Dragon Demo-2 capsule arrived at the International Space Station after being launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on May 31st 2020.
8 months ago
News
Soldier Modernisation: How Wearable Electronics Are Designed for The Military
Owing to the rapid rise and sustained adoption of wearable electronics in the military sector, the modern and future soldier may look similar to a character out of a video game. Armed forces of several nations are utilising body-worn protective gear that contain a wide range of sensors and electronic devices.
9 months ago
Research
Electronic Sensor Technologies in Military Ground Applications
Modern military environments and warfare zones require the most sophisticated and reliable sensor technologies to communicate critical information about environmental conditions, as well as for positioning, target acquisition, weapon control, and intelligence gathering.
9 months ago
Research
Critical Factors of Circuit Protection in Consumer Electronics
Consumer electronics such as smartphones, laptops, and TV sets require adequate circuit protection to prevent operation that can cause harm to users or varying levels of damage to electronic products, impacting their efficiency and reliability.
9 months ago
Opinion
What Is Power Over Ethernet and How Does It Benefit Engineers?
First introduced in 1997 by PowerDsine (a semiconductor and systems company ultimately acquired by Microsemi), Power over Ethernet (PoE) is today one of the most efficient, cost-effective, and scalable cabling standards in the electronics industry.
9 months ago
Research
Circuit Protection in Industrial Applications: Standards, Devices, and Techniques
Circuit protection is a vital consideration in factories and manufacturing plants that helps to ensure the safety of personnel working on-site while protecting industrial equipment and assets from damage due to electrical and fire hazards.
9 months ago
Research
What Are Current Transformers and Why Do Engineers Need Them?
Current transformers (CTs) are a staple feature at electrical installations in a host of industries. This article will explore the benefits and uses of CTs, their basic construction, and how to select CTs for electrical applications.
about 10 months ago
Research
Intrinsically Safe Systems: What Electrical Engineers Should Know
Electrical engineers who design systems intended for use in hazardous areas must adopt an intrinsically safe approach to minimise the risk of fire hazards. ‘Intrinsically safe’ refers to electrical devices and apparatus whose electrical energy is too low to cause combustion-triggering sparking or heating effects in hazardous environments.
10 months ago
Research
The Vital Electronic Components Behind Drone Technology
Chances are high that every person reading this has seen a drone in flight, or even used one before. But what makes these miniature aircraft work? This article will get into details about the most vital components of drones and some current and emerging applications of drones.
about 12 months ago
Research
Modern Applications: How Microwave Technology Works
Despite fibre-optics technology being preferred for high-speed data transmission today, microwaves are still very useful in a host of applications. We detail what these waves are and some of their many industrial (and domestic) uses.
one Year ago
Research