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

Exploring Cooling Technologies for Electronic Systems

Increasingly, today’s electronic equipment and devices integrate additional functionalities, but this inadvertently results in greater heat flux. We explore the various techniques used to adequately handle heat flux to ensure that electronic systems operate with efficiency.

one Month ago
Research

Exploring the Viability of Electric VTOL Aircraft for Commercial Transport

The reduction in conventional traffic congestion and greenhouse gases are just some of the advantages that eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft offer over current transport in growing cities. However, are we ready to adopt the technology as a means of commercial transport anytime soon?

one Month ago
Opinion

Various Wireless Power Transfer Techniques in Neural Stimulators and Other Implantable Medtech

Wireless power transfer technologies are being extensively studied and developed for use in implantable medical devices, the advantages of which include the early detection of diseases and the treatment of specific defective organs. This article will explore wireless power transfer in neural stimulators and outline the key benefits and design challenges.

one Month ago
Research

AI Accelerators And How Engineers Can Utilise Them

Understanding the role of AI accelerators in artificial intelligence gives an insight into its benefits in the world of electronics and computing, particularly as our collective interests in human-level intelligence increase. We look at the technology and how it may benefit engineers.

one Month ago
Research

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.

3 months 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.

about 4 months 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.

about 5 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.

7 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.

9 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.

9 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.

9 months ago
Research

The Fundamentals of Surface Mount Technology: Basic Design Process and Techniques

Electronic components' rapid miniaturization has given rise to ever-smaller device geometries, even as performance and computing power increases.

about 10 months ago
Research

The Main Software Challenges Facing Self-Driving Vehicles

Despite the increased focus on autonomous vehicles, software issues present some of the most significant hurdles that automakers must face before full self-driving becomes a possibility.

about 11 months ago
Research

The Main Hardware Challenges Facing Self-Driving Vehicles

Despite tremendous progress in autonomous vehicle production over the years, hardware challenges persist as one of the most legitimate concerns affecting the industry.

about 11 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.

11 months ago
News

The Electronics Systems and Equipment That Made the SpaceX Flight Successful

SpaceX's historic rocket launch on May 30th, 2020 was an event many will remember for many years to come.

11 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.

11 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.

11 months ago
Research

The Role of Electronic Engineering in Military Avionics

When it comes to the use of electronic equipment in aircraft, the military is ahead of the game.

11 months ago
Research

An Essential Quick Guide to Circuit Protection in Automotive Applications

Modern cars and trucks have become increasingly connected with a broad range of features for infotainment, driver-assistance, telematics, and control.

about 12 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.

one Year 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.

one Year 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.

one Year ago
Research

Understanding Electronics Standards and Component Testing for the Automotive Industry

Since the first practical automobile built by Karl Benz in 1885, automobile manufacturing has come a long way.

one Year 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.

one Year 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.

one Year ago
Research

Introduction to Peak Shaving and Its Use as a Power Management Technique

Peak shaving is an efficient power management technique that several organisations employ to minimise grid energy consumption during times of peak productivity.

one Year ago
Research

Challenges Surrounding the Large-Scale Implementation of Supercapacitors

Despite supercapacitors being especially advantageous energy storage solutions for several applications though batteries continue to retain prominence.

one Year ago
Research

ESD Effects and Protection Techniques in the Automotive Industry

Given the increasing number of electronic components in modern vehicles, ESD (electrostatic discharge) and other electrical issues have become more concerning to automakers.

one Year ago
Research

LED Light Pipe Technology: How Can It Benefit Engineers?

LEDs (or light-emitting diodes) are the most commonly used indicators in electronics.

one Year ago
Research

Primary Power Electronics Components: Modes of Operation and Modern Applications

Power electronics is a core field of electrical engineering with a plethora of technological applications.

one Year ago
Research

What Are Memristors and How Are They Useful to Engineers?

Most electrical engineers and undergraduate students are certainly familiar with the three basic passive components in electric circuits–resistors, inductors, and capacitors.

one Year 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.

one Year ago
Research

Antenna Basics: Working Principle, Types, and Applications

Since the first antennas were constructed by German physicist Heinrich Hertz, their design and capabilities have improved significantly to date with the emergence of high-directivity antennas.

one Year ago
Research

The Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing

Digital signal processing involves the manipulation of real-life signals which have been converted into a digital format into a useful form which is analogue.

one Year ago
Research

What Are Logic Gates and Why Are They Important?

At some point, even persons with the faintest interest in computer science would have heard about binary code and their functions within computing systems.

one Year ago
Research

4 Major Technological Trends for Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 (aka the fourth industrial evolution) includes some of the most disruptive trends in the industrial sector since the adoption of computers, software, and automation in manufacturing (Industry 3.0).

one Year ago
Opinion

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

Basics of Instrumentation in Electrical Engineering

From automobile assembly to chemical plants and refineries—namely industries where automated process control is required—precise measurements are crucial. This article will introduce the basic concept of electrical instrumentation and some essential equipment for electrical engineers.

one Year ago
Research