➀ Microchip Technology's reference design proposes an intelligent cooling plate using a PIC16F17146 microcontroller and Peltier technology for precise thermal management in electronics;

➁ The design integrates Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) to handle temperature monitoring, current sensing, and user interfaces, minimizing external components and cost;

➂ It features safety mechanisms like fault detection, fan monitoring, and EMI-friendly regulators, making it suitable for industrial, laboratory, and consumer applications.

➀ Researchers at Nagoya University have developed an ultra-thin loop heat pipe (UTLHP) that improves smartphone and tablet cooling, allowing for slimmer and more powerful devices without sacrificing performance.

➁ This innovative cooling system uses a sintered copper wick structure that facilitates capillary action, offering a heat transfer performance 45 times higher than copper and 10 times better than graphite sheets.

➂ The UTLHP is only 0.3 mm thick, making it suitable for modern slim devices while maintaining stable heat transport of up to 10 watts.

➀ The article introduces a dual-mode film made from nano-engineered scattering fibers derived from upcycled chip bags, designed for sustainable thermal management.

➁ The film absorbs solar energy in cold conditions and reflects it in warm ones, improving building energy efficiency.

➂ The film is constructed with a biopolymer base and silica nanoparticles, and its scalability and environmental responsibility are highlighted.

➀ Regina Luig developed a method for indirect temperature monitoring of the rotor magnets in electric motors during her bachelor's thesis at Hochschule Coburg.

➁ Instead of temperature, she measures changes in the magnetic field, which weaken as the motor heats up.

➂ This innovative approach helps prevent overheating and reduces the need for rare earth materials, thus contributing to the sustainability of electric motors.

➀ Researchers have explored a novel approach to boost thermal transport across solid interfaces by activating hyperbolic phonon-polariton (HPhP) modes in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN).

➁ These hybrid light–vibration modes can transfer energy at rates far exceeding conventional phonon–phonon conduction.

➂ The study shows that hBN can act as a high-performance medium for ultrafast thermal dissipation, with potential applications in high-frequency or high-power devices.

➀ Researchers from RWTH Aachen University analyzed the battery designs of Tesla and BYD, two major players in the EV market, by disassembling their batteries.

➁ The study found that Tesla's batteries prioritize high energy density and performance, whereas BYD's focus on space efficiency and lower-cost materials.

➂ Despite differences, both batteries share some similarities such as using laser welding for connecting thin electrode foils.

➀ The 75th annual IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC) will take place from May 27-30, 2025, featuring a range of technical sessions, special sessions, and workshops on cutting-edge topics in electronic packaging and microelectronics.

➁ Keynote speaker Samuel Naffziger will discuss achieving efficient zettascale compute in the AI era.

➂ The conference will also feature a Heterogeneous Integration Roadmap (HIR) workshop and 16 Professional Development Courses.

➀ Same Sky's Thermal Management Group has introduced new thermoelectric generator (TEG) modules designed to recover waste heat and convert it into usable power.

➁ These TEG modules offer output power ranging from 5.4 to 21.6 W and can withstand temperatures up to 300°C.

➂ The modules are compact, have a low profile, and are available immediately with a starting price of $49.55 per unit.