Understanding Switch-Mode Regulation: The Buck Converter
This article will analyze in detail the operation of a step-down DC/DC voltage converter. Using SPICE simulations, we will investigate the output voltage…
From E-Bikes to Tablets, New GaN Chargers Power Multiple Devices at Once
GaN chargers are leveraging fundamental wide-bandgap benefits to “transform” the power electronics industry.
Twenty Years of PCI Express: The Past, Present, and Future of the Bus
As we approach the twentieth anniversary of PCI Express, here is a look back—and forward—at the reigning expansion slot.
New Temperature Sensor May Simplify Thermal Monitoring for Circuits
Researchers at the University of Tokyo recently developed a new type of thermal sensor on a lightweight rolled-plastic base.
Qorvo Releases Free Circuit Simulation Software, QSPICE
Built with power and analog engineers in mind, Qorvo's new QSPICE software shrinks overall runtimes and offers a reported 100% completion rate.
Cadence and Research Partners Build First Binaural Hearing Aid SoC
Cadence, GlobalFoundries, and several university research teams have developed the Smart Hearing Aid Processor (SmartHeAP), the first SoC to process sound from…
EM Side-Channel Attacks on Cryptography
Electromagnetic-based side-channel attacks are non-invasive, meaning the attacker does not need physical access to the device to steal information. We’ll look…
Three MOSFETs Aim to Unleash Efficiency and Power Density
With a focus on conduction loss, size, and speed, the power MOSFETs may pave the way for unprecedented efficiency and power density in a range of applications.