Latest Power Industry Articles

This article dives into how Fusion 360 can be used to produce smarter microelectronics.

This article dives into how Fusion 360 can be used to produce smarter microelectronics.

Intel Enpirion PowerSoC modules are DC-DC step-down converters that integrate nearly all the components needed to build a…

Intel Enpirion PowerSoC modules are DC-DC step-down converters that integrate nearly all the components needed to build a power supply without sacrificing performance or efficiency. These solutions are designed to meet strict FPGA, ASIC, and processor power requirements.

The FixturFab DEV260 development fixture allows designers to debug or configure PCBAs during the development phase. See…

The FixturFab DEV260 development fixture allows designers to debug or configure PCBAs during the development phase. See how it works in this example using the Sparkfun Power Delivery Board.

This article looks at how stepper motors work well in IoT-oriented tasks such as positioning security cameras and remote…

This article looks at how stepper motors work well in IoT-oriented tasks such as positioning security cameras and remote sensors or actuating air vents, valves, and window covers. 

Intermediate Bus Architecture is an emerging method that power designers are using to conserve PCB space. This article…

Intermediate Bus Architecture is an emerging method that power designers are using to conserve PCB space. This article discusses the solution benefits and tradeoffs of adopting this technique, and how it may be scaled to address application-specific requirements.

Multimedia chipsets must exhibit a variety of characteristics to be considered for use in designs. Measuring their…

Multimedia chipsets must exhibit a variety of characteristics to be considered for use in designs. Measuring their effectiveness requires a well-designed testing strategy.

This article aims to simplify the DC power connector selection process with an overview of types, key specifications, and…

This article aims to simplify the DC power connector selection process with an overview of types, key specifications, and commonly accepted nomenclature, while also looking at audio and USB connectors in power applications.

Learn how the updated serial standard, JESD204C, addresses lane speed as well as inefficient 8B/10B coding and the impact…

Learn how the updated serial standard, JESD204C, addresses lane speed as well as inefficient 8B/10B coding and the impact those changes have when working on high-speed data converter board designs.

Learn about the LPC5500 series of MCUs, including specs and features, available resources, and applications, which range…

Learn about the LPC5500 series of MCUs, including specs and features, available resources, and applications, which range from automated robots to industrial HMI.

This article discusses some CAN design challenges, focusing on power consumption and designing with multiple voltage…

This article discusses some CAN design challenges, focusing on power consumption and designing with multiple voltage rails in a CAN application.

This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial applications.

This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial applications.

This article looks ahead to what needs to be next for SiC, where it might be applied, and how it could become the…

This article looks ahead to what needs to be next for SiC, where it might be applied, and how it could become the dominant force in power.

This article explores how a power management voltage regulator’s efficiency and quiescent current play a critical role…

This article explores how a power management voltage regulator’s efficiency and quiescent current play a critical role in wireless security camera battery life.

This article discusses how the use of three key design methods utilized in optocouplers improves galvanic isolation…

This article discusses how the use of three key design methods utilized in optocouplers improves galvanic isolation performance and presents an accompanying high voltage surge test as proof. 

Learn the characteristics of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and tips on how to properly select one for use in…

Learn the characteristics of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and tips on how to properly select one for use in electrical designs.

This article looks at the safety standard that governs ADAS features and the challenge in designing power monitoring…

This article looks at the safety standard that governs ADAS features and the challenge in designing power monitoring systems to comply with this standard while introducing an automotive power monitor that has been certified to meet this standard.

This article looks at how time-of-flight sensing in a vehicle's cabin can improve safety and convenience.

This article looks at how time-of-flight sensing in a vehicle's cabin can improve safety and convenience.

This article discusses the specifications and characteristics to consider when using op-amps as comparators and provides…

This article discusses the specifications and characteristics to consider when using op-amps as comparators and provides a design procedure.

Power system designers are constantly under pressure because they are tasked with developing highly adaptive solutions…

Power system designers are constantly under pressure because they are tasked with developing highly adaptive solutions that comply with today’s operating environments without interrupting design-to-manufacture cycles.