Everyone needs a negative voltage rail eventually, but most only have a single rail supply. This project will show you how to build a negative voltage generator…
Everyone needs a negative voltage rail eventually, but most only have a single rail supply. This project will show you how to build a negative voltage generator that runs off a single rail supply!
The LT8582 is a new dual channel DC/DC converter from Linear Technology.
The LT8582 is a new dual channel DC/DC converter from Linear Technology.
This article discusses a 3.3 V power-supply circuit that is built around an inductorless DC/DC converter and a solar cell.
This article discusses a 3.3 V power-supply circuit that is built around an inductorless DC/DC converter and a solar cell.
This article reviews the fundamental features of an effective protection scheme, highlights the shortcoming of a typical…
This article reviews the fundamental features of an effective protection scheme, highlights the shortcoming of a typical protection implementation—such as a high bill of materials and PC board size occupation—and introduces a new family of integrated, highly flexible protection ICs that address these concerns.
Researchers from Soochow University have developed a prototype solar panel that can harvest energy from rain. Could this…
Researchers from Soochow University have developed a prototype solar panel that can harvest energy from rain. Could this be a new direction for solar energy or is it merely a neat science project?
New design resources are becoming available as RF front-ends enter into high gear amid the 5G and IoT take-off.
New design resources are becoming available as RF front-ends enter into high gear amid the 5G and IoT take-off.
This article presents the equivalent circuit for a solar cell and discusses some implementation details.
This article presents the equivalent circuit for a solar cell and discusses some implementation details.
In a world where electronics and embedded systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated, protecting them against theft,…
In a world where electronics and embedded systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated, protecting them against theft, piracy, or unauthorized modification is becoming increasingly important for designers and manufacturers.
This article discusses the good and the bad regarding Schmitt Trigger RC oscillators. These oscillators are especially…
This article discusses the good and the bad regarding Schmitt Trigger RC oscillators. These oscillators are especially important because they are present in the internal oscillator in many popular MCUs.
This article is intended to help readers understand the good and the bad traits of Schmitt Trigger RC oscillators, which…
This article is intended to help readers understand the good and the bad traits of Schmitt Trigger RC oscillators, which are especially important because they are present in the internal oscillator in popular MCUs.
SoCs with programmable logic are an essential element of real-time embedded vision systems. Designers can capitalize on…
SoCs with programmable logic are an essential element of real-time embedded vision systems. Designers can capitalize on the power and efficiency of Xilinx's Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC devices to implement their designs using Avnet's Embedded Vision Kits and the Xilinx reVISION stack.
Sensirion announces their new SDP3x series of "the world's smallest differential pressure sensors," which allow for more…
Sensirion announces their new SDP3x series of "the world's smallest differential pressure sensors," which allow for more integration and application possibilities.
This article presents and discusses a schematic design for a ±5 V inductorless power supply.
This article presents and discusses a schematic design for a ±5 V inductorless power supply.
In this teardown, we dismantle a BB-8 droid (or, at least, an RC toy version) to see what's inside.
In this teardown, we dismantle a BB-8 droid (or, at least, an RC toy version) to see what's inside.
This article discusses charge-pump DC/DC converters and introduces a design for an inductorless bipolar power-supply circuit.
This article discusses charge-pump DC/DC converters and introduces a design for an inductorless bipolar power-supply circuit.
Maxim Integrated’s MAX32620FTHR board is a rapid development platform for battery-powered applications.
Maxim Integrated’s MAX32620FTHR board is a rapid development platform for battery-powered applications.
Maxim Integrated recently announced their new Himalaya uSLIC power modules: the MAXM17532 and the MAXM15462.
Maxim Integrated recently announced their new Himalaya uSLIC power modules: the MAXM17532 and the MAXM15462.
In this article, we will assess and characterize the hardware of two power management IC development boards from Cypress…
In this article, we will assess and characterize the hardware of two power management IC development boards from Cypress Semiconductor, designed for energy-harvesting applications.
In this teardown, we rip in to a Bluetooth-enabled smartwatch, which also has a built-in camera, by Style Asia.
In this teardown, we rip in to a Bluetooth-enabled smartwatch, which also has a built-in camera, by Style Asia.
Linear Tech's new boost (step-up) module regulator comes in a small BGA package and offers high efficiencies.
Linear Tech's new boost (step-up) module regulator comes in a small BGA package and offers high efficiencies.
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