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Power ICs Debut as High-side and Low-side Smart Switch Solutions

A slew of high-side and low-side smart switch chips have emerged, offering interesting alternatives for a variety of automotive and industrial use cases.

February 10, 2023 by Jake Hertz

Driver ICs Focus On High-voltage, High-integration, and More—a Roundup

Driver IC manufacturers are rolling out innovative solutions for targeted applications, addressing the gaps in the power driver industry.

February 04, 2023 by Darshil Patel

DC-DC Switching Regulators Zero In on Automotive and Industrial Designs

While their issues and challenges are distinct, both automotive and industrial systems rely on DC-DC switching regulator technology. Learn how to navigate these issues and make smart engineering choices.

February 02, 2023 by Mitch Van Ochten, ROHM Semiconductor

Aimed at Power Distribution, Menlo Micro Debuts “Highest” Power MEMS Switch

Putting its Ideal Switch technology back into action, Menlo Micro has unveiled what it says is the industry highest power MEMS switch device.

December 01, 2022 by Jeff Child

On-chip Optical Isolators: A Possible Key to Shrinking Quantum Devices?

New research out of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign may push Moore's law in photonics as well as the quantum realm.

November 04, 2021 by Ikimi .O

Maxim Integrated Simplifies System Monitoring With Five ICs in One

As power differences grow between industrial equipment and digital electronics, interfacing can be a challenge. Maxim Integrated has a possible solution to help.

June 10, 2021 by Jake Hertz

A Teardown of the Hitachi SJ Series P1 Variable Frequency Drives

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

April 13, 2020 by Nilo Mitra

What Is a Linear Voltage Regulator?

Learn the basics of linear voltage regulators in this bite-sized education brief.

February 13, 2020 by Robert Keim

TI Introduces First 500 mW Isolated DC-DC Converter IC with Integrated Transformer

The UCC12050 accepts input voltages ranging from 4.5 V to 5.5 V and features 5.0 V or 3.3 V outputs.

February 12, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Toshiba Launches Latest Opto-Isolator for PLC and Industrial Environments

Toshiba recently released the TLP2363, a high-speed logic-level output photocoupler for specific digital inputs used often with PLCs and other control technology.

February 11, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Flyback Converter from ROHM Simplifies Isolation Applications

The BD7J200 has a wide input voltage range and does not require an external MOSFET.

February 03, 2020 by Robert Keim

How an Internal Faraday Shield and Small Ci-O Improve Optocoupler 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. 

January 14, 2020 by Lim Shiun Pi, Broadcom Inc

Silicon Labs Debuts Si834x Family of Isolated Smart Switches for Industrial Applications

The new SiLabs units aim at the PLCs, relay drivers, and servo motor controllers employed in industrial automation.

August 30, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Introduction to Electric Vehicle Battery Systems

Electric vehicle design is a complex concept. Here's a look at the heart of every EV: the battery.

July 31, 2019 by Erik Johnson

Innovative Isolated ICs from Silicon Labs Promise Precision and Stability

The newly-announced Si89xx product family provides voltage, current, and package options.

March 26, 2019 by Mark Hughes

X-FAB Releases New Automotive-Qualified, High-Temperature Galvanic Isolation Semiconductor Process

This week, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE released news that it was going into production with a new galvanic isolation semiconductor process for manufacturing.

February 01, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Designing Smart Meters with Circuit Protection, Sensing, and Power Control Capabilities

This article offers an overview of the various component options for smart meter design and how they can improve the operation of the meters into which they are designed.

December 04, 2018 by Philippe Di Fulvio, Littelfuse Inc

Integration of Isolation Products to Protect from Electrostatic Discharge

In any high voltage and electrical noise system, the electrostatic discharge (ESD) immunity, an important aspect of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), is a key consideration in choosing a galvanic isolation device.

November 15, 2018 by Miller Henley

Beyond the Optocoupler: Understanding Digital Isolators

Optocouplers are undoubtedly effective, but alternative isolation technologies may be a better choice for your application.

July 13, 2018 by Robert Keim

Simplify Your Industrial Interface by Eliminating RS-485 Control Lines

This article outlines traditional half-duplex RS-485 configurations and then presents new alternatives for simplifying the control interface by eliminating the required control lines and software control code.

May 29, 2018 by Bonnie Baker, Maxim Integrated