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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.

MINMAX has recently introduced the MIZI03 series of converters for railway applications.

MINMAX has recently introduced the MIZI03 series of converters for railway applications.

KEMET’s Press-Fit Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors eliminate soldering problems and allow for quick exchange during…

KEMET’s Press-Fit Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors eliminate soldering problems and allow for quick exchange during field service while retaining the same vibration capability as soldered snap-in capacitors.

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.

Researchers at Stanford have recently discovered that strontium titanate, a non-metal, has superconductive properties.

Researchers at Stanford have recently discovered that strontium titanate, a non-metal, has superconductive properties.

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.

Analog Devices' ADM2795E is an isolated RS-485 transceiver with transient protection for use in HVAC, industrial field…

Analog Devices' ADM2795E is an isolated RS-485 transceiver with transient protection for use in HVAC, industrial field bus, building automation, and utility network applications.

Allegro Microsystems announces a new family of current sensors for AC or DC current-sensing applications.

Allegro Microsystems announces a new family of current sensors for AC or DC current-sensing applications.

Maxim Integrated’s MAX20303 Wearable Power Management Solution is designed to the power management requirements of…

Maxim Integrated’s MAX20303 Wearable Power Management Solution is designed to the power management requirements of wearables, extending battery life and minimizing footprint through the integration of multiple micro-quiescent regulators and a haptic driver.

A new generation of DC-DC converters is lowering current consumption to unprecedented levels while aiming to offer…

A new generation of DC-DC converters is lowering current consumption to unprecedented levels while aiming to offer greater design flexibility and space on the board.

The FC4T series uses a flip chip design that provides more at a lower cost. Resistors are available from 5 to 100 mΩ,…

The FC4T series uses a flip chip design that provides more at a lower cost. Resistors are available from 5 to 100 mΩ, with tolerance as low as 0.5%.

This article provides an overview of the various fuse options that are available to designers of low-voltage circuits.

This article provides an overview of the various fuse options that are available to designers of low-voltage circuits.

Maxim Integrated’s MAXM15462 is a compact step-down power module that combines the benefits of Maxim’s switching…

Maxim Integrated’s MAXM15462 is a compact step-down power module that combines the benefits of Maxim’s switching regulators with the size and plug-and-play simplicity of an LDO.

Looking at the electrification of the powertrain, this article explores why 48-volt architecture makes sense and then…

Looking at the electrification of the powertrain, this article explores why 48-volt architecture makes sense and then takes a look at some of the different mounting options for 48-volt starter generators.

In this teardown, we open up a six-pack sequential battery-charging station, from Milwaukee.

In this teardown, we open up a six-pack sequential battery-charging station, from Milwaukee.

STMicroelectronics ACEPACK IGBT Modules are highly integrated power conversion modules for industrial motor drives, solar…

STMicroelectronics ACEPACK IGBT Modules are highly integrated power conversion modules for industrial motor drives, solar panels, welding, and power management solutions from 3 kW to 30 kW.

This article provides an overview of some subtle yet important aspects of fuse functionality and design.

This article provides an overview of some subtle yet important aspects of fuse functionality and design.

This article helps you understand what PNP transistors are, how they’re used, and why they’re less common than NPN…

This article helps you understand what PNP transistors are, how they’re used, and why they’re less common than NPN transistors.