How does a Class B power amplifier work? What makes it more efficient than a Class A power amplifier? Learn the answers in this article.
How does a Class B power amplifier work? What makes it more efficient than a Class A power amplifier? Learn the answers in this article.
This week, TI unveiled several single-chip automotive solutions at CES—one of which is the first automotive radar…
This week, TI unveiled several single-chip automotive solutions at CES—one of which is the first automotive radar sensor for satellite architectures.
New gate driver circuits address the challenges of wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductors to help these high-power devices…
New gate driver circuits address the challenges of wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductors to help these high-power devices harness their potential.
Understanding the unique advantages provided by silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) can help you select the…
Understanding the unique advantages provided by silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) can help you select the optimal technology to meet your products’ power, thermal, and size requirements.
AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and…
AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.
On the 120th anniversary of the first powered, controlled flight by a heavier-than-air aircraft, we reflect on…
On the 120th anniversary of the first powered, controlled flight by a heavier-than-air aircraft, we reflect on Curtiss-Wright's legacy as an aviation pioneer.
As we look back on the year, let’s take a look at All About Circuits’ most popular and memorable technical content.
As we look back on the year, let’s take a look at All About Circuits’ most popular and memorable technical content.
RF amplifier design is a challenging task, involving trade-offs between linearity, efficiency, gain, and output power.…
RF amplifier design is a challenging task, involving trade-offs between linearity, efficiency, gain, and output power. Here, we examine how a common-emitter circuit can, or can't, function as a power amplifier.
Infineon has released XHP 3 IGBT modules to simplify parallelization in complex designs without sacrificing efficiency.
Infineon has released XHP 3 IGBT modules to simplify parallelization in complex designs without sacrificing efficiency.
P-Duke, an industry leader in power conversion solutions, meets this escalating demand for improved performance and…
P-Duke, an industry leader in power conversion solutions, meets this escalating demand for improved performance and dependability with their new RCD10U and RED40U ultra-wide input DC-to-DC converters.
High-energy and power-dense supercapacitor technologies from Kyocera AVX and Littelfuse help with power management and…
High-energy and power-dense supercapacitor technologies from Kyocera AVX and Littelfuse help with power management and extend operating times for battery-powered devices and systems.
In this roundup, we highlight how Onsemi, Mitsubishi Electric, and ST have each expanded their SiC capacity.
In this roundup, we highlight how Onsemi, Mitsubishi Electric, and ST have each expanded their SiC capacity.
The new 1,200 V SiC MOSFETs are the first product of Nexperia's recent partnership with Mitsubishi Electric.
The new 1,200 V SiC MOSFETs are the first product of Nexperia's recent partnership with Mitsubishi Electric.
Diamonds are an engineer's best friend? With a breakdown voltage of ~5 kV, diamond-based devices may hold the key to…
Diamonds are an engineer's best friend? With a breakdown voltage of ~5 kV, diamond-based devices may hold the key to higher efficiency in power systems.
The 120-W infrared high-output laser diode can offer higher precision for distance measurement and spatial recognition in…
The 120-W infrared high-output laser diode can offer higher precision for distance measurement and spatial recognition in 3D ToF systems.
As electronics get smaller, TI’s newest GaN chips keep pace by shrinking the size of power electronics such as AC-DC…
As electronics get smaller, TI’s newest GaN chips keep pace by shrinking the size of power electronics such as AC-DC laptop adapters.
Automotive electronics innovations simplify human-machine interaction, power systems, and interconnectivity.
Automotive electronics innovations simplify human-machine interaction, power systems, and interconnectivity.
NXP’s battery cell controller offers improved battery monitoring across a range of temperatures and voltages. This…
NXP’s battery cell controller offers improved battery monitoring across a range of temperatures and voltages. This article examines why EV battery management is so difficult and details NXP’s battery cell controller.
Learn five alternatives to spread spectrum for EMI mitigation in switched-mode power supplies: passive and active EMI…
Learn five alternatives to spread spectrum for EMI mitigation in switched-mode power supplies: passive and active EMI filtering, slew rate control, advanced packaging, and PCB layout optimization.
The new FETs aim to provide more efficient operation for lower-power electronic systems.
The new FETs aim to provide more efficient operation for lower-power electronic systems.