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LITTELFUSE Carling Technologies CHG USB CV-Chargers | Featured Product Spotlight

LITTELFUSE Carling Technologies CHG USB CV-Chargers | Featured Product Spotlight

The Carling Technologies CHG USB CV-Charger is a robust and versatile vehicle charger designed for electronic devices supporting USB 2.0 type A or USB 3.1 type C. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


RECOM REM60-W Medical Grade DC-DC Converters | New Product Brief

RECOM REM60-W Medical Grade DC-DC Converters | New Product Brief

RECOM Power REM60-W Medical Grade DC-DC Converters are reliable and efficient power conversion devices delivering a stable 60W power output. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


New MOSFETs Touted for Power Savings, Performance, and Packaging

New MOSFETs Touted for Power Savings, Performance, and Packaging

Some of the biggest impacts in power electronics stem from MOSFET innovation. Here are a few interesting offerings from Rohm, Littelfuse, and Magnachip.


News Nov 24, 2023 by Jake Hertz
I’m Thankful for These 6 EE Online Resources on All About Circuits

I’m Thankful for These 6 EE Online Resources on All About Circuits

On Thanksgiving today, Jeff reflects on how electronics technology enables all our amazing devices, and shares six useful All About Circuits online resources to be thankful for.


News Nov 23, 2023 by Jeff Child
Understanding Hysteresis in Electronic Components and Circuits

Understanding Hysteresis in Electronic Components and Circuits

Learn about the behavior and benefits of hysteresis in comparator circuits, magnetic components, and high-power devices.


Introduction to Hysteresis: Rate-Dependent and Rate-Independent Hysteresis

Introduction to Hysteresis: Rate-Dependent and Rate-Independent Hysteresis

This article, the second in a series on hysteresis, explains two types of hysteresis found in engineered systems.


What is Hysteresis? An Introduction for Electrical Engineers

What is Hysteresis? An Introduction for Electrical Engineers

Found both in nature and in engineered systems, hysteresis is a crucial design technique in certain electronic applications. In this article, we'll introduce its theoretical underpinnings.


Analyzing a Current-Mode-Controlled Buck Converter in LTspice

Analyzing a Current-Mode-Controlled Buck Converter in LTspice

In this article, we use voltage waveforms to explore the electrical behavior of key subcircuits within a CMC buck converter.


Pulsiv Unveils Its Own Nomogram, a Graphical Tool for DCM Flyback Designs

Pulsiv Unveils Its Own Nomogram, a Graphical Tool for DCM Flyback Designs

With this new tool, engineers can quickly and accurately identify primary side inductance and minimum duty cycle—without complex equation-based methods.


News Nov 07, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Implementing a Current-Mode-Controlled Buck Converter in LTspice

Implementing a Current-Mode-Controlled Buck Converter in LTspice

In this article, we use LTspice to discuss the operation of the voltage error amplifier and PWM generator in a current-mode-controlled (CMC) step-down regulator.


The Importance of Power Electronics in IIoT for Smart Manufacturing

The Importance of Power Electronics in IIoT for Smart Manufacturing

Next-generation manufacturing relies on a continuous flow of data and, therefore, reliable power for advanced control, operational efficiency, and predictive maintenance.


New GaN Power Supply IC Delivers Up to 85 Watts Without Heatsink

New GaN Power Supply IC Delivers Up to 85 Watts Without Heatsink

Power Integrations has unveiled the so-called "world’s highest-voltage, single-switch GaN switch-mode flyback power supply integrated circuit".


News Nov 02, 2023 by Duane Benson
Infineon Acquires GaN Systems, Bolstering Its Power Portfolio

Infineon Acquires GaN Systems, Bolstering Its Power Portfolio

Infineon has long been a leader in the power components industry. Now, the manufacturer is bringing GaN Systems' E-HEMTs into the fold.


News Nov 01, 2023 by Duane Benson
Introduction to Analog IC Design

Introduction to Analog IC Design

Interested in learning about analog integrated circuits? This article explores the design metrics and applications of these essential but underappreciated ICs.


Improving Battery Life in IoT Smart Camera Designs

Improving Battery Life in IoT Smart Camera Designs

The wireless connectivity side eats up a huge portion of the power budget in an IoT smart home security camera design. Learn how to keep power low as smart cameras add more processing intelligence.


TDK VLBUC Power Inductor | New Product Brief

TDK VLBUC Power Inductor | New Product Brief

The TDK VLBUC Power Inductors are specially designed with dual coil construction for Trans-Inductor Voltage Regulators (TLVR) in server applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


More Hardware En Route to Support Qi2 Wireless Charging Standard

More Hardware En Route to Support Qi2 Wireless Charging Standard

Qi2 marks the first update to the Qi wireless charging standard released in 2008.


News Oct 23, 2023 by Aaron Carman
New MOSFET Models To Simplify Your 3D Thermal Fluid Analysis Simulations

New MOSFET Models To Simplify Your 3D Thermal Fluid Analysis Simulations

Learn how to use a simplified MOSFET model for CFD thermal analysis with step-by-step instructions and guidelines on how to interpret the simulation results.


Designing a Current-Mode-Controlled Buck Converter in LTspice

Designing a Current-Mode-Controlled Buck Converter in LTspice

In this article, we’ll learn about current-mode control (CMC) for switching regulators by examining the layout of an example circuit in LTspice.


Current-Mode Control for Switching Regulators

Current-Mode Control for Switching Regulators

This article provides a primer on current-mode control, a widely used alternative to voltage-mode control that provides faster response to changes in input voltage and load current.