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.
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.
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.
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.
This article explores how MHEVs differ from a traditional ICE vehicle, touching on the electrification of the powertrain…
This article explores how MHEVs differ from a traditional ICE vehicle, touching on the electrification of the powertrain by digging into some of the key differences in terms of architecture.
Gallium nitride, or GaN, was a hot topic among power companies at APEC 2018. AAC's Karissa Manske had the chance to ask…
Gallium nitride, or GaN, was a hot topic among power companies at APEC 2018. AAC's Karissa Manske had the chance to ask GaN Systems CEO, Jim Witham, about what GaN's capable of and where we'll see it in the future.
The key target of the InnoSwitch3-Pro is to support both fast-charging protocols in consumer devices, and non-charging…
The key target of the InnoSwitch3-Pro is to support both fast-charging protocols in consumer devices, and non-charging applications requiring either a load-controlled or configurable output.
STMicroelectronics announces a new low-voltage three-phase and “three-sense” motor driver IC.
STMicroelectronics announces a new low-voltage three-phase and “three-sense” motor driver IC.
The new ZVS power modules from Vicor offer high efficiencies at high temperatures.
The new ZVS power modules from Vicor offer high efficiencies at high temperatures.
This News Brief covers Silicon Labs' WF200 transceiver and WFM200 module, recently added to their Wi-Fi portfolio.
This News Brief covers Silicon Labs' WF200 transceiver and WFM200 module, recently added to their Wi-Fi portfolio.
A new tiny sensor tag and data logger IC offers efficient and accurate monitoring of sensitive assets.
A new tiny sensor tag and data logger IC offers efficient and accurate monitoring of sensitive assets.
Check out this buck converter that is designed to extend battery life from months to years in IoT applications, like…
Check out this buck converter that is designed to extend battery life from months to years in IoT applications, like sensor nodes and beacons.
In this teardown, we unlock an electronic touchpad keyless entry door lock system to learn some of its secrets.
In this teardown, we unlock an electronic touchpad keyless entry door lock system to learn some of its secrets.
It is probably unlikely the car was launched with its full suite of electronics on board, but just for fun, let’s take…
It is probably unlikely the car was launched with its full suite of electronics on board, but just for fun, let’s take a look at what would happen if a fully outfitted, typical Tesla Roadster were sent into space.
Texas Instruments recently released their new SMBus multi-chemistry battery buck-boost charge controller for rechargeable…
Texas Instruments recently released their new SMBus multi-chemistry battery buck-boost charge controller for rechargeable battery systems that require high-efficiency solutions.
There's a new standard for the air! Focused on user experience, IEEE 802.11ax-2019 promises to have you loving your Wi-Fi…
There's a new standard for the air! Focused on user experience, IEEE 802.11ax-2019 promises to have you loving your Wi-Fi even more! This article takes a look at the proposed standard.
This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explores a self-biased class C stage that could be used in an RF…
This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explores a self-biased class C stage that could be used in an RF power amplifier.
Qualcomm has announced a new line of SoCs designed to keep earbuds low power and in a smaller form factor.
Qualcomm has announced a new line of SoCs designed to keep earbuds low power and in a smaller form factor.