Tesla recently revealed its intent to adopt lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in its standard range vehicles. What do LFP batteries have on Li-ion?
Tesla recently revealed its intent to adopt lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in its standard range vehicles. What do LFP batteries have on Li-ion?
This month has been a busy one in the FET space. Here are a few FETs from EPC, UnitedSiC, and Intel that depart from…
This month has been a busy one in the FET space. Here are a few FETs from EPC, UnitedSiC, and Intel that depart from traditional silicon transistors in interesting ways.
Power Integrations' new InnoSwitch3-PD family is said to reduce the number of the required components by about 50…
Power Integrations' new InnoSwitch3-PD family is said to reduce the number of the required components by about 50 percent compared to conventional solutions.
Using load biasing, the new MOSFET gate driver has turn-on speeds in the order of tens of microseconds. It's also the…
Using load biasing, the new MOSFET gate driver has turn-on speeds in the order of tens of microseconds. It's also the so-called first of its kind that doesn't require an external power supply.
MasterGaN integrates GaN transistors and half-bridge gate drivers on a single chip. Now, the family has grown to support…
MasterGaN integrates GaN transistors and half-bridge gate drivers on a single chip. Now, the family has grown to support higher-efficiency technology.
How does an amplifier's input offset voltage impact the accuracy of a current sense resistor's measurement? And how does…
How does an amplifier's input offset voltage impact the accuracy of a current sense resistor's measurement? And how does amplifier output swing affect your shunt resistor value? Learn this and more in this technical article.
Learn how to use non-linear models in LTspice to simulate the characteristics of transformers, a crucial part of SMPS…
Learn how to use non-linear models in LTspice to simulate the characteristics of transformers, a crucial part of SMPS (switched-mode power supply) design.
In this article, we’ll discuss why a discrete implementation cannot provide a high accuracy in resistive current sensing.
In this article, we’ll discuss why a discrete implementation cannot provide a high accuracy in resistive current sensing.
Some wearable manufacturers don’t consider energy harvesting (of any sort) a good return on investment. In pursuit of…
Some wearable manufacturers don’t consider energy harvesting (of any sort) a good return on investment. In pursuit of self-powered wearables, EE researchers are looking to change that.
Safety is always a major concern for designers, especially in vehicles. Hoping to further ADAS safety, TDK, Maxim…
Safety is always a major concern for designers, especially in vehicles. Hoping to further ADAS safety, TDK, Maxim Integrated, and Rohde & Schwarz release new devices.
Recent LED drivers from Maxim Integrated, STMicroelectronics, and ON Semiconductor promise improved performance in LED…
Recent LED drivers from Maxim Integrated, STMicroelectronics, and ON Semiconductor promise improved performance in LED lighting applications. This article covers these releases and their specifications.
Recently, energy harvesting technology has become more and more prevalent. What are the basics of it and what new PMICs…
Recently, energy harvesting technology has become more and more prevalent. What are the basics of it and what new PMICs are making waves?
In this installation of the "Protect Your Ports! Top Design Tips to Keep Your Communications Connected" series, we'll…
In this installation of the "Protect Your Ports! Top Design Tips to Keep Your Communications Connected" series, we'll discuss low-speed interfaces and power supply circuits—including audio/video ports, DC power supplies, and more—as well as various methods of how to protect them.
This article provides an introduction to microcontroller power management concepts. The NXP i.MX RT500 family of…
This article provides an introduction to microcontroller power management concepts. The NXP i.MX RT500 family of crossover MCUs will be used to provide examples of how these power management concepts can be employed by embedded developers in their applications.
Simplifying designs are never easy, especially with power. So how did these three companies tackle simplifying power…
Simplifying designs are never easy, especially with power. So how did these three companies tackle simplifying power conversion systems?
The development of fast-charging EV stations will rely heavily on the use of wide-bandgap semiconductors, which is what…
The development of fast-charging EV stations will rely heavily on the use of wide-bandgap semiconductors, which is what ON Semiconductor is aiming for with its new SiC MOSFETs.
With the recent focus on EVs, new Hall Effect sensors have been hitting the market, some are even using new technologies.
With the recent focus on EVs, new Hall Effect sensors have been hitting the market, some are even using new technologies.
With EVs being a hot topic recently, what trending designs were used in the past could be learned from? Oak Ridge…
With EVs being a hot topic recently, what trending designs were used in the past could be learned from? Oak Ridge National Laboratory aims to do just that through its benchmarking project.
In this article, we will discuss power supplies in harsh environments, the challenges, solutions, and available in-market…
In this article, we will discuss power supplies in harsh environments, the challenges, solutions, and available in-market products.
With the rise of edge computing, companies and researchers alike are doubling down on sustainability—from tracking…
With the rise of edge computing, companies and researchers alike are doubling down on sustainability—from tracking endangered harbor seals to monitoring crop growth.
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