TDK recently announced the so-called "lowest power waterproof MEMS barometric pressure sensor." Why did TDK choose capacitive MEMS as the go-to architecture for…
TDK recently announced the so-called "lowest power waterproof MEMS barometric pressure sensor." Why did TDK choose capacitive MEMS as the go-to architecture for low power?
All About Circuits sat down with Texas Instruments to hear firsthand about the company's efforts to help engineers…
All About Circuits sat down with Texas Instruments to hear firsthand about the company's efforts to help engineers achieve low-EMI power designs—without compromising size or performance.
Leakage current is yet another hurdle as Moore's law marches on. Manufacturing techniques, design methods, and research…
Leakage current is yet another hurdle as Moore's law marches on. Manufacturing techniques, design methods, and research projects are taking on the challenge.
Managing heat in EVs is no simple task. With materials research and heat-resistant power electronics, however, thermal…
Managing heat in EVs is no simple task. With materials research and heat-resistant power electronics, however, thermal management systems are slowly advancing EV adoption.
Why do cryptocurrency mines burn so much power? And how might mining power supply units (PSUs) be different from…
Why do cryptocurrency mines burn so much power? And how might mining power supply units (PSUs) be different from general-purpose PSUs?
ADAS and AVAS are known to add a number of speakers to an automotive audio system. Class-D amplifiers, however, may be a…
ADAS and AVAS are known to add a number of speakers to an automotive audio system. Class-D amplifiers, however, may be a useful solution for cutting size, costs, heat, and power consumption.
Learn how to reduce second harmonic distortion by following some guidelines for placing decoupling capacitors in your PCB layout.
Learn how to reduce second harmonic distortion by following some guidelines for placing decoupling capacitors in your PCB layout.
Many current P-channel MOSFETs don't cut it for high-voltage applications. To meet the challenge, a new family of PMOS is…
Many current P-channel MOSFETs don't cut it for high-voltage applications. To meet the challenge, a new family of PMOS is claimed to feature 62% lower RDS(on) than comparable devices.
What is thermal runaway in Li-ion battery systems? And how do battery management systems help mitigate failure for…
What is thermal runaway in Li-ion battery systems? And how do battery management systems help mitigate failure for improved safety? Learn more in this technical article.
Learn the high-level basics of what role battery management systems (BMSs) play in power design and what components are…
Learn the high-level basics of what role battery management systems (BMSs) play in power design and what components are necessary for their basic functions.
From industry to academia, silicon carbide has been making headlines in the first month of 2021.
From industry to academia, silicon carbide has been making headlines in the first month of 2021.
IoT designers are commonly plagued with the issue of long-term deployment. Energy-harvesting paradigms, including a new…
IoT designers are commonly plagued with the issue of long-term deployment. Energy-harvesting paradigms, including a new solar harvesting device from Maxim, may be a promising supplement to battery cells.
This article explores components that protect and control their circuits in smart home security applications,…
This article explores components that protect and control their circuits in smart home security applications, specifically components for protecting wired and wireless security cameras and wired doorbell cameras.
From EV charging stations to OLEDs in TV screens, Super Junction MOSFETs can be a useful design option when power…
From EV charging stations to OLEDs in TV screens, Super Junction MOSFETs can be a useful design option when power efficiency is paramount.
Design teams, especially in the power sector, may be increasingly asked to benchmark performance with Figures of Merit.…
Design teams, especially in the power sector, may be increasingly asked to benchmark performance with Figures of Merit. What is this standard and how might it be evolving alongside component innovation?
Dendrites have long since plagued lithium-ion batteries with problems that not only shorten their lifespans, but in some…
Dendrites have long since plagued lithium-ion batteries with problems that not only shorten their lifespans, but in some situations can be outright dangerous. Here’s how recent research efforts have contributed to the fight against these microscopic adversaries.
In safety-critical applications, like in automotive designs, reliability is key. Here are a few ways IPDs can guard…
In safety-critical applications, like in automotive designs, reliability is key. Here are a few ways IPDs can guard against issues related to current, heat, and more.
This article discusses the different factors in designing vehicle battery systems to adhere to EV Battery Standards.
This article discusses the different factors in designing vehicle battery systems to adhere to EV Battery Standards.
Power manufacturers are increasingly drilling down on power density as a priority. Here are a few recent updates around…
Power manufacturers are increasingly drilling down on power density as a priority. Here are a few recent updates around the industry.
As modulation scheme efficiency goes up, power amplifier efficiency goes down. Xilinx, TI, and Skyworks are bringing…
As modulation scheme efficiency goes up, power amplifier efficiency goes down. Xilinx, TI, and Skyworks are bringing their expertise to the table to reconcile the trade-off.
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