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Day 4: Making the Transition from Science to Technology

Day 4: Making the Transition from Science to Technology

Learn about the research being conducted on cutting-edge technologies and how these innovations are already changing the world.


News Sep 16, 2021 by Kate Smith
Dialog Designs New PMICs to Help Cars Be Smarter, Not Hotter

Dialog Designs New PMICs to Help Cars Be Smarter, Not Hotter

AI embedded processors are becoming a staple in next-gen vehicles. But this high level of processing also generates massive heat. Multiphase buck technology can mitigate the trade-off.


News Aug 20, 2021 by Jake Hertz
WiBotic Gets Creative With New Wireless Charging for Robots and Drones

WiBotic Gets Creative With New Wireless Charging for Robots and Drones

Different types of robots require different types of charging. Wibotic can keep options flexible by providing programmable onboard chargers.


News Aug 17, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
Deep Dive Into a New Offline Switcher IC, a Buoy for Smart Home Power

Deep Dive Into a New Offline Switcher IC, a Buoy for Smart Home Power

Power Integrations recently released an offline switcher IC. What's unique about this device? And what does it have to do with zero-crossing detection and x-capacitor discharge?


News Aug 07, 2021 by Ikimi .O
Hall Effect Current Sensing: Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Configurations

Hall Effect Current Sensing: Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Configurations

Learn the basics of Hall effect current sensors in this technical article.


New PMICs Leverage Maximum Power Point Tracking for Energy Harvesting

New PMICs Leverage Maximum Power Point Tracking for Energy Harvesting

Recently, energy harvesting technology has become more and more prevalent. What are the basics of it and what new PMICs are making waves?


News Jul 13, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Optimizing Power Management with NXP’s i.MX RT500 Crossover MCU

Optimizing Power Management with NXP’s i.MX RT500 Crossover MCU

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.


Amazon Invests in Battery Management System Start-up ION Energy with Carbon Neutrality in Mind

Amazon Invests in Battery Management System Start-up ION Energy with Carbon Neutrality in Mind

What do battery management systems have to do with carbon neutrality? Amazon partners with ION Energy as part of their $2 billion investment program.


News Jul 07, 2021 by Lianne Frith
Home EV Charging and “Energy Independence”: Meet myenergi Lead Engineer Robin Richard

Home EV Charging and “Energy Independence”: Meet myenergi Lead Engineer Robin Richard

Pessimism about renewables, Meet Robin Richard, the lead engineer for myenergi, a company hoping to make renewable infrastructure accessible to all.


News Jul 05, 2021 by Ingrid Fadelli
TI’s New SAR ADCs Beat Old Noise and Sampling Rate Challenges

TI’s New SAR ADCs Beat Old Noise and Sampling Rate Challenges

TI extends its family of SAR ADCs, striving to beat old design challenges. How do these new family members stack up when compared to some competitors?


IoT Energy Harvesting Challenges: e-peas Tackles It Head-on with New PMICs

IoT Energy Harvesting Challenges: e-peas Tackles It Head-on with New PMICs

With its new PMIC, e-peas hopes to enable more performant energy harvesting for IoT devices. But to do so, what are the challenges that come with IoT energy harvesting?


News Jun 18, 2021 by Jake Hertz
TI vs. NXP vs. Analog: Comparing Battery Management Systems

TI vs. NXP vs. Analog: Comparing Battery Management Systems

Recently, Analog Devices has added to its battery management system portfolio. Since EV systems are quickly advancing, the question of how does this system compare to others?


Simplifying IoT: Nordic Launches Its “First” PMIC for nRF SoCs

Simplifying IoT: Nordic Launches Its “First” PMIC for nRF SoCs

Nordic Semiconductor has taken its next step towards being a one-stop solution to IoT design by introducing its first PMIC, the nPM1100.


News Jun 01, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
New Buck/Boost Regulator Focuses on Managing Supercapacitor Backup Power Systems

New Buck/Boost Regulator Focuses on Managing Supercapacitor Backup Power Systems

Today, Maxim Integrated released a new PMIC with supercapacitor backup power supplies in mind.


News Jun 01, 2021 by Kate Smith
Nix the Heat Sink: New GaN ICs Aim to Slim Down Power Supply Design

Nix the Heat Sink: New GaN ICs Aim to Slim Down Power Supply Design

Yesterday, Power Integrations released a new family of flyback controller ICs which leverage GaN technology for maximize efficiency. Could this help push GaN further mainstream?


News May 25, 2021 by Jake Hertz
As EVs Heat Up, Can Thermal Management Systems Cool Them Down?

As EVs Heat Up, Can Thermal Management Systems Cool Them Down?

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.


News Mar 24, 2021 by Nicholas St. John
When Things Go Wrong: Battery Management System Failure Mitigation

When Things Go Wrong: Battery Management System Failure Mitigation

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.


Introduction to Battery Management Systems

Introduction to Battery Management Systems

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.


Allegro Packs Power, Voltage, and AC/DC Current Monitoring Into New Hall-Effect IC

Allegro Packs Power, Voltage, and AC/DC Current Monitoring Into New Hall-Effect IC

Many Hall-effect sensors specialize in one area of power monitoring—voltage, current, or power from either AC or DC signals. Allegro says its new IC monitors all of these metrics in one chip.


News Jan 11, 2021 by Jake Hertz
More Cells, More Range: TI’s Wireless Battery Management System Frees EV Space for More Design Innovation

More Cells, More Range: TI’s Wireless Battery Management System Frees EV Space for More Design Innovation

We spoke with Texas Instruments to learn more about this new tech, which they feel can shake up the EV industry.


News Jan 07, 2021 by Jake Hertz