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Belgian company e-peas is looking to disrupt the IoT industry by providing an array of energy-harvesting PMICs and low power MCUs.

Belgian company e-peas is looking to disrupt the IoT industry by providing an array of energy-harvesting PMICs and low power MCUs.

In this video tutorial we will focus on integrated circuits that help us to generate supply voltages for analog, digital,…

In this video tutorial we will focus on integrated circuits that help us to generate supply voltages for analog, digital, and mixed-signal designs.

This buck-boost converter comes at a time when universal battery charging is becoming a realistic possibility.

This buck-boost converter comes at a time when universal battery charging is becoming a realistic possibility.

Many drivers are reticent to invest in electric vehicles because of the scarcity of charging stations. But some companies…

Many drivers are reticent to invest in electric vehicles because of the scarcity of charging stations. But some companies are getting creative with urban charging methods.

Thermal management of electronics is critical for high-reliability applications and is essential to improve the…

Thermal management of electronics is critical for high-reliability applications and is essential to improve the performance of electrical systems such as those in EVs, smartphones, and laptops.

How exactly does the UK plan to ban new diesel and petrol car sales by 2035? The VIGIL project is a start.

How exactly does the UK plan to ban new diesel and petrol car sales by 2035? The VIGIL project is a start.

What's worse than overcurrent events? Overcurrent events in space.

What's worse than overcurrent events? Overcurrent events in space.

Managing heat in LED drivers is a challenge when the device encounters a high input voltage, but the output voltage is…

Managing heat in LED drivers is a challenge when the device encounters a high input voltage, but the output voltage is low. In these cases, an “energy sharing” mechanism may be a solution.

Designing hearables can be tricky enough, considering the constraints on power, space, electrical noise, and heat…

Designing hearables can be tricky enough, considering the constraints on power, space, electrical noise, and heat dissipation. Maxim says they're leveling up a new PMIC for the job.

Selecting the right switching DC-DC step-down regulator while minimizing EMI can feel like a balancing act. Here's an…

Selecting the right switching DC-DC step-down regulator while minimizing EMI can feel like a balancing act. Here's an idea of how to do it with ADI's new integrated regulator.

A flurry of new ventures has produced powerful, silicon-on-polymer chips for complex applications—but how do they…

A flurry of new ventures has produced powerful, silicon-on-polymer chips for complex applications—but how do they compare to standard chip designs?

Renesas' new reference designs for Xilinx's FPGAs and SoCs solve the issues of multiphase regulators. But how might they…

Renesas' new reference designs for Xilinx's FPGAs and SoCs solve the issues of multiphase regulators. But how might they also speed up the design process for in-demand medical devices?

APEC was canceled less than a week before the event. What did we miss? Is there still a way for us to stay up to date on…

APEC was canceled less than a week before the event. What did we miss? Is there still a way for us to stay up to date on power electronic trends?

This article explores how a power management voltage regulator’s efficiency and quiescent current play a critical role…

This article explores how a power management voltage regulator’s efficiency and quiescent current play a critical role in wireless security camera battery life.

The new BridgeSwitch motor drivers from Power Integrations stand out for several reasons, like its package and system…

The new BridgeSwitch motor drivers from Power Integrations stand out for several reasons, like its package and system monitoring. But what do we make of their fundamental label as "FREDFETs?"

High voltage and high reliability is king in IGBT drivers. Power Integrations is rising to the call.

High voltage and high reliability is king in IGBT drivers. Power Integrations is rising to the call.

Apple ultimately canceled its wireless power program because of coil alignment. Three new platforms aim to work around…

Apple ultimately canceled its wireless power program because of coil alignment. Three new platforms aim to work around the problem that slowed the tech giant down.

The BD7J200 has a wide input voltage range and does not require an external MOSFET.

The BD7J200 has a wide input voltage range and does not require an external MOSFET.

Renesas’ ISL91301B PMIC is featured in Google’s Coral devices, including the Mini PCIe Accelerator, M.2 Accelerator, and SoM.

Renesas’ ISL91301B PMIC is featured in Google’s Coral devices, including the Mini PCIe Accelerator, M.2 Accelerator, and SoM.