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TDK-LAMBDA CUS400M 3"x5” Medical & Industrial Power Supplies | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

December 23, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

Circuit Protection, Control, and Sensing Design Considerations for 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.

December 22, 2020 by Ryan Sheahen, Littelfuse

“GaN Is Like a Ferrari:” How GaN Is on the Fast Track for 2021

2020 ushered in a wave of GaN transistors in applications from automobiles to audio amplifiers. We talked with GaN Systems CEO Jim Witham to find out why he thinks 2021 could see even more GaN adoption.

December 18, 2020 by Jake Hertz

PCB Design Considerations When Using Bi-Directional Translators

In the past, we touched on the theoretical underpinnings of voltage-level translators. Now, we'll discuss some practical design tips for using these increasingly-common devices in your design.

December 11, 2020 by Nicholas St. John

Common Protection Functions of an Intelligent Power Device (IPD)

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.

November 27, 2020 by Steve Arar

Power Density Roundup: New Assets in a Power Engineer’s Toolbox

Power manufacturers are increasingly drilling down on power density as a priority. Here are a few recent updates around the industry.

November 23, 2020 by Steve Arar

Medical Power Supplies Are in a League of Their Own

Power supply design is always extremely important, but no application may have more stringent design requirements than medical devices.

November 18, 2020 by Jake Hertz

A Low-Cost Method of Powering a Microcontroller

This article proposes a simple microcontroller power-supply circuit that is worth considering when you’re developing a (very) cost-sensitive system.

October 30, 2020 by Robert Keim

Dropping the LDO: New Buck Converter from TI Integrates Ferrite Beads

Last week, TI announced its newest product: a low-noise buck converter bolstered by integrated ferrite beads.

October 26, 2020 by Jake Hertz

LTspice Performance Analysis of a Precision Current Pump

In this article, we will use simulations to assess important aspects of the performance of an op-amp-based current source.

October 20, 2020 by Robert Keim

How to Design a Precision Current Pump with Op-Amps

This article discusses a voltage-controlled current-source circuit that requires only two op-amps and a handful of resistors.

October 16, 2020 by Robert Keim

Samsung’s Claim of “World’s Smallest Power Inductor” Has Big Design Implications

This month, Samsung released news of the "world’s smallest power inductor." What does this miniaturization mean for electronic design, even at a theoretical level?

September 24, 2020 by Jake Hertz

ADAS and Autonomous Driving Hits the Fast Lane for Smarter, Safer Vehicles

Driver-assisted and automated driving applications pose unique challenges to engineers. Learn more about how power designers must address logistical and safety concerns in the automotive field.

In partnership with Eaton Electronic Components

Power Semiconductor Technology: Striking a Balance between Power, Robustness, and Cost

The choice of power semiconductor components in automotive design always comes down to a trade-off between power, robustness, and cost. Learn about the technology behind these characteristics and how the best decision can be made.

In partnership with Infineon

TO-LL and MDmesh M6: The Latest Breakthrough in High-Level Telecom SMPS

This paper presents the ST’s new SMD package TO-LL (TO-LeadLess) and its benefits in terms of thermal management, PCB area, switching performance, and parasitic inductance on the leads.

In partnership with STMicroelectronics

Introducing New TE Connectivity TV-8 Rated OJT Series Power Relays

TE Connectivity’s new 10A TV-8 rated OJT power relays (2071507-1, 2071508-1, and 2071509-1) offer a compact and powerful design solution that can withstand up to a 117A inrush current in a 40% smaller size, compared to similarly rated relays.

In partnership with Future Electronics

Enpirion PowerSoC Modules Integrate Nearly all Components Needed to Build a Power Supply

Intel Enpirion PowerSoC modules are DC-DC step-down converters that integrate nearly all the components needed to build a power supply without sacrificing performance or efficiency. These solutions are designed to meet strict FPGA, ASIC, and processor power requirements.

August 25, 2020 by Tamara Lin, Intel

How to Enable USB-C Power Exchanges With and Without Power Delivery

In this article, we'll discuss the main features required to have a USB-C power exchange with and without PD.

August 22, 2020 by Steve Arar

Using a Supervisory Circuit to Turn a Conventional SRAM into Fast Non-Volatile Memory

How can you build a fast non-volatile memory from a conventional SRAM? It turns out, you only need a back-up battery and some control circuitry.

August 21, 2020 by Steve Arar

Brick or Battery? A New Study Indicates That Red Bricks Can Be Used as Supercapacitors

You read that right. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have developed a method to take the common brick and convert it into a medium of energy storage.

August 12, 2020 by Jake Hertz