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Texas Instruments Serves Up GaN FETs for Smaller Power Converters

As electronics get smaller, TI’s newest GaN chips keep pace by shrinking the size of power electronics such as AC-DC laptop adapters.

one day ago by Aaron Carman

How To Reduce EMI in Switching-Converters When Spread Spectrum Is Not an Option

Learn five alternatives to spread spectrum for EMI mitigation in switched-mode power supplies: passive and active EMI filtering, slew rate control, advanced packaging, and PCB layout optimization.

5 days ago by Jonathan Riley, Texas Instruments

Infineon Claims First 15 V Trench Power MOSFETs in a PQFN Package

The new FETs aim to provide more efficient operation for lower-power electronic systems.

5 days ago by Jake Hertz

New GaN Power Supply IC Delivers Up to 85 Watts Without Heatsink

Power Integrations has unveiled the so-called "world’s highest-voltage, single-switch GaN switch-mode flyback power supply integrated circuit".

November 02, 2023 by Duane Benson

Selecting a MOSFET for Buck-Boost DC-DC Converters in Car USB PD Designs

Selecting the right power MOSFET for your DC-DC converter can improve efficiency and minimize heating. Learn the tradeoffs associated with MOSFET on-resistance and gate charge for an H-bridge buck-boost DC-DC converter design.

October 12, 2023 by Hiroshi Takei, Toshiba

Navitas Technology Takes GaN to New Power Heights

A new and improved GaN technology is moving from the cell phone charger market into higher power, high-reliability applications. EE Power spoke with Navitas’ Stephen Oliver to find out how, and we’ve got everything engineers need to know.

September 25, 2023 by Barbara Vergetis Lundin

Connector Reboots: Apple iPhone Goes USB-C, Intel Delivers Thunderbolt 5

It’s a consequential time in the connectivity world. While Apple switches to USB-C on its new iPhone 15, Intel has released version 5 of its Thunderbolt standard.

September 21, 2023 by Jake Hertz

TOSHIBA TCR1HF CMOS Linear LDO Regulator IC | New Product Brief

Toshiba TCR1HF CMOS Linear LDO Regulator ICs are advanced silicon monolithic ICs crafted for power supply applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

September 06, 2023 by Mouser Electronics

Understanding and Minimizing Switching Noise Jitter (SNJ)

Switching noise jitter (SNJ) is an important concept to digest and a tricky problem to manage. Learn the background of SNJ and how employing innovative filtering technology can smooth the way.

August 17, 2023 by Steve Taranovich, TransSIP

TDK-LAMBDA CUS250M 250W AC-DC Power Supplies | New Product Brief

The CUS250M AC-DC Power Supplies provide an impressive 250 watts of power within a compact 2 by 4-inch package. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

August 15, 2023 by Mouser Electronics

Exploring Output Ripple in a Negative Voltage Charge Pump Using LTspice

In this article, we’ll use LTspice simulations to more thoroughly understand output-voltage ripple and consider techniques for mitigating it within a charge pump circuit.

June 21, 2023 by Robert Keim

Analyzing Oscillator Frequency in an LTspice Negative Voltage Charge Pump

Continuing our in-depth look at a simple SPICE circuit that can generate a negative supply voltage, we’ll consider the effect of oscillator frequency on the system’s performance parameters.

June 18, 2023 by Robert Keim

P-Duke TBF500 AC/DC 500 Watt Power Supply Series | Digital Datasheet

AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.

June 08, 2023 by P-Duke Power

Kikusui PXB Series | Digital Datasheet

The Kikusui PXB series of 20 kilowatt DC bidirectional power supplies sit in a compact single 3U size frame and are ideal for defense, aerospace, avionics, EV, and renewable energy testing applications

May 16, 2023 by Kikusui Electronics

Analyzing a Negative Voltage Charge Pump in LTspice—Source and Load Resistance

Learn about using LTspice simulations to provide important insight into the performance of a switched-capacitor voltage-inverting power supply.

May 14, 2023 by Robert Keim

Infineon Unwraps Wireless Power Transmitter IC for up to 50 W Charging

Released in time for PCIM Europe this week, the new chip's integrated approach is aimed at enabling easier and more-cost-efficient wireless charging designs.

May 08, 2023 by Jake Hertz

Infineon Charges Up Automotive Designs With New Power Solutions

From in-car entertainment to high-powered drivetrains, the latest chips from Infineon offer new and improved power performance for automotive applications.

May 04, 2023 by Aaron Carman

Designing a Wideband Analog Voltage and Current Meter

Design a wideband analog multimeter to measure AC voltages and currents from 20 Hz to 1 MHz with a selectable sensitivity from 1 mV to 100 V, while the ammeter has a selectable current sensitivity of 10 mA to 10 A.

May 03, 2023 by John Woodgate

Learn Stub Tuning With a Smith Chart

Learn about impedance matching stub tuning using a Smith chart, as well as single and double stub tuning, impedance contour, and the "forbidden region" of a Smith chart.

April 21, 2023 by Dr. Steve Arar

Latest GaN ICs Crank out More Speed, Efficiency, and Power Density

Leveraging gallium nitride (GaN) technology, the latest batch of power devices boast improved performance, high efficiency, and low design costs.

April 15, 2023 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle