Rice University is tackling bioimplants by using magnetics. With DARPA's support on two out of three projects, what could the future of bioimplants look like?
Rice University is tackling bioimplants by using magnetics. With DARPA's support on two out of three projects, what could the future of bioimplants look like?
Yesterday, Power Integrations released a new family of flyback controller ICs which leverage GaN technology for maximize…
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?
In this article, we will discuss power supplies in harsh environments, the challenges, solutions, and available in-market…
In this article, we will discuss power supplies in harsh environments, the challenges, solutions, and available in-market products.
This week, Infineon released a new USB-PD charger that leverages a flyback converter topology for maximal efficiency.
This week, Infineon released a new USB-PD charger that leverages a flyback converter topology for maximal efficiency.
The February blackouts in Texas spurred hot debate on the best way to avoid infrastructural power issues. Microgrids are…
The February blackouts in Texas spurred hot debate on the best way to avoid infrastructural power issues. Microgrids are one such proposal.
MUS-IC, ROHM Semiconductor’s specialized family of audio electronics has a new member: a 32-bit DAC designed for…
MUS-IC, ROHM Semiconductor’s specialized family of audio electronics has a new member: a 32-bit DAC designed for high-res playback. What does this DAC teach us about the tenets of Hi-Fi electronics?
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.
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?
High-voltage electronics cause a number of issues for FETs used as load switches. A new device from Diodes Incorporated…
High-voltage electronics cause a number of issues for FETs used as load switches. A new device from Diodes Incorporated aims to tackle the long-standing issue of reverse current.
Smaller electronics call for more powerful inspection equipment. If you're building a collection of at-home lab…
Smaller electronics call for more powerful inspection equipment. If you're building a collection of at-home lab equipment, these visual tools may help you see where you're going on minuscule boards.
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.
Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion…
Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion issues. Learn about QuietStep, a proprietary algorithm from Allegro MicroSystems, as a possible solution.
This article provides designers with recommendations for protection and low-power control components for power outlet…
This article provides designers with recommendations for protection and low-power control components for power outlet design that both prevent overloads from damaging sensitive circuitry and maximize device efficiency.
The demand for data center efficiency is only expanding in 2021. Here are some methods that EEs use to increase A/C/…
The demand for data center efficiency is only expanding in 2021. Here are some methods that EEs use to increase A/C/ power conversion efficiency—including a new option of GaN-powered AC/DC power supplies.
This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…
This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.
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.
2020 ushered in a wave of GaN transistors in applications from automobiles to audio amplifiers. We talked with GaN…
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.
In the past, we touched on the theoretical underpinnings of voltage-level translators. Now, we'll discuss some practical…
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.
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.
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.
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