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This article proposes a simple microcontroller power-supply circuit that is worth considering when you’re developing a…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This month, Samsung released news of the "world’s smallest power inductor." What does this miniaturization mean for…

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?

Intel Enpirion PowerSoC modules are DC-DC step-down converters that integrate nearly all the components needed to build a…

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.

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

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

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

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.

You read that right. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have developed a method to take the common brick…

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.

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context…

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.

Signal switching is vital in test systems, and there are many options to accomplish the task. Here's why reed relay-based…

Signal switching is vital in test systems, and there are many options to accomplish the task. Here's why reed relay-based switching systems may be your best bet.

As the electrification of the automotive space increases, good power system design has never been more important. This…

As the electrification of the automotive space increases, good power system design has never been more important. This episode, we dive deep into power design considerations.

External capacitors can quickly clutter PCB real estate and drive up BOM costs. What if we could do away with them altogether?

External capacitors can quickly clutter PCB real estate and drive up BOM costs. What if we could do away with them altogether?

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

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

Whenever we discuss power semiconductors, the feature that takes center stage is power efficiency. But what exactly do we…

Whenever we discuss power semiconductors, the feature that takes center stage is power efficiency. But what exactly do we mean by that term?

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.

A research team from the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) School of Engineering is redesigning how electricity is…

A research team from the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) School of Engineering is redesigning how electricity is distributed within power grids.

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?

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.