Design teams, especially in the power sector, may be increasingly asked to benchmark performance with Figures of Merit. What is this standard and how might it be…
Design teams, especially in the power sector, may be increasingly asked to benchmark performance with Figures of Merit. What is this standard and how might it be evolving alongside component innovation?
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.
Qi-certified wireless charging devices are now commonplace in the consumer market. But how exactly does Qi achieve…
Qi-certified wireless charging devices are now commonplace in the consumer market. But how exactly does Qi achieve wireless power transfer at the circuit level?
FETs and MOSFETs don't always cut it for dynamic applications. Nexperia says it has created a new flavor of FETs designed…
FETs and MOSFETs don't always cut it for dynamic applications. Nexperia says it has created a new flavor of FETs designed to rise to the challenge.
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.
How does the new dual 40 V MOSFET, claimed as an "industry best" for power saving and size, compare to other devices like it?
How does the new dual 40 V MOSFET, claimed as an "industry best" for power saving and size, compare to other devices like it?
The new isolated gate driver for high-powered SiC and GaN power devices is said to reduce PCB space, eliminate external…
The new isolated gate driver for high-powered SiC and GaN power devices is said to reduce PCB space, eliminate external components, and increase power efficiency in EVs.
In this article, learn about the power density in power management systems, including how it is estimated, its…
In this article, learn about the power density in power management systems, including how it is estimated, its limitations, and solutions for overcoming those limitations.
This article is the first in a two-part series that reviews the basics of electromagnetic compatibility tests. First,…
This article is the first in a two-part series that reviews the basics of electromagnetic compatibility tests. First, we'll focus on a main category of EMC tests—conducted EMC—and the relevant test setup.
This article looks at semiconductor technologies that are driving EV chargers, including high-voltage semiconductor…
This article looks at semiconductor technologies that are driving EV chargers, including high-voltage semiconductor switches, power converters, and multi-level complex power stages.
This article explores the power rails and power modes of the LPC55S69 and investigates how the modes affect the MCU in…
This article explores the power rails and power modes of the LPC55S69 and investigates how the modes affect the MCU in various applications.
Photorelays are gaining traction. In many cases, these devices outpace their mechanical counterparts in terms of size and…
Photorelays are gaining traction. In many cases, these devices outpace their mechanical counterparts in terms of size and power efficiency.
Engineers can now skip the step of developing their own gate drivers—pushing SiC adoption in transportation systems even faster.
Engineers can now skip the step of developing their own gate drivers—pushing SiC adoption in transportation systems even faster.
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.
A recently-released reference design for a GaN-based QR adaptor opens a discussion: How do quasi-resonant flyback…
A recently-released reference design for a GaN-based QR adaptor opens a discussion: How do quasi-resonant flyback converters work? And what are the virtues and limitations of designing a GaN-based power converter?
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.
Intermediate Bus Architecture is an emerging method that power designers are using to conserve PCB space. This article…
Intermediate Bus Architecture is an emerging method that power designers are using to conserve PCB space. This article discusses the solution benefits and tradeoffs of adopting this technique, and how it may be scaled to address application-specific requirements.
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.
The most power-hungry component in RF transmitters, the RF power amplifier, is getting some serious attention from design…
The most power-hungry component in RF transmitters, the RF power amplifier, is getting some serious attention from design engineers.
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