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.
The gallium oxide-based MOSFET, which is about as thin as a single sheet of paper, could help make large and bulky…
The gallium oxide-based MOSFET, which is about as thin as a single sheet of paper, could help make large and bulky batteries and power systems, such as those used in electric vehicles, smaller.
Photonics leads the way today, and a new development now revolutionizes the potential of photonic data systems.
Photonics leads the way today, and a new development now revolutionizes the potential of photonic data systems.
Wi-Fi's high power consumption represents a serious challenge to battery-powered IoT products. But this may no longer be…
Wi-Fi's high power consumption represents a serious challenge to battery-powered IoT products. But this may no longer be a problem with the digitally-dominant advanced radio architecture of two new modules from Innophase.
Although COVID-19 has caused a slowdown, the 5G revolution is still well underway with the first pioneer devices capable…
Although COVID-19 has caused a slowdown, the 5G revolution is still well underway with the first pioneer devices capable of accessing next-generation wireless speeds already on shelves worldwide.
In this article, we’ll draw upon our knowledge of noise sources and combine it with some new information to create a…
In this article, we’ll draw upon our knowledge of noise sources and combine it with some new information to create a comprehensive model for CCD noise performance.
Radio Signal Strength Indicators, a common method of contact tracing, often yield inaccurate positioning results. Dialog…
Radio Signal Strength Indicators, a common method of contact tracing, often yield inaccurate positioning results. Dialog Semiconductor says they have a better solution.
This video tutorial covers some basic information related to three major categories of electrical and electronic components.
This video tutorial covers some basic information related to three major categories of electrical and electronic components.
The engineers claim that their method, which uses magnetism, represents a big step towards making it practical for…
The engineers claim that their method, which uses magnetism, represents a big step towards making it practical for electric vehicles to recharge as they trundle along roads and highways.
Pulse Width Modulation is a method commonly used to generate an analog signal output from digital input. But how is this…
Pulse Width Modulation is a method commonly used to generate an analog signal output from digital input. But how is this feature enhanced when combined with a power MOSFET in a single device?
This video tutorial provides an overview of electrical signals that do not change polarity.
This video tutorial provides an overview of electrical signals that do not change polarity.
This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial applications.
This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial applications.
The new evaluation board opens a discussion on the pros and cons of continuous conduction mode PFC circuits and…
The new evaluation board opens a discussion on the pros and cons of continuous conduction mode PFC circuits and bridgeless totem-pole PFC circuits. What's your take?