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In this article, we’ll discuss why a discrete implementation cannot provide a high accuracy in resistive current sensing.

In this article, we’ll discuss why a discrete implementation cannot provide a high accuracy in resistive current sensing.

SpaceX is known to create almost all of its technology in-house. What inspired the tech giant to acquire Swarm's technology?

SpaceX is known to create almost all of its technology in-house. What inspired the tech giant to acquire Swarm's technology?

Power Integrations recently released an offline switcher IC. What's unique about this device? And what does it have to do…

Power Integrations recently released an offline switcher IC. What's unique about this device? And what does it have to do with zero-crossing detection and x-capacitor discharge?

Safety is always a major concern for designers, especially in vehicles. Hoping to further ADAS safety, TDK, Maxim…

Safety is always a major concern for designers, especially in vehicles. Hoping to further ADAS safety, TDK, Maxim Integrated, and Rohde & Schwarz release new devices.

Recent LED drivers from Maxim Integrated, STMicroelectronics, and ON Semiconductor promise improved performance in LED…

Recent LED drivers from Maxim Integrated, STMicroelectronics, and ON Semiconductor promise improved performance in LED lighting applications. This article covers these releases and their specifications.

Recently, Dialog released a new chipset which is said to reduce high power density power supply design by up to 50%. How…

Recently, Dialog released a new chipset which is said to reduce high power density power supply design by up to 50%. How does zero voltage switching play into it?

This article provides an introduction to microcontroller power management concepts. The NXP i.MX RT500 family of…

This article provides an introduction to microcontroller power management concepts. The NXP i.MX RT500 family of crossover MCUs will be used to provide examples of how these power management concepts can be employed by embedded developers in their applications.

Simplifying designs are never easy, especially with power. So how did these three companies tackle simplifying power…

Simplifying designs are never easy, especially with power. So how did these three companies tackle simplifying power conversion systems?

This article provides a general understanding of what DSP is, how it works, and what advantages it can offer. To…

This article provides a general understanding of what DSP is, how it works, and what advantages it can offer. To appreciate the advantages of DSP, let’s first have a look at the conventional method of signal processing, i.e., analog signal processing.

TI extends its family of SAR ADCs, striving to beat old design challenges. How do these new family members stack up when…

TI extends its family of SAR ADCs, striving to beat old design challenges. How do these new family members stack up when compared to some competitors?

Learn how the load capacitance mismatch can “pull” the crystal to oscillate at a different frequency and how we can…

Learn how the load capacitance mismatch can “pull” the crystal to oscillate at a different frequency and how we can circumvent this problem.

The development of fast-charging EV stations will rely heavily on the use of wide-bandgap semiconductors, which is what…

The development of fast-charging EV stations will rely heavily on the use of wide-bandgap semiconductors, which is what ON Semiconductor is aiming for with its new SiC MOSFETs.

Toshiba’s triple-gate IGBT boasts a 40.5% reduction in switching power loss. Could this be the critical step in carbon…

Toshiba’s triple-gate IGBT boasts a 40.5% reduction in switching power loss. Could this be the critical step in carbon neutrality?

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?

This week, Nexperia has released a new group of trench Schottky diodes which they claim are more efficient than ever.

This week, Nexperia has released a new group of trench Schottky diodes which they claim are more efficient than ever.

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.

A new generation of IPMs from ROHM Semiconductor claims "best-in-class," but can it deliver when compared to other IPMs…

A new generation of IPMs from ROHM Semiconductor claims "best-in-class," but can it deliver when compared to other IPMs in the industry?

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?

Using impulse radios as an example, we'll examine the advantages of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology compared to other…

Using impulse radios as an example, we'll examine the advantages of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology compared to other short-range wireless communication technologies.