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MIT’s “Smart Wallpaper” of RF Antennas and Switches Boosts Wi-Fi Without Power

MIT’s “Smart Wallpaper” of RF Antennas and Switches Boosts Wi-Fi Without Power

Researchers at MIT have created an RF wall, dubbed “smart wallpaper,” that consists of thousands of miniature RF antennas connected to RF switches.


News Feb 05, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Recent Research (Literally) Stretches the Meaning of “Sensor” and “Battery”

Recent Research (Literally) Stretches the Meaning of “Sensor” and “Battery”

Several universities are researching new, stretchable materials that can act as a wearable sensor or battery.


News Feb 04, 2020 by Nidia Trejo
tinyML Summit 2020: Industry Leaders Discuss the Future of Power ML Technologies

tinyML Summit 2020: Industry Leaders Discuss the Future of Power ML Technologies

Following the success of the inaugural tinyML Summit 2019, the show is returning this year for its second run on February 12-13 in San Jose, California.


News Feb 03, 2020 by Luke James
Flyback Converter from ROHM Simplifies Isolation Applications

Flyback Converter from ROHM Simplifies Isolation Applications

The BD7J200 has a wide input voltage range and does not require an external MOSFET.


News Feb 03, 2020 by Robert Keim
USB Type-C Power Density Controller from Diodes Incorporated Built for Quick Chargers

USB Type-C Power Density Controller from Diodes Incorporated Built for Quick Chargers

The AP43771 features low standby power and an embedded MCU with one-time programmable memory.


News Feb 03, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Four Up-and-Coming Semiconductor Start-ups are Sparking Innovation

Four Up-and-Coming Semiconductor Start-ups are Sparking Innovation

In this article, we will take a look at a few up-and-comers and discuss their promise in the silicon industry.


News Jan 31, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Renesas Combines Synchronous Buck and LDO Regulator In One Rad-hard IC

Renesas Combines Synchronous Buck and LDO Regulator In One Rad-hard IC

The ISL70005SEH, geared for satellite orbit, incorporates both a synchronous buck converter and a low dropout (LDO) regulator in one monolithic IC.


News Jan 31, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Infineon’s LDO Regulator Uses “Flip-Chip” Technology to Diffuse Heat

Infineon’s LDO Regulator Uses “Flip-Chip” Technology to Diffuse Heat

The Optireg LS715B0NA V50 from Infineon supplies 5 VDC with ±2% precision at 150 mA and accepts inputs voltages of up to 40 V.


News Jan 27, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
New Isolator IC from Analog Devices has Integrated DC-DC Conversion

New Isolator IC from Analog Devices has Integrated DC-DC Conversion

The ADuM642x series offers four independent isolation channels and is suitable for high-temperature industrial environments.


News Jan 24, 2020 by Robert Keim
New DC-DC Converter from TI Emphasizes Flexibility and Low Component Count

New DC-DC Converter from TI Emphasizes Flexibility and Low Component Count

The LM63635 is a wide-input-voltage-range buck regulator that is specifically intended for automotive applications.


News Jan 20, 2020 by Robert Keim
Ampleon’s 500W Power Amplifier Transistor Achieves “Best in Class” Efficiency at 75%

Ampleon’s 500W Power Amplifier Transistor Achieves “Best in Class” Efficiency at 75%

The new LDMOS-based device is designed for efficient operations in the industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) band.


News Jan 20, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Diodes Incorporated Shrinks Their Popular Dual- and Quad-channel Bus Switches

Diodes Incorporated Shrinks Their Popular Dual- and Quad-channel Bus Switches

Available in ultra-thin QFN (UQFN) packages, the new devices measure at 3mm x 3mm x 0.65mm.


News Jan 17, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Silanna Semiconductor’s Active Clamp Flyback Controllers Combine Four ACF Subsystems

Silanna Semiconductor’s Active Clamp Flyback Controllers Combine Four ACF Subsystems

The SZ1101 (33W) and SZ1105 (65W) incorporate four key ACF subsystems to simply design and reduce BOM count.


News Jan 16, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Google Coral AI Taps Renesas for Programmable PMICs

Google Coral AI Taps Renesas for Programmable PMICs

Renesas’ ISL91301B PMIC is featured in Google’s Coral devices, including the Mini PCIe Accelerator, M.2 Accelerator, and SoM.


News Jan 15, 2020 by Cabe Atwell
MicroPower Direct’s 1W DC-DC Converters Geared for Board-level Power Distribution

MicroPower Direct’s 1W DC-DC Converters Geared for Board-level Power Distribution

The ML100E series offers 41 standard models with varying VDC inputs and output ranges along with short circuit protection and a wide range of temperature tolerances.


News Jan 15, 2020 by Cabe Atwell
Qorvo’s PMIC for In-vehicle Charging Integrates Analog and Power Functions

Qorvo’s PMIC for In-vehicle Charging Integrates Analog and Power Functions

Qorvo claims that ACT475M is the industry’s first AEC-Q100-qualified PMIC DC-DC buck converter aimed at USB Type-C fast charging applications.


News Jan 14, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Germany-based Manufacturer Seeks to Innovate Low-power IoT with New Driver IC

Germany-based Manufacturer Seeks to Innovate Low-power IoT with New Driver IC

The TMC7300 can deliver two amps to drive either one or two DC motors, relays, and LEDs.


News Jan 13, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Wrapping Up CES: What Can Engineers Expect in 2020?

Wrapping Up CES: What Can Engineers Expect in 2020?

CES 2020 offered new insights and product announcements regarding 5G, automotive, IoT, and AI. But which of these trends should engineers pay attention to?


News Jan 13, 2020 by Lisa Boneta.
Maxim’s 2-Pin PLC Chip Saves Circuit Space and Power for True Wireless Earbuds

Maxim’s 2-Pin PLC Chip Saves Circuit Space and Power for True Wireless Earbuds

Maxim states that the MAX20340 shrinks the size of the power interface by 13mm2 and increases mechanical reliability.


News Jan 10, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
New PMIC from Renesas Built to Simplify Automotive Cameras

New PMIC from Renesas Built to Simplify Automotive Cameras

The new power management IC is said to help designers build smaller, less intrusive automotive camera systems.


News Jan 09, 2020 by Gary Elinoff