Introduced in the mid-1970s, National Semiconductor’s LM317 condensed linear regulation into a three-terminal building block and turned voltage selection into…
Introduced in the mid-1970s, National Semiconductor’s LM317 condensed linear regulation into a three-terminal building block and turned voltage selection into a resistor choice.
On Thanksgiving today, Jeff reflects on how electronics technology enables all our amazing devices, and shares six useful…
On Thanksgiving today, Jeff reflects on how electronics technology enables all our amazing devices, and shares six useful All About Circuits online resources to be thankful for.
Targeting low-earth orbit satellites, Microchip has released its first radiation-tolerant power device.
Targeting low-earth orbit satellites, Microchip has released its first radiation-tolerant power device.
In Infineon’s booth in the vast Hall C3 at Electronica 2022, we caught up with Adam White to talk supply chain,…
In Infineon’s booth in the vast Hall C3 at Electronica 2022, we caught up with Adam White to talk supply chain, sustainability, green energy, and more.
STMicroelectronics has doubled down on chip-level automotive advances. Here is a roundup of three notable products.
STMicroelectronics has doubled down on chip-level automotive advances. Here is a roundup of three notable products.
Power supply design is a challenging task. Feeding those needs, a handful of power component companies recently rolled…
Power supply design is a challenging task. Feeding those needs, a handful of power component companies recently rolled out devices that aim to boost the performance and efficiency of power supplies.
Data centers use 90 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity a year. Now, a new unit can deliver more power to…
Data centers use 90 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity a year. Now, a new unit can deliver more power to servers—without sacrificing speed or efficiency.
Focusing on performance and size, Texas Instruments is doubling down on EV power systems at this year's APEC.
Focusing on performance and size, Texas Instruments is doubling down on EV power systems at this year's APEC.
Quantum technology has been a booming industry, with companies and researchers alike trying to push it to a mainstream…
Quantum technology has been a booming industry, with companies and researchers alike trying to push it to a mainstream level. Hoping to do just that, Oxford Instruments Nanoscience is partnering with three new projects.
With increased performance of drain-source on-state resistance, gate charge, and figures of merit, Infineon's latest 100…
With increased performance of drain-source on-state resistance, gate charge, and figures of merit, Infineon's latest 100 V MOSFET technology seeks to improve high-frequency switching applications.
Tesla recently revealed its intent to adopt lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in its standard range vehicles. What…
Tesla recently revealed its intent to adopt lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in its standard range vehicles. What do LFP batteries have on Li-ion?
This month has been a busy one in the FET space. Here are a few FETs from EPC, UnitedSiC, and Intel that depart from…
This month has been a busy one in the FET space. Here are a few FETs from EPC, UnitedSiC, and Intel that depart from traditional silicon transistors in interesting ways.
Power Integrations' new InnoSwitch3-PD family is said to reduce the number of the required components by about 50…
Power Integrations' new InnoSwitch3-PD family is said to reduce the number of the required components by about 50 percent compared to conventional solutions.
Using load biasing, the new MOSFET gate driver has turn-on speeds in the order of tens of microseconds. It's also the…
Using load biasing, the new MOSFET gate driver has turn-on speeds in the order of tens of microseconds. It's also the so-called first of its kind that doesn't require an external power supply.
MasterGaN integrates GaN transistors and half-bridge gate drivers on a single chip. Now, the family has grown to support…
MasterGaN integrates GaN transistors and half-bridge gate drivers on a single chip. Now, the family has grown to support higher-efficiency technology.
Some wearable manufacturers don’t consider energy harvesting (of any sort) a good return on investment. In pursuit of…
Some wearable manufacturers don’t consider energy harvesting (of any sort) a good return on investment. In pursuit of self-powered wearables, EE researchers are looking to change that.
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, energy harvesting technology has become more and more prevalent. What are the basics of it and what new PMICs…
Recently, energy harvesting technology has become more and more prevalent. What are the basics of it and what new PMICs are making waves?
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?
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