With its new PMIC, e-peas hopes to enable more performant energy harvesting for IoT devices. But to do so, what are the challenges that come with IoT energy harvesting?
With its new PMIC, e-peas hopes to enable more performant energy harvesting for IoT devices. But to do so, what are the challenges that come with IoT energy harvesting?
Recently, Analog Devices has added to its battery management system portfolio. Since EV systems are quickly advancing,…
Recently, Analog Devices has added to its battery management system portfolio. Since EV systems are quickly advancing, the question of how does this system compare to others?
Nordic Semiconductor has taken its next step towards being a one-stop solution to IoT design by introducing its first…
Nordic Semiconductor has taken its next step towards being a one-stop solution to IoT design by introducing its first PMIC, the nPM1100.
Today, Maxim Integrated released a new PMIC with supercapacitor backup power supplies in mind.
Today, Maxim Integrated released a new PMIC with supercapacitor backup power supplies in mind.
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?
Managing heat in EVs is no simple task. With materials research and heat-resistant power electronics, however, thermal…
Managing heat in EVs is no simple task. With materials research and heat-resistant power electronics, however, thermal management systems are slowly advancing EV adoption.
Many Hall-effect sensors specialize in one area of power monitoring—voltage, current, or power from either AC or DC…
Many Hall-effect sensors specialize in one area of power monitoring—voltage, current, or power from either AC or DC signals. Allegro says its new IC monitors all of these metrics in one chip.
We spoke with Texas Instruments to learn more about this new tech, which they feel can shake up the EV industry.
We spoke with Texas Instruments to learn more about this new tech, which they feel can shake up the EV industry.
Some of the roadblocks to EV adoption lies at the core of AC and DC charging technology.
Some of the roadblocks to EV adoption lies at the core of AC and DC charging technology.
This week, Qualcomm announced the release of Quick Charge 5. With it, Qualcomm says they're offering the fastest charging…
This week, Qualcomm announced the release of Quick Charge 5. With it, Qualcomm says they're offering the fastest charging capabilities ever for smartphones.
Belgian company e-peas is looking to disrupt the IoT industry by providing an array of energy-harvesting PMICs and low power MCUs.
Belgian company e-peas is looking to disrupt the IoT industry by providing an array of energy-harvesting PMICs and low power MCUs.
This buck-boost converter comes at a time when universal battery charging is becoming a realistic possibility.
This buck-boost converter comes at a time when universal battery charging is becoming a realistic possibility.
Many drivers are reticent to invest in electric vehicles because of the scarcity of charging stations. But some companies…
Many drivers are reticent to invest in electric vehicles because of the scarcity of charging stations. But some companies are getting creative with urban charging methods.
Thermal management of electronics is critical for high-reliability applications and is essential to improve the…
Thermal management of electronics is critical for high-reliability applications and is essential to improve the performance of electrical systems such as those in EVs, smartphones, and laptops.
How exactly does the UK plan to ban new diesel and petrol car sales by 2035? The VIGIL project is a start.
How exactly does the UK plan to ban new diesel and petrol car sales by 2035? The VIGIL project is a start.
What's worse than overcurrent events? Overcurrent events in space.
What's worse than overcurrent events? Overcurrent events in space.
Managing heat in LED drivers is a challenge when the device encounters a high input voltage, but the output voltage is…
Managing heat in LED drivers is a challenge when the device encounters a high input voltage, but the output voltage is low. In these cases, an “energy sharing” mechanism may be a solution.
Designing hearables can be tricky enough, considering the constraints on power, space, electrical noise, and heat…
Designing hearables can be tricky enough, considering the constraints on power, space, electrical noise, and heat dissipation. Maxim says they're leveling up a new PMIC for the job.
Selecting the right switching DC-DC step-down regulator while minimizing EMI can feel like a balancing act. Here's an…
Selecting the right switching DC-DC step-down regulator while minimizing EMI can feel like a balancing act. Here's an idea of how to do it with ADI's new integrated regulator.
A flurry of new ventures has produced powerful, silicon-on-polymer chips for complex applications—but how do they…
A flurry of new ventures has produced powerful, silicon-on-polymer chips for complex applications—but how do they compare to standard chip designs?