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“MUS-IC” to an Audiophile’s Ears? Lessons on Hi-Fi Electronics From a New DAC

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 tenants of Hi-Fi electronics?

3 days ago by Adrian Gibbons

TI Claims an Industry First—a DC/DC Controller With an Integrated Active EMI Filter

All About Circuits sat down with Texas Instruments to hear firsthand about the company's efforts to help engineers achieve low-EMI power designs—without compromising size or performance.

April 07, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Cryptocurrency Mines Consume More Power Than Argentina—But PSUs Can Help

Why do cryptocurrency mines burn so much power? And how might mining power supply units (PSUs) be different from general-purpose PSUs?

March 22, 2021 by Steve Arar

New Load Switch Underlines the Place of “True Reverse-current Blocking”

High-voltage electronics cause a number of issues for FETs used as load switches. A new device from Diodes Incorporated aims to tackle the long-standing issue of reverse current.

March 15, 2021 by Jake Hertz

As Data Centers Expand, How are Engineers Upping AC/DC Conversion Efficiency?

The demand for data center efficiency is only expanding in 2021. Here are some methods that EEs use to increase A/C/ power conversion efficiency—including a new option of GaN-powered AC/DC power supplies.

January 21, 2021 by Jake Hertz

“GaN Is Like a Ferrari:” How GaN Is on the Fast Track for 2021

2020 ushered in a wave of GaN transistors in applications from automobiles to audio amplifiers. We talked with GaN Systems CEO Jim Witham to find out why he thinks 2021 could see even more GaN adoption.

December 18, 2020 by Jake Hertz

PCB Design Considerations When Using Bi-Directional Translators

In the past, we touched on the theoretical underpinnings of voltage-level translators. Now, we'll discuss some practical design tips for using these increasingly-common devices in your design.

December 11, 2020 by Nicholas St. John

Common Protection Functions of an Intelligent Power Device (IPD)

In safety-critical applications, like in automotive designs, reliability is key. Here are a few ways IPDs can guard against issues related to current, heat, and more.

November 27, 2020 by Steve Arar

Power Density Roundup: New Assets in a Power Engineer’s Toolbox

Power manufacturers are increasingly drilling down on power density as a priority. Here are a few recent updates around the industry.

November 23, 2020 by Steve Arar

Medical Power Supplies Are in a League of Their Own

Power supply design is always extremely important, but no application may have more stringent design requirements than medical devices.

November 18, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Dropping the LDO: New Buck Converter from TI Integrates Ferrite Beads

Last week, TI announced its newest product: a low-noise buck converter bolstered by integrated ferrite beads.

October 26, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Samsung’s Claim of “World’s Smallest Power Inductor” Has Big Design Implications

This month, Samsung released news of the "world’s smallest power inductor." What does this miniaturization mean for electronic design, even at a theoretical level?

September 24, 2020 by Jake Hertz

How to Enable USB-C Power Exchanges With and Without Power Delivery

In this article, we'll discuss the main features required to have a USB-C power exchange with and without PD.

August 22, 2020 by Steve Arar

Brick or Battery? A New Study Indicates That Red Bricks Can Be Used as Supercapacitors

You read that right. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have developed a method to take the common brick and convert it into a medium of energy storage.

August 12, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Reed Relays Can Be the Best Solution for Signal Switching in T&M

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.

July 29, 2020 by Steve Arar

A New Device Eliminates the Need for Capacitors in Automotive Power Supply Designs

External capacitors can quickly clutter PCB real estate and drive up BOM costs. What if we could do away with them altogether?

June 27, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Rad-Hard Roundup: Protecting Space Vehicles from Overcurrent Events

What's worse than overcurrent events? Overcurrent events in space.

April 30, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

What Does “99% Power Efficiency” Really Mean in Silicon Carbide MOSFETs?

Whenever we discuss power semiconductors, the feature that takes center stage is power efficiency. But what exactly do we mean by that term?

April 21, 2020 by John Koon

Energy Sharing—The Key to Preventing LED Drivers from Overheating?

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.

April 14, 2020 by Steve Arar

Eliminating Brownouts and Blackouts by Manipulating Electricity Distribution in Power Grids

A research team from the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) School of Engineering is redesigning how electricity is distributed within power grids.

March 29, 2020 by Luke James