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All About Circuits sat down with Texas Instruments to hear firsthand about the company's efforts to help engineers…

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.

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

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

High-voltage electronics cause a number of issues for FETs used as load switches. A new device from Diodes Incorporated…

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.

The demand for data center efficiency is only expanding in 2021. Here are some methods that EEs use to increase A/C/…

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.

2020 ushered in a wave of GaN transistors in applications from automobiles to audio amplifiers. We talked with GaN…

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.

In the past, we touched on the theoretical underpinnings of voltage-level translators. Now, we'll discuss some practical…

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.

In safety-critical applications, like in automotive designs, reliability is key. Here are a few ways IPDs can guard…

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This month, Samsung released news of the "world’s smallest power inductor." What does this miniaturization mean for…

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?

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

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

You read that right. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have developed a method to take the common brick…

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.

Signal switching is vital in test systems, and there are many options to accomplish the task. Here's why reed relay-based…

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.

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

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

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

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

Whenever we discuss power semiconductors, the feature that takes center stage is power efficiency. But what exactly do we…

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

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.

A research team from the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) School of Engineering is redesigning how electricity is…

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