Following in the footsteps of its DARPA Robotics Challenge, DARPA is planning an "Olympics-style" competition to test the abilities of teeny tiny microrobots.
Following in the footsteps of its DARPA Robotics Challenge, DARPA is planning an "Olympics-style" competition to test the abilities of teeny tiny microrobots.
The ADuM3190S is an isolated error amplifier intended for use with linear feedback power supplies. The transfer function…
The ADuM3190S is an isolated error amplifier intended for use with linear feedback power supplies. The transfer function of this device is stable over a wide temperature range and over the lifetime of the device.
In the world of power, control monitoring is incredibly important for functional as well as safety reasons. And with the…
In the world of power, control monitoring is incredibly important for functional as well as safety reasons. And with the demand rising for GUIs in even the most basic products, it comes as no surprise that current microcontrollers are struggling to meet this demand. Microchip has announced its latest family of devices, the dsPIC33CH, that aims to tackle this!
Low drop out (LDO) regulators are useful in noise-sensitive situations but, when used with DC-DC converters, their PSRR…
Low drop out (LDO) regulators are useful in noise-sensitive situations but, when used with DC-DC converters, their PSRR performance is often lacking. ON Semiconductor has announced the NCP16x series of LDOs that aim to improve PSRR performance.
The LT8582 is a new dual channel DC/DC converter from Linear Technology.
The LT8582 is a new dual channel DC/DC converter from Linear Technology.
A new generation of DC-DC converters is lowering current consumption to unprecedented levels while aiming to offer…
A new generation of DC-DC converters is lowering current consumption to unprecedented levels while aiming to offer greater design flexibility and space on the board.
This News Brief looks at Infineon's Intelligent Power Module (IPM), the MIPAQ Pro, which has been updated for use in…
This News Brief looks at Infineon's Intelligent Power Module (IPM), the MIPAQ Pro, which has been updated for use in smart grid applications.
Diodes Incorporated recently released an adaptive constant on-time (aCOT) synchronous DC-to-DC buck converter that offers…
Diodes Incorporated recently released an adaptive constant on-time (aCOT) synchronous DC-to-DC buck converter that offers high efficiencies and an improved transient response.
In this teardown, we dissect a rotating space heater that has two modes of operation: silence and turbo.
In this teardown, we dissect a rotating space heater that has two modes of operation: silence and turbo.
Texas Instruments recently released their new voltage boost converter (step-up converter) that offers high efficiencies…
Texas Instruments recently released their new voltage boost converter (step-up converter) that offers high efficiencies at light load conditions.
A compact μModule point-of-load regulator from Linear Technology can be configured as either a single 20-amp voltage…
A compact μModule point-of-load regulator from Linear Technology can be configured as either a single 20-amp voltage regulator or two 10-amp voltage regulators.
Texas Instruments recently announced their new dual high-current buck converter and dual linear regulator all in a single IC.
Texas Instruments recently announced their new dual high-current buck converter and dual linear regulator all in a single IC.
The key target of the InnoSwitch3-Pro is to support both fast-charging protocols in consumer devices, and non-charging…
The key target of the InnoSwitch3-Pro is to support both fast-charging protocols in consumer devices, and non-charging applications requiring either a load-controlled or configurable output.
Texas Instruments has released a fixed-frequency step-down power module that delivers up to 35 Amps at output voltages…
Texas Instruments has released a fixed-frequency step-down power module that delivers up to 35 Amps at output voltages ranging from 0.5 to 2 V.
In this article, we look at ON Semiconductor's FUSB303, which is a fully autonomous USB Type-C controller.
In this article, we look at ON Semiconductor's FUSB303, which is a fully autonomous USB Type-C controller.
This article discusses an intelligent power switch that automatically connects one of two input voltage supplies to a…
This article discusses an intelligent power switch that automatically connects one of two input voltage supplies to a common output node.
In this News Brief, we take a look at CUI’s new high-density AC/DC power supplies housed in low-profile open-frame packages.
In this News Brief, we take a look at CUI’s new high-density AC/DC power supplies housed in low-profile open-frame packages.
Called a Micro PMU, this IC from Analog Devices offers a 3A buck regulator and a 3A ultralow-noise LDO in a single package.
Called a Micro PMU, this IC from Analog Devices offers a 3A buck regulator and a 3A ultralow-noise LDO in a single package.
Texas Instruments recently released their new SMBus multi-chemistry battery buck-boost charge controller for rechargeable…
Texas Instruments recently released their new SMBus multi-chemistry battery buck-boost charge controller for rechargeable battery systems that require high-efficiency solutions.
There's a new standard for the air! Focused on user experience, IEEE 802.11ax-2019 promises to have you loving your Wi-Fi…
There's a new standard for the air! Focused on user experience, IEEE 802.11ax-2019 promises to have you loving your Wi-Fi even more! This article takes a look at the proposed standard.