Add an efficient positive rail to a unipolar negative supply
This article presents a complete solution for a very efficient and relatively simple design for adding a positive rail to…
How measurement systems can improve EV/HEV batteries in noisy environments
By eliminating the need for external noise filtering components, engineers can improve measurement integrity and accuracy, channel-to-channel measurement synchronization and…
Why I was almost shocked by a small home AC appliance
A simple appliance repair dramatically reminded me of the meaning and importance of a genuine ground for the AC-line connection...
New 6U power supply for MIL-COTS VPX applications
Vicor Power Systems introduces a new 6U VITA-62-compliant power supply for MIL-COTS VPX applications...
A Critical Short Pulse
While there are maximum limitations of a duty cycle, which will be discussed separately, this power management tip focuses specifically…
Synchronous-Rectification Controllers in Space-Saving 6-Pin Packages
STs’ SRK1000A and SRK1000B secondary-side synchronous-rectification (SR) controllers for flyback converters, featuring high efficiency and low power consumption...
Spotting Fake Batteries with Arduino
Nowadays fake Lithium and NiMH batteries are everywhere which don’t handle their advertised capacities. In this article, we will learn…
Power Your EE Career with Power Electronics
While assessing growth in the power electronics industry, analysts project an approximate combined annual growth rate of 3% from 2017–2023.
Flexible Batteries for Powering Wearable Devices
PolyU’s Textile Lithium Battery demonstrates a high energy density of more than 450 Wh/L with a bending radius of less…
Fundamentals of RF Energy Harvesting Circuit Design
A careful selection of integrated power management circuits and energy storage devices are fundamental in the design of any electronic…