Comparing CLLLC and DAB power stages for EV onboard chargers
Facilitating the interface between the power grid and the high-voltage battery inside an EV requires an isolated DC/DC power stage:…
Module standard simplifies smart sensor design for the IIoT
A new standard defines a small form-factor, microcontroller-agnostic module that can simplify the creation of smart sensors for the IIoT.
There’s more to electric insulation than you might think
As with all simple-sounding materials and components, there’s much more to electrical insulation than just its most-obvious performance characteristics.
A reliable power-up and power-down sequence
Reliable, monitored power-up and power-down are important in many modern systems and can be realized flexibly and with little development…
Measure total load current with one op amp
Learn about a simple way to measure total load current using just one op amp.
How to achieve fast charging with USB PD in portable devices
A reference design comprising charger and controller ICs helps create fast charging solution complying with the USB Type-C and PD...
GaN and SiC take design engineers into a new frequency spectrum
GaN semiconductors require more attention to disciplined power and thermal management skills.
Tool evaluates EMI on power lines
EMI on power lines has become an issue, but this tool can be used with spectrum analyzers or oscilloscopes to…
Unique technique transfers power to medically-implanted device
Researchers have developed a technique to transfer power to a neural stimulator.
DC/DC converters: design with EMI in mind
DC/DC converters have considerably higher EMI than the LDO regulators, so it’s important to design with EMI in mind.