New Reference Design Bridges the Gap Between Primary and Secondary Windings for Low-Voltage Applications

From www.allaboutcircuits.com 1 week ago in Blogs News

Combining a new AC-DC controller and patented "Inde-Flux" transformer technology, Microchip and Würth Elektronik eiSos aim to help designers create reliable bi-directional communication between the primary and secondary elements in isolated applications.

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

From www.allaboutcircuits.com 17 hours ago in Blogs News

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.

New Image Sensors Find Use in Brain Imaging, Security Cameras, and Even Selfies

From www.allaboutcircuits.com 21 hours ago in Blogs News

A new crop of image sensors shows how device makers have been thinking out of the box with on-chip hardware "re-mosaic," curved image sensors, and more.

TinyML Makes Its First Debut on a Bluetooth SoC

From www.allaboutcircuits.com 2 days ago in Blogs News

In a collaboration with Edge Impulse, Nordic Semiconductor has announced that TinyML will now be an available feature of select Bluetooth chips—an "industry first" as the press release says.

From Labs to Fabs: New Manufacturing Method Shows Promise in Scaling Quantum Computing

From www.allaboutcircuits.com 2 days ago in Blogs News

Using transistors as qubits, researchers have achieved single-electron operation in foundry-fabricated silicon—a potential breakthrough in quantum computing manufacturing.

The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act Zeroes In on AI Development

From www.allaboutcircuits.com 3 days ago in Blogs News

The National Defense Authorization Act is a landmark in artificial intelligence legislation, which could advance U.S. leadership in this field and help the country fortify its competitive edge in the chip industry.

Miniaturized Fuel Cells Maximize the Flight Time of Drones for Humanitarian Missions

From www.allaboutcircuits.com 3 days ago in Blogs News

One of the prevailing challenges of drone electronics is extending battery life. In a new announcement, researchers in Korea say they've found the key: miniaturized fuel cells.

The Fundamentals of Time-Sensitive Networking

From www.allaboutcircuits.com 3 days ago in Blogs News

Learn about the benefits of time-sensitive networking (TSN) and how engineers use it to ensure that an industrial system is ready for the future. This article focuses on three members of the set of TSN standards.

Reducing Second Harmonic Distortion with Symmetrical PCB Layout

From www.allaboutcircuits.com 4 days ago in Blogs News

Need a low-distortion ADC interface? In this article, we'll discuss how to reduce 2nd harmonic distortion by using symmetric PCB layout.

Energy Harvesting Spotlight: Maxim Claims “Smallest Solar Harvesting Solution”

From www.allaboutcircuits.com 4 days ago in Blogs News

IoT designers are commonly plagued with the issue of long-term deployment. Energy-harvesting paradigms, including a new solar harvesting device from Maxim, may be a promising supplement to battery cells.

Are AR Smart Glasses Making a Comeback? Lenovo and Vuzix Think So

From www.allaboutcircuits.com 4 days ago in Blogs News

Since the initial hype of Google Glass has died down in recent years, many AR companies have used the CES stage to resurge excitement in AR smart glasses. Here are the latest advancements from CES 2021.