FTC sues Qualcomm for unfair licensing deals
Qualcomm described the U.S. complaint as a politically opportunistic move that got the facts wrong and is based on flawed…
SiC schottky diodes realise higher power efficiency
The Toshiba’s SiC schottky barrier diodes deliver approximately 70% improved surge forward current than first generation products.
Dell embeds IC in adapter: Good idea or marketing trick?
Apparently, new Dell laptops have an internal third-wire connection, which allows Dell (and the laptop) to verify that the adapter…
100V MOSFETs target flyback circuits in quick chargers
Alpha and Omega's 100V breakdown MOSFETs, AO4290A and AON6220, find application in synchronous rectification for quick chargers.
Wireless battery management shines at Electronica
Power management devices remain a strong interest item at the biennial tradeshow. Here are some of the interesting power developments…
Toshiba gets 1.5W dissipation from a SOT-457-like package
Toshiba has launched a line-up of low on-resistance MOSFETs in a new high-power-dissipation package for charging circuit load switches in…
Cut standby drain to increase energy efficiency
A typical household appliance consumes standby power in the 0.5W to 5W range. Reducing that unwanted energy consumption can help…
Getting standby power below 50mW
Here's a system developed with STMicroelectronics' VIPer0P device to help you cut standby power in a typical application to below…
350A DC contactors rough it in military, power app
The KILOVAC EV202 DC contactor is built small but tough for military and commercial vehicles and energy storage systems.
Super computer offers 1.5 PetaFLOPS/m3 performance
The ZettaScaler-1.8 utilises Vicor converters to provide 48V to high density, high efficiency direct-to-PoL current multipliers.