Nordic Semiconductor has announced the nPM1304 Power Management IC (PMIC) designed for space-constrained applications requiring small batteries. The nPM1304 complements Nordic’s nPM1300 PMIC with integrated power management and precision fuel gauging for smart rings, body sensors, and other small battery applications. The nPM1304 PMIC provides system management features and accurate fuel gauging for low-power, size-constrained […]
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APEC 2026 calls for professional education seminar proposals with August 29, 2025 submission deadline
The Organizing Committee of APEC 2026, to be held in San Antonio, Texas, March 22-26, 2026, has sent out a call to qualified experts to present a Professional Education Seminar during next year’s conference. Addressing issues of immediate and long-term interest to the practicing power electronics engineer, these seminars provide experts and professionals with a […]
Reed relays support data acquisition and IC testing with 8 GHz performance
Standex Electronics has announced the enhanced capacity of its U Series of High-Frequency Density Reed Relays, manufactured by its renowned Sanyu 3U Brand from Japan. This series is designed to meet the growing demands for miniaturization and high-frequency performance in applications such as Automated Test Equipment (ATE), telecommunications, and wireless markets. The U Series is […]
Two-stage buck regulator supports 0.35. V – 0.85 V output range
pSemi announced a breakthrough in multi-level buck regulator technology that promises to revolutionize the mobile battery charging industry. The multi-level technology is capable of high efficiency and fast battery charging in a low profile (<1mm) application. The converter operates over a wide range of input from 4.5V to 18V covering USB and wireless charging standards. […]
SMT varistor protects cir circuits from high-voltage transients
Bourns, Inc. announced its new Model ZV50S2220452NIR1 High Surge Multilayer Varistor. Offered in a compact 2220 surface mount package, these ruggedized multilayer varistors are specifically designed to meet the lifespan requirements in certain applications that operate in certain harsh environments. Ideal too for space-constrained designs, Bourns Model ZV50S2220452NIR1 varistors feature exceptional surge current capability that is five […]
Band-pass filters handle 8 W power in 3 mm package
KYOCERA AVX released two new series of compact, thin-film band-pass filters engineered to deliver excellent RF performance in a wide range of high-power applications with crowded PCBs. Designed to satisfy cross-market customer demand for small, high-power band-pass filters, the new BP1206 and BP2816 Series band-pass filters leverage the company’s proven, multilayer integrated thin-film (ITF) technology to […]
Inductors offer 470 nH to 1.5 µH range
TDK Corporation introduces the PLE856C Series of thin-film power inductors measuring 0.80 x 0.45 x 0.65 mm (L x W x T) for wearable devices. Mass production began in December 2024. The PLE856C Series offers inductances from 470 nH to 1.5 µH, with saturation currents specified between 0.40 A and 0.72 A (typ.). Compared to […]
Evaluation kit aims to simplify low-power wireless charging design
Eggtronic has unveiled a new evaluation board that allows engineers to quickly develop and prototype ultra-efficient, low-component count wireless power transfer designs for low-power applications. The WaveEgg Low-Power (LP) EVB is built on Eggtronic’s proprietary, high-frequency WaveEgg architecture, which optimizes performance and efficiency and reduces component count and form factor in high-performance power converter and wireless power transmission […]
Wireless charging eval board delivers 50 W
STMicroelectronics has introduced a 50W, Qi-compatible transmitter and receiver combination to accelerate the development of wireless charging for high-power applications such as medical and industrial equipment, home appliances, and computer peripherals. Using ST’s new wireless charging solution, innovators can leverage the convenience and speed of wireless charging in applications that demand a higher power and […]
APEC 2024 to include workshop on wireless power technology
The purpose and focus of the workshop are to identify the latest improvements in wireless power technology and will cover the different dimensions to successfully integrate these new technologies into products. These include the technical foundation, innovations in power electronics semiconductors technologies, use cases, industry standards, common engineering challenges, regulatory and safety requirements, and how […]
