e-peas has announced the introduction of a new power management IC specifically optimized for energy harvesting from thermal sources in wireless sensors application. Supplied in a space-saving 28-pin QFN package, the AEM20940 is a highly advanced device based on proprietary technology that is capable of extracting available input current up to levels of 110mA. Taking […]
USB Type-C connector focuses on power charging
Global Connector Technology (GCT) launches the USB4085, a USB Type-C connector specifically aimed for power charging designs. “There is a rise of devices requiring change only functionality,” says Paul Hulatt, GCT Product Manager. “A good example is consumer technology, such as headphones and speakers, which are quickly moving to wireless data transfer. Since its introduction […]
Single channel, overvoltage protection IC is ±200V surge rated
Kinetic Technologies announced the addition of KTS1650B to their power-management portfolio. The KTS1650B is the first single channel overvoltage protection IC to incorporate their leadership ±200V surge protection technology to actively protect low-voltage systems from supply faults of up to +28VDC. “The KTS1650B gives customers the ability to not only provide higher protection levels for […]
Integrated, ultra-low power PMIC targets wearable market
Active-Semiconductor’s ACT81460 integrates a full solution for the wearable market with industry-leading standby quiescent current designed to prolong battery life. With a JEITA compliant Active Power Path Linear Charger (APLC) that integrates a 20V smart switch offering protection from faulty chargers or potential high voltage from USB – PD sources. It also includes a programmable input […]
PMIC keys on optical measurement sensitivity for wearable fitness/health apps
Designers of always-on wearable and IoT devices now have the ability to extend battery runtime while shrinking form factor with the latest tiny, highly integrated power-management IC (PMIC) from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. The ultra-low-power MAX20345 integrates a lithium charger and debuts a unique architecture that optimizes the sensitivity of optical measurements for wearable fitness and […]
Small and efficient power management ICs designed for automotive apps
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. announced power-management ICs offering the industry’s smallest solution size and highest efficiency to help automotive designers meet space and power challenges of next-generation automotive applications. As digital instrument clusters, radio head units and electronic subsystems require ever higher levels of compute power, these new high-power buck converters and high-power, multiphase buck controllers empower […]
PMICs span multiple topologies for broad range of applications
AnDAPT announced the release of a portfolio of five Adaptable Power Management Integrated Circuits (Adaptable PMICs) built on its AmP platform ICs. With this unique technology, AnDAPT is able to rapidly release a multitude of Off-the-Shelf PMICs with entirely different topologies, covering a broad spectrum of customer applications, while relying on a single pre-tested and characterized […]
Power management ICs, part 2: PMIC implementations
The power management IC (PMIC) is often a vital part of the lower-voltage DC subsystem, as circuits have multiple power rails with tight individual specifications as well as mandated relationships among them. Part 1 of this FAQ discussed the need for, PMICs and their general characteristics. Part 2 now looks at specific ICs which implement […]
Power Management ICs, part 1: PMIC functions
The power management IC (PMIC) is often a vital part of the lower-voltage DC subsystem, as circuits have multiple power rails with tight individual specifications as well as mandated relationships among them. It’s one thing to develop needed low-voltage DC rails via DC/DC converters or regulators, but there’s also a need to manage these power […]
Evaluating options for USB Type-C connections
Port controllers, transceivers, and special dc/dc converters now simplify the task of adding USB Type-C functions. DANIEL LEIH, MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC. CONSIDER THE VIRTUES of the USB-C connector. In addition to its 10 Gbit/sec (Gbps) bandwidth and Alt Mode video capabilities, two attributes, in particular, make this form factor incredibly valuable: a reversible plug and […]
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