IoT & Smart Cities
September 2023
In power supplies, storage inductors play an important role. Unexpected overheating of the magnetic component in the inductors used should be avoided at all costs. The AC losses that are often responsible for this are difficult to estimate. The online simulation tool RedExpert facilitates the development work co
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Date:
09/29/2023
Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering, TSC, America
The global test & measurement equipment market is estimated to reach USD 28.6 billion by 2024 and to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% to 2030, according to Quince Market Insights. The market provides instruments and equipment for testing, measuring, and analyzing various parameters and characteristics of electronic, el
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Date:
09/01/2023
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Figure 1. 1,100 mAh alkaline cell, 0.9V cutoff voltage - discharge capacity variation
For consumer electronic devices, battery life is often a critical purchase consideration. Therefore, the fact the calculated battery life of IoT devices is often inaccurate is a significant issue for manufacturers.
One method to measure battery life is to divide the battery capacity in amp-hours by the avera
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Date:
09/01/2023
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Figure 1: The power, switching frequency, and application use cases of different semiconductor materials (source onsemi)
Power conversion is an essential function in almost every design, from low-power Internet of Things (IoT) sensors to high-power solar inverters. Trends such as using renewable energy sources and the growth of electric vehicle adoption demand efficient and reliable energy conversion. This article highlights some of
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Date:
09/01/2023
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