Technical Features

July 2013

Figure 1: Power schematic circuit for the bi-directional three-level, two-phase converter

Optimizing Flying Capacitor Multilevel Converters for GaN Technology

Alejandro Pozo Arribas, Senior Applications Engineer, Efficient Power Conversion (EPC)

Introduction Modern power systems demand higher efficiency, increased power density, and reduced electromagnetic interference (EMI)—all while adhering to shrinking size constraints. Among the converter topologies addressing these challenges, the Flying Capacitor Multilevel (FCML) converter stands out for it

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Date:

05/30/2025

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Figure 1: Block diagram showing high-level architecture of a smart phone

MEMS Time-Keeper Extends Standby Life of Mobile Devices

Jehangir Parvereshi, SiTime

With un-tethered instant access to data, news and entertainment, consumers are spending more time on Smartphones and mobile devices. Device users are demanding faster connectivity, multi-core Ghz+

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Date:

07/08/2013

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Figure 1. Theoretical (left) and Actual (right) models of a capacitor.

Filter capacitor considerations

Pat Hollenbeck, AVX

Due to the constant evolution of consumer electronics, efficient power conversion is critical for reliable performance, and the filtering of output ripple is a critical factor in supplying consistent

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Date:

07/08/2013

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Figure 1: Greenchip solution based on TEA1720B and TEA1705

Technology trends in mobile charging

Geert Willemsen, NXP Power Solutions

Mobile battery capacity is increasing to cope with the extra energy demands of power-hungry features, larger displays and more powerful CPUs. With bigger batteries to charge, how can system designers

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Date:

07/08/2013

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Figure 1: Block Diagram of an Isolated AC/DC Compound Converter

New power architecture addresses PFC load efficiency issues

Thomas Lawson, Cognipower

As Power Factor Correction (PFC) migrates to lower power AC/DC converters, maintaining efficiency at low loads becomes an increasing challenge. The approach usually taken involves adding an extra

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Date:

07/08/2013

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Next-generation SJ MOSFETs extend performance of silicon-based power devices

Franz Stückler, Infineon Technologies

For more than a decade, development of Infineon's CoolMOS™ super-junction (SJ) MOSFET technology has extended the "silicon limit line" that restricts the performance of planar-type power MOSFETs.

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Date:

07/05/2013