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Electromagnetic Compatibility

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Figure 1: PSE (board in the picture below) and PD (board in the picture above) of the Reference Design RD041 during start-up

­With just one twisted pair of wires, Single-Pair Ethernet is a convincingly lean solution. This cabling becomes even more efficient if it is also used for power supply in addition to data transmission - this is referred to as "Single-Pair with Power-over-Ethernet" (SPoE). What about electromagnetic compatibili
Date:
09/30/2025
A Deep Dive into High-Efficient LED Drivers for Low-Profile Display Applications

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Figure 1: Conventional LED boost architecture simplified circuit diagram

­Laptop battery drain has a significant impact on the battery run-time of the laptop system. In this article, we explore the efficiency and performance of the LED driver and introduce a novel, 2-stage architecture that consists of a synchronous boost followed by a charge pump multiplier. We compare the 2-stage ar
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Date:
10/01/2025
Solving Multiphase Power Challenges in Compact, High-Efficiency Systems with Coupled Inductors

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Figure 1: Simplified equivalent circuit for simulation

­Whether in data centers, electric vehicles, or industrial automation, engineers face increasing demands to deliver higher power with less space while minimizing losses all while managing thermal loads without complex cooling infrastructure. A central trend in these applications is the adoption of 48-volt p
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Date:
10/01/2025
Unlocking the Full Potential of Virtual Prototyping

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Figure 1: Virtual prototypes and virtual testing accelerate the development process and time to market at a lower cost versus transitional approaches (courtesy of ESI Group)

­In roughly 80 years of computer simulation, we’ve seen its benefits span across industries and domains. From modeling gravitational waves to designing a circuit board, the intent remains unchanged: to represent the physical world as accurately as possible. In the last several years, multi-domain integrati
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Date:
10/01/2025
Floating Ground Non-isolated Half-Bridge Gate Drivers

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Figure 1: A step-down power converter with remote load

­Power conversion is a core function of virtually every electronics design today. Ideally, any conversion from one DC voltage, say 9 V, to a different level, for example, 24 V, should be as efficient as possible, with minimal losses. To accommodate different voltages, current requirements, and power density, se
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Date:
10/01/2025
How IoT is Driving Sustainability Across Industries in 2025

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Figure 1: An area driving sustainable manufacturing innovation is automated robotic systems that improve warehouse efficiency, reduce labor costs, lower the risk of errors and minimize the environmental impact of transportation

­In 2025, IoT is expected to emerge as a powerful force in advancing sustainability initiatives across industries, helping organizations reduce their environmental impact while improving operational efficiency. IoT is not just a product, but the architecture around a product, using sensors, connectivity and oth
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Date:
10/01/2025
Enabling Digital Transformation in Industrial Environments

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Figure 1: Bird’s-eye view of an FPGA architecture showing an array of programmable logic blocks interconnected by configurable routing.

­Whether in the pursuit of greater efficiency, data-driven insights, artificial intelligence (AI) applications, or beyond, businesses across sectors are continuing to pursue digital transformation. In fact, the International Data Corporation (IDC) projects worldwide spending on digital transformation efforts wi
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Date:
10/01/2025
How Modern ATEX Design Enables Intelligent Control at the Edge

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Figure 1: Evolution of Intrinsically Safe Products

­Manufacturers are under continual pressure to create advanced electronic systems for hazardous environments. In the past, intrinsically safe (IS) designs were limited to basic sensors that transmitted data to distant control rooms. Now, modern low-power electronics have opened up new possibilities for intri
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Date:
10/01/2025
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