Nordic launches tiny footprint, ultra low IQ power management IC for nRF52/nRF53 Series SoCs and other compatible products
nPM1100 PMIC is Nordic’s first power management product and combines a USB compatible Li-ion/Li-Po battery charger and highly efficient DC/DC buck regulator in a compact WLCSP package for space-constrained applications Nordic Semiconductor today announces the launch of its first power management IC (PMIC), the ‘nPM1100’. The nPM1100 combines a USB compatible input regulator with overvoltage protection, 400mA battery charger and …
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STM’s First Reference Design for MasterGaN
MasterGaN Reference Design from STMicroelectronics Demonstrates Heatsink-Free 250W Resonant Converter STMicroelectronics has released the first reference design for its MasterGaN power packages, demonstrating how the new highly integrated devices increase power density, boost energy efficiency, simplify design, and accelerate time to market. The EVLMG1-250WLLC reference design is a 250W resonant converter with a 100mm x 60mm board outline and 35mm …
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Ultra-low current consumption linear battery charger
The STBC15 is a linear charger thin film battery with a maximum charging current of 40 mA. The device uses a CC/CV algorithm to charge the battery. Thanks to the ultra-low consumption architecture, the charger is suitable for low-capacity cells such as thin film batteries and can use low energy sources such as energy harvesters. A 5 V input like …
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Board-Mount Packages for AC-DC Power Supplies Announced by CUI Power Group
This News Brief looks at four new AC-DC power supplies announced by CUI Power Group that can fit in small spaces and be easily mounted on boards. CUI’s Power Group has announced the release of four AC-DC power supplies in board-mount packages. These power supplies are notable for their small size, low-load efficiency, and board-mount packages. The VOF-6B, VOF-10B, VOF-15B, and VOF-20B accept 85 to …
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AutoResonant wireless power transmitter offers foreign object detection
Linear Technology has introduced the LTC4125, a wireless power transmitter, complementing its wireless receiver ICs for the wireless charging market. The LTC4125 is a monolithic full bridge resonant driver, capable of delivering up to 5W of power wirelessly to a companion receiver. The LTC4125 is claimed to improve upon basic transmitters thanks to an AutoResonant function that is said to …
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