Power & charging

Three design freedoms enabled by SiC technology

Even with the undeniable performance and potential of silicon carbide (SiC) technology, some designers may be hesitant initially to tackle new projects using SiC.

The undeniable advantages of SiC technology over Si

Silicon carbide (SiC) technology has reached the tipping point, the state when undeniable advantages push a technology into rapid adoption.

The undeniable advantages of SiC technology over Si

Silicon carbide (SiC) technology has reached the tipping point, the state when undeniable advantages push a technology into rapid adoption.

The substantial benefits of silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) in power electronics

Silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) are two semiconductor materials that are creating a significant shift in the power electronics market.

Does anyone make “fever cooling pads” for data centers?

In this era of IoT we all suffer to varying degrees from power shortage anxiety. We find ourselves constantly worrying about whether our "smart" mobile phones, bracelets, door locks and other devices can be sufficiently powered.

What kind of "charger” will improve the battery life of TWS headsets?

TWS headsets have maintained a 100% growth rate in the past few years. Shipments reached 120 million units in 2019, and are expected to exceed 200 million units by the end of 2020.

Why does Iq matter for USB Type-C?

This change is driving an increase in demand for Type-C AC/DC chargers and power banks because the Type-C connector has flip capability which gives convenience to users.

It is time to say goodbye to Micro USB!

Type-C’s greatest advantage is its integration capability. In addition to not having a right or wrong side (a perennial problem for Micro USB users), Type-C is able to offer integrated power delivery (PD) during charging.

Using Programmable Logic to Build Power-Efficient Systems

The successful implementation of the Internet of Things (IoT) requires new thinking about how to power connected devices.

Batteries are key to charging options

Wired power is a strong option for developers that need to get to market fast and require an inexpensive, proven solution. For products where convenience and future compatibility are paramount, you can move forward confidently with standards-based wi

With the rising popularity of 7.5W wireless charging, Avnet helps companies obtain rapid product certification

The current wave of wireless charging technology, fueled by the new iPhone from Apple, is showing strong momentum growth. Semiconductor suppliers around the world have started making substantial investments in new IC solutions while a low barrier to

3 levels of Qi testing

You’ve designed, prototyped and built a revolutionary product with cutting edge Qi technology – congrats! Before you get to officially certifying your Qi product, you’ll need to do some testing to ensure its veracity.

Watch for these two problems in your Qi wireless charging project

Here are two of the most common problems engineers face in integrating Qi wireless charging in their projects.

How to get your Qi project certified by the Wireless Power Consortium

By aligning with the Wireless Power Consortium and Qi standard—the way big name brands like Apple, Samsung and Avnet have—you can help verify the quality of your product to new customers.

Qi standard is for more than just smartphones

I’m not alone in my suspicion that the engineering world will soon follow a singular standard for wireless charging: the Qi standard. I think it would be the right move—and its impact would extend far beyond the charging of mobile phones.

Understanding the Power of Battery Management Systems

According to estimates, China's EV battery market will reach RMB 120 billion by 2010, at which time the EV BMS market is expected to be valued at RMB 17 billion. Although the cost of BMS relative to the entire EV is relatively low, developers should

How far exactly can an Electric Vehicle (EV) travel?

"How far can an EV travel" is no longer just a question of mileage range technology but also one of great concern to businesses within the field, or rather how much more the industry can achieve. From the technical perspective, two problems must be r

Technologies and Components for Designing Electric Vehicles

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) such as the Toyota Prius and the Chevy Volt and electric vehicles (EVs) such as the Nissan Leaf, BMW i3 and Tesla Model S are growing in popularity amid concern for global warming.

Powering the Internet of Things via Energy Harvesting

The push is on to add Internet capability to everything—often called the Internet of Things (IoT)—and the challenge for design engineers is to figure out how to power each of these IoT nodes.

Power Management Techniques for Low-Energy IoT Devices

With the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), embedded designers are, more than ever, focusing their attention and efforts on system energy usage.

Internet of Things: Designing Sensor-Based Devices with Coin Cell Batteries

A popular vision of the Internet of Things (IoT) is that it will comprise billions of sensors gathering information about their local environment and transmitting that data back to servers in the cloud. Such data will be compiled, analyzed and shared