DC power supplies for portable devices are expected to be extremely efficient for the reason of energy consumption, longer run time from the battery pack and greener environments. Using ...

Discover how a low-dropout linear regulator and a programmable logic device can replace microcontrollers for enable/disable functions, reducing power consumption to just microamperes. The enable ...

Many systems operating from a small-capacity battery require a high-efficiency switching DC/DC converter to lengthen the operating lifetime between battery recharges. However, many of these systems ...

One of the primary challenges a designer faces when configuring a battery-powered system is determining the power-management strategy. The decisions extend beyond the battery type: In cases where ...