Designing smart-battery packs requires a holistic systems approach. By evaluating the trade-offs between components, designers can develop the best battery pack for a host system. Selecting the proper ...

Understanding the physics of voltage-regulator topologies is important when designing power systems for EMI and EMC compliance. In particular, the physical principles behind switching regulators (buck ...

In space engineering, the electronic component layout has a very important impact on the centroid stability and heat dissipation of devices. However, the diversity of components, a variety of spatial ...

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Qualcomm’s next flagship mobile chip is just around the corner. The company will officially unveil it this month during the Snapdragon Summit 2024 in Hawaii. A Xiaomi 15 series poster confirmed the ...

Early in the planning process of a magnetic component, designers select a core, which drives all of the component variables. The core then becomes an element in a series of calculations and is used to ...

Through-hole assembly means bending leads on components and putting the leads through holes in the circuit board, then soldering them in place, and trimming the wires. That took up too much space and ...

Mastering board-level insulation principles like clearance, creepage, and dielectric strength is key to preventing arcing and ensuring long-term dependability.