April 18, 2012 Analog Devices, Inc. has introduced an 800-mA output DC-to-DC regulators optimized for better energy efficiencies in battery-powered applications using multiple alkaline/NiMH, lithium cells, or other standard power sources. Read more

April 17, 2012 Atmel Corporation has introduced a RF transceiver for battery-operated wireless applications that is optimized for industrial and consumer products complying with ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4, IPv6 over low-power wireless personal area networks and high data rate 2.4 GHz ISM band applications. Read more

April 10, 2012 Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 2.5 V to 36 V, two input voltage monitor that draws 850 nA of quiescent current, offering extended battery life in battery-powered applications. Read more

April 10, 2012 Fairchild Semiconductor has developed the FAB3103 2.3 watt class-D audio amplifier with integrated boost regulator and battery automatic gain control (AGC) which is suitable for use in mobile handsets, smart phones, and tablets, as well as portable media players. Read more

April 4, 2012 NXP Semiconductors N.V. has launched what the company claims are the most efficient Schottky rectifier available in the ultra-small and flat 1.0 x 0.6 x 0.37-mm plastic SMD package DFN1006D-2 (SOD882D). Read more

March 29, 2012 EM Microelectronic, the semiconductor company of the Swatch Group, has introduced the EM4325, a versatile and multipurpose, battery-assisted passive (BAP) RFID chip with integrated temperature sensor. Read more

March 21, 2012 Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has introduced a new series of Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) aimed at high-speed switching applications in the 500 mA to 1000 mA current range. The new devices use a next generation process for improved forward voltage and reverse current performance, which results in lower losses. Read more

March 15, 2012 Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high power, I2C controlled, high efficiency PowerPath manager, ideal diode controller and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery charger for single-cell devices such as portable medical and industrial devices, backup devices and other high power density battery-powered applications. Read more

March 1, 2012 Lattice Semiconductor Corporation has adopted the MIPI Battery Interface (BIF) standard within the iCE40 mobileFPGA family of products. As an industry-created and adopted standard, the MIPI BIF single-wire specification accelerates the design and use of smart batteries in mobile devices. Read more

February 28, 2012 Texas Instruments Incorporated has unveiled feature-packed MSP430 microcontroller platform with the aim of pushing ultra-low-power limits, bringing consumers one step closer to a battery-free world. Read more

February 23, 2012 Initiated by the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM), the European IcyHeart project targets the development of an unobtrusive, wireless, battery-powered ECG monitoring-solution for ambulatory use, with the ability to analyze the ECG waveform and detect abnormal events in real time. Read more

February 14, 2012 NXP Semiconductors N.V. is releasing the world’s first ARM Cortex-M0 microcontroller with dual supply voltage of 1.65 V to 1.95 V V DD and 1.65 V to 3.6 V V IO . The company’s new LPC1100LV series offers 50 MIPS performance in a 2-mm x 2-mm footprint with over three times power reduction compared to similar 3.3 V V DD devices. The LPC1100LV platform is specifically designed for battery-powered end applications ranging from mobile phones, tablets, Ultrabooks and mobile accessories to active cable, cameras, and portable medical electronics. Read more

February 13, 2012 Maxim Integrated Products Inc. has unveiled what the company claims are the industry’s smallest USB battery charger detectors that are compliant with the USB Battery Charging Specification. The MAX14578E/MAX14578AE devices detect USB standard downstream ports (SDPs), USB charging downstream ports (CDPs), or dedicated charger ports (DCPs), in addition to proprietary charger adapters from Apple and Sony. Read more

January 25, 2012 Intersil Corporation has introduced the ISL3261x series of RS-485/RS-422 transmitters and receivers designed to meet the strict power budgets of battery and remote sensing applications. Operating from an industry-low 1.8 V supply voltage and consuming less than 150 uW, this new family is the optimal solution for designers who need to increase battery life and/or reduce the size of their power supply. Read more

January 18, 2012 STMicroelectronics has introduced a new battery monitoring 'gas gauge' for handheld applications. ST’s STC3105 claims to combine the industry’s smallest footprint with outstanding measurement accuracy and miserly power consumption to increase battery runtime and lifespan in mobile phones, multimedia players, digital cameras, and other space-constrained portable gadgets. Read more

December 12, 2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated is claiming the industry's most accurate difference amplifier for high common-mode-voltage applications up to +275 V. The company's INA149 increases overall measurement accuracy more than two fold compared to the closest competitor.  The device claims to be the first difference amplifier with guaranteed 90 dB CMRR performance in harsh, high temperature environments up to 125 degrees C. Read more

December 1, 2011 The newest members to the ML610Q4xx series of low-power microcontrollers from LAPIS Semiconductor (formerly OKI Semiconductor) will give designers even more choices when creating products that provide comprehensive control over the operation of battery-powered devices used for the measurement and display of temperature, humidity and carbon monoxide (CO) in industrial and commercial environments. Read more

November 29, 2011 Linear Technology has introduced 15 V, fixed frequency synchronous buck converters capable of delivering 300 mA of continuous current to output voltages from 0.6 V to 13.8 V. The LTC3103 consumes 1.8 µA of quiescent current, while the LTC3104 (which offers a 10 mA programmable LDO output) requires only 2.6 µA of quiescent current. Read more

November 23, 2011 A software tool has been introduced by Energy Micro that enables designers to accurately predict battery cell life expectancy in applications based on the company’s low power EFM32 Gecko microcontrollers. Called the energyAware Battery Estimator, the free tool provides a full simulation of total system energy usage, that takes into account actual battery source, MCU energy modes, peripherals employed and external circuit components. Read more

November 9, 2011 ZMD AG has unveiled a new Intelligent Battery Sensor IC for fuel saving start/stop systems and other solutions for measuring State-of-health (SOH), State-of-charge (SOC) or State-of-function (SOF) of a vehicle’s battery. The first member of a new Battery Power Management product line from ZMDI, the ZSSC1856 comes in a QFN32 5x5 package of only 0.85 mm height. Read more

November 7, 2011 STMicroelectronics is extending the company’s family of RFID/NFC wireless memory ICs with a new 16-Kbit device that can also harvest enough energy to enable small electronic items using it to become completely battery-free electronic applications. Read more

October 13, 2011 Linear Technology has released high temperature (H-grade) and High Reliability (MP-grade) versions of the company’s LT3690 synchronous step-down switching regulator. The36 V input capable device can deliver up to 4 A of continuous output current at efficiencies as high as 93%. Read more

September 20, 2011 A proof-of-concept stage "subconscious mode" for smartphones and other WiFi-enabled mobile devices could extend battery life by as much as 54 percent for users on the busiest networks, described in a paper titled "E-MiLi: Energy-Minimizing Idle Listening in Wireless Networks." Read more

September 14, 2011 Freescale Semiconductor is expanding its portfolio of 32-bit Kinetis microcontrollers (MCUs), based on the ARM Cortex-M4 processor, with 60 new entry-level devices that are expected to begin sampling in early 2012. The new devices are additions to the Kinetis K10 and K20 families and are the lowest power Kinetis MCUs to date, consuming 630 uA at a CPU speed of 4 MHz in low power run mode, which is equivalent to160 uA/MHz. Read more

September 9, 2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated has expanded the company’s 1.8-V, rail-to-rail input and output, general purpose operational amplifier (op amp) portfolio with the first in a new line of op amps for low-voltage, battery-powered, cost-sensitive industrial, consumer and medical applications. Read more

September 2, 2011 Semtech Corp., has launched the first device in its innovative platform of phase-shifted boost LED drivers. The new SC5010 is an 8-channel white LED driver with an innovative PWM phase-shift dimming control that uses low-profile inductors, allowing LED drivers to be built directly into the LCD panel in Ultrabook PCs and ultra-mobile PCs (UMPC) for displays as thin as 4 mm. Read more

September 1, 2011 Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., has introduced a new surface-mount power metal strip resistor that the company claims is the industry’s first 4-terminal, 1 W current sensing resistor in the compact 0612 package size to offer a low resistance range from 0.5 mΩ to 5 mΩ. Read more

August 23, 2011 Intersil Corporation has developed a compact, high-efficiency 1.2 A buck-boost regulator that uses a proprietary H-Bridge Buck-Boost control architecture. The ISL9110's compact size makes it ideal for battery-powered devices such as handheld instruments, games, point-of-sale systems and similar applications. Read more

August 19, 2011 Big hurdles in silicon scaling and battery technology stand in the way of huge opportunities in mobile systems, said an ARM executive in a keynote here. Read more

August 16, 2011 austriamicrosystems has unveiled a high-efficiency 1.5 MHz synchronous DC-DC step-down converter. The AS1328 buck regulator features efficiencies up to 96%, excellent light load efficiencies and with a quiescent current of only 25 uA. Read more

August 4, 2011 Linear Technology has introduced a synchronous buck-boost converter that delivers up to 1 A of output current from a Li-Ion/Polymer source or 300 mA from dual cell alkaline/NiCd/NiMH sources. The LTC3536’s 1.8 V to 5.5 V input and output voltage range achieves a +/-1% accurate output with inputs above, below or equal to the regulated output. Read more

July 29, 2011 Cypress Semiconductor Corp., has introduced 128-Mbit, 64-Mbit and 32-Mbit MoBL (More Battery Life) Asynchronous SRAMs with 32-bit bus widths. The new devices add to Cypress's industry-leading SRAM portfolio, which include high-performance synchronous, asynchronous and micropower devices. The new MoBL SRAMs cater to applications in telecommunications, computers, peripherals, and consumer, medical and military domains to enhance system performance in concert with 32-bit DSPs, FPGAs and processors. Read more

July 27, 2011 STMicroelectronics has unveiled what the company claims is the world’s smallest combined crystal and real-time clock (RTC) IC for time, calendar and alarm functions. ST has combined the world’s smallest real-time clock die and a matched oscillator crystal in the same package size as the smallest crystal-only devices on the market today. The device delivers the world’s smallest integrated RTC/crystal, measuring only 3.2 x 1.5mm and offering ultra-low power consumption. Read more

July 26, 2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced a 3-MHz, 100-mA synchronous step-down DC/DC converter, which integrates a bypass switch and a unique DCS-Control technology. The new device extends battery run-time by 20 percent in low-power wireless and MSP430 MCU-based applications, when compared to competing solutions. Read more

July 12, 2011 Energy Micro is making the company’s EFM32 Gecko and Tiny Gecko product lines in a QFP64 package. The new 64-pin devices are suitable for smart metering applications as well as energy sensitive applications like building automation, security systems and portable health and fitness equipment. Read more

June 28, 2011 Nordic Semiconductor ASA has unveiled of the company’s Nordic nRF2460 audio streamer IC that claims to offer class-leading power optimization and performance specifically for cost-sensitive battery-powered mono (single channel) wireless audio applications such as microphones (e.g. home karaoke and conference), subwoofers (home cinema), musical instruments (wireless audio adapters), and gaming (e.g. singing game mics). Read more

June 16, 2011 Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the industry's first IC to integrate all of the power-management functions for ambient energy harvesting, as well as for charging and protecting micro-energy cells (MECs), a form of solid-state battery. Operating at an ultra-low current level, the MAX17710 accepts energy from a variety of poorly regulated energy harvesting sources with output levels ranging from 1 uW to 100 mW. Read more

June 16, 2011 Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high power, I2C controlled, high efficiency PowerPath manager, ideal diode controller and lithium-ion battery charger for single-cell portable devices such as tablet PCs, ultra-mobile PCs (UMPCs), personal video players, smart phones, digital cameras, PDAs, portable medical and industrial devices and personal navigation devices. Read more

June 13, 2011 STMicroelectronics has unveiled the company's new FingerTip technology, which enables a single-chip solution for capacitive touchscreens up to 10 inches in diameter with multi-touch capability. Read more

June 10, 2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced the industry's first fully integrated Li-Ion battery management integrated circuit (IC) for super capacitor charge control. The single device provides comprehensive features for managing charge control; measuring capacitance and effective series resistance (ESR); and protecting either 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-series super capacitors with individual capacitor control, or up to 9-series capacitors with stack control. Read more

June 6, 2011 Fairchild Semiconductor is stepping up its efforts to address what the company claims is one of the most significant challenges facing audio applications in the mobile industry today – the need to meet consumer demand for multimedia mobile devices that offer smaller speakers, sound louder and better, while minimizing impact on battery life. Read more

May 27, 2011 Skyworks Solutions, Inc. , an innovator of high reliability analog and mixed signal semiconductors, has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Advanced Analogic Technologies Incorporated, an analog semiconductor company focused on enabling energy-efficient devices for consumer electronics, computing and communications markets. The acquisition expands Skyworks' portfolio with complementary analog semiconductor products including battery chargers, DC/DC converters, voltage regulators and LED drivers. Read more

May 19, 2011 Unitronic is planning to present a wireless-based, solar-powered sensor module for continuous monitoring of the carbon monoxide (CO)concentration in various buildings and in industrial applications at SENSOR+TEST 2011 in Nuremberg (Germany) from 7 to 9 June 2011 Read more

May 9, 2011 austriamicrosystems has introduced a highly integrated power management integrated circuit (PMIC) designed specifically for portable devices powered by a single-cell Li-Ion battery. The AS3605 integrates seven low dropout regulators (LDOs), a DC/DC converter, a complete battery charger, LED backlight driver and an audio power amplifier on one die. Read more

April 18, 2011 Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LTC4000, a high voltage controller and power manager that converts virtually any externally compensated DC/DC power supply into a full-featured battery charger. The LTC4000 is capable of driving typical DC/DC converter topologies, including buck, boost, buck-boost, SEPIC and flyback. Read more

March 17, 2011 STMicroelectronics has developed a new generation of innovative voltage detectors with extra features that enhance system safety and reliability for a wide variety of applications. Read more

March 8, 2011 austriamicrosystems has launched a 10-bit magnetic rotary encoder IC for contactless position sensing with the industry's lowest power and smallest size. Featuring automatic power-down and wake-up modes, the AS5050 encoder is targeted for low-power applications such as robotics and is also suited for servo motor control and as an input device for low-cost battery operated devices. Read more

February 28, 2011 Freescale Semiconductor's MM912J637 battery sensor measures current, voltage and temperature of lead-acid batteries and deduces the status of the battery from these parameters. Amidst increasing numbers of hybrid electric vehicles and start-stop systems (“mild hybrid”), it becomes increasingly important for car designers to determine the battery status. Read more

February 22, 2011 Analog Devices, Inc. has unveiled a highly integrated, low-power RF transceiver for operation in the global 2.4 GHz ISM (industrial, scientific and medical) frequency band.  The ADF7241 RF transceiver is designed with emphasis on flexibility, ease-of-use characteristics, and low power consumption. Read more

February 14, 2011 Cypress Semiconductor Corp., has unveiled a new feature for the company’s TrueTouch touchscreen controllers that enables touchscreens in handsets, cameras, GPS systems and other mobile systems to function seamlessly while connected to noisy chargers. Low-cost, third-party and after-market battery chargers emit large levels of common-mode noise that adversely affects touchscreen performance, often resulting in inaccurate touch readings or phantom touches. Read more

February 9, 2011 Automotive supplier Continental has developed a sensor (satellite) for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles which will immediately shut off the high-voltage battery in the event of a collision while the vehicle is in charge mode. Thus, emergency service personnel can recover vehicles without running the risk of suffering an electric shock. Read more

January 27, 2011 ST-Ericsson is launching a new product family that aims to improve the battery life of mobile handsets and other connected devices. The innovative power management components can extend the talk time or Internet connection time of a mobile device by up to 30% compared with solutions that supply power directly from the battery. Read more

January 21, 2011 Diodes Incorporated has released eight single gate logic functions in the miniature 6-pin DFN1010 package. Measuring just 1.0mm by 1.0mm and with a maximum off-board height of 0.4mm, the latest additions to the 74LVC1Gxx logic family provide space-saving opportunities for the smallest handheld devices, including advanced cell phones, satellite navigation systems and tablet computers. Read more

December 23, 2010 Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the newest additions to its GPS/GNSS low-noise amplifier (LNA) family. Designed using Maxim's advanced SiGe processes, these fully integrated LNAs feature a low noise figure of 0.65 dB. The devices improve receive sensitivity and read range over discrete or highly integrated CMOS solutions. Read more

December 8, 2010 Maxim Integrated Products has introduced automotive-grade, synchronous step-down converters that consume 25 microamps (no load) and deliver 1 A and 600 mA, respectively. The 2.1 MHz step-down converters are optimized for operation over the 3.5 V to 28 V range. Read more

November 17, 2010 austriamicrosystems has introduced the AS1310, an ultra low quiescent current hysteretic step-up DC-DC converter optimized for light loads (60 mA) and the highest efficiency - up to 92 %. With 1 µA the AS1310 step-up converter also claims to feature the industry’s lowest quiescent current, operates over a wide 0.7 V to 3.6 V battery supply, and provides output voltages between 1.8 V and 3.3 V. Even at loads as light as 100 µA, efficiency still reaches 85%, increasing battery life. Read more

November 4, 2010 Semtech Corp. is releasing a sub-1 V analog timer platform that claims to revolutionize the conventional 555 timer for low-voltage, battery-operated small appliances. The new SX8122 analog timer offers the best-in-class battery life via its intrinsic 0.9 V operation, without the need for an external boost converter and inductor, saving board space and cost. Read more

October 29, 2010 Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high voltage synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that draws only 50 µA in standby mode with the output in regulation. The LTC3891's 4 V to 60 V input supply range is designed to protect against high voltage transients, continue operation during automotive cold crank and cover a broad range of input sources and battery chemistries. Read more

October 25, 2010 A new family of innovative multi-channel LED drivers from Intersil Corporation provides an ultra-low dimming capability that extends battery life in notebook, netbook and tablet computers. Read more

October 19, 2010 NXP Semiconductors N.V. has unveiled new microcontrollers, which the company claims set new benchmarks in 32-bit active power consumption. The LPC1100L and LPC1300L series introduce a new low-power platform which combines ultra-low leakage design techniques with NXP's optimised power-efficient libraries. Read more

October 6, 2010 austriamicrosystems has introduced a 3-channel low-frequency wake-up receiver that enables battery powered systems to add remote wakeup capability. Claiming best-in-class sensitivity of 80 μVrms, both range and BOM cost can be optimized while the lowest current consumption of 2.7 μA extends battery life. Read more

September 15, 2010 Driving smaller, lower cost products that run from a single-cell battery, Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced what the company claims is the industry's first true 0.9-V microcontroller (MCU) as the newest addition to the ultra-low-power MSP430 MCU portfolio. Read more

September 7, 2010 National Semiconductor Corp. has unveiled the industry's first eight-channel ultrasound transmit/receive chipset specifically designed for portable ultrasound systems used in hospitals, clinics, ambulances and remote point-of-care facilities. The PowerWise chipset's innovative circuit architecture enables the design of both hand-carried and handheld units that deliver longer battery life and imaging performance comparable to larger console systems. Read more

September 6, 2010 GreenPeak Technologies BV, a pioneer of battery-free wireless communications, has announced the appointment of semiconductor industry veteran Hans Rohrer as non-executive chairman of the board. Read more

August 23, 2010 austriamicrosystems has released what the company claims is the  most advanced and smallest LED dot-matrix driver (channels vs. PCB space)  available. The AS1119 drives 144 LEDs but requires only 9 mm² PCB space, reduces external component count, reduces connector pin count and requires fewer PCB layers. Read more

August 13, 2010 Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 4-A monolithic synchronous buck battery charger for 1-cell Li-Ion/Polymer batteries. The LT3651-4.2 accepts inputs up to 32 V with a 40 V absolute maximum rating for added system margin. Read more

August 11, 2010 Avago Technologies, a supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, is adding what the company claims is the industry's first 4G/LTE Band 7 duplexer to its line of high isolation, 2 x 2.5 mm Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator (FBAR) duplexers for mobile handsets and data terminals. Read more

August 9, 2010 A new linear root-mean-square (RMS) radio frequency (RF) power detector from National Semiconductor Corp., offers the industry’s highest precision with up to 40 dB dynamic range. The PowerWise LMH2120 increases wireless coverage and extends battery life for third-generation (3G) and fourth-generation (4G) mobile handsets. Read more

August 6, 2010 Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a high-voltage, 12-cell, battery-monitoring IC for hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and any system that stacks long series strings of batteries. Read more

July 26, 2010 Integrated Device Technology, Inc., has unveiled an integrated microcontroller-based Intelligent System Power Management Solution targeted for portable consumer products, such as Smartphones, portable navigation devices, mobile Internet devices and eBooks. Read more

July 7, 2010 Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX36051 security manager which provides 128 bytes of nonimprinting memory to securely store sensitive data, while drawing little battery power in standby mode (1.5 microamps). Read more

June 30, 2010 Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a six-string WLED driver that provides a complete backlighting solution for notebooks and netbooks. The high-performance step-up controller integrates a 48 V MOSFET capable of driving up to 13 LEDs/string. Read more

June 29, 2010 STMicroelectronics has introduced an ultra-low-power comparator in a choice of tiny packages. The devices enable increased performance and functionality in portable products that use power-saving design techniques to maximize battery life. Read more

June 24, 2010 To address smartphone “locks-up” that require a restart, which often involves removing the battery, Fairchild Semiconductor’s FT8010 custom reset timer with a configurable time select pin is ideal. Read more

June 23, 2010 Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) has released its new MSP430 MCU Value Line LaunchPad development kit which claims to be the industry's lowest cost microcontroller (MCU) kit to enable prototyping, debugging and programming for new and experienced developers of sensing, consumer electronics and other cost sensitive applications Read more

June 1, 2010 Freescale Semiconductor has developed a high-performance audio and power management solution for Intel's new Atom processor-based platforms (formerly codenamed "Moorestown"). Read more

May 25, 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. has introduced the MCP1623 and MCP1624 (MCP1623/4) Synchronous Boost Regulators, which bring low-voltage support to any PIC microcontroller, providing a customizable solution for single-cell battery applications. Read more

May 25, 2010 STMicroelectronics' STM8L ultra low-power microcontroller family is entering full production following the device’s unveiling in late 2009. Read more

May 11, 2010 Diodes Incorporated have introduced new LED drivers designed to provide the simplest possible solution for driving low power high brightness LEDs from a single solar or rechargeable battery cell. Read more

April 27, 2010 Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a highly integrated power solution that combines a multichemistry battery charger with dual Quick-PWM step-down controllers. Read more

March 29, 2010 austriamicrosystems has unveiled a high precision data acquisition front-end IC for automotive battery current, voltage, temperature sense applications and in general for sensor interface applications where precise measurement of small signals close to ground is required. Read more

March 26, 2010 STMicroelectronics has introduced a stereo headphone amplifier IC that achieves higher efficiency than previous-generation devices, enabling listeners to enjoy high-quality sound for longer between battery charges. Read more

March 25, 2010 STMicroelectronics has introduced new smart pushbutton 'on/off' controller ICs that are designed to improve the user experience for virtually any battery-powered portable device, including e-readers, tablets, media players, smartphones and digital cameras.   Read more

March 18, 2010 As an innovative way of addressing the extended battery life being demanded by modern feature-rich cell phones, Fairchild Semiconductor’s Low ICCT gate TinyLogic devices aim to provide solutions to reduce the potential of hidden power consumption that can occur in mixed supply voltage mobile designs in feature-rich mobile products such as mobile handsets, smart phones and medical applications. Read more

March 8, 2010 Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LTC3890/-1, a high voltage dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that draws only 50 µA when one output is active and 60 µA when both outputs are enabled. Read more

March 5, 2010 Analog Devices, Inc., has unveiled a Li-ion battery monitoring and protection system that integrates all necessary components, including voltage and current measurement, signal isolation and safety monitoring. Read more

March 4, 2010 Atmel Corporation is claiming that its new ATA6870 battery management circuit is the industry's first solution that features active cell balancing with capacitors or inductors for high-cell-count Li-Ion batteries supporting supply voltages up to several hundreds volts such as used in electrical/hybrid vehicles, e-bikes or uninterruptible power supplies. Read more

March 2, 2010 A synchronous boost regulator, which features an operating voltage down to 0.35 V, quiescent current as low as 19 microamperes and shutdown current of less than one microampere, has been unveiled by Microchip Technology Inc. Read more

March 2, 2010 Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LTC2941/LTC2942 battery gas gauges with an I2C interface for 2.7 V to 5.5 V systems. Read more