The growing popularity of HMI-based systems and markets where HMI and streaming converge is driving the need for higher-end MPU implementations that can manage the demands of highly sophisticated systems. This whitepaper featuring the new Renesas RZ/A1 Software Package integrated design environment … [Read more...]
Battery Management System Tutorial
Creating a BMS and charging scheme to optimize battery life requires careful consideration. This article discusses the BMS architecture, its major functional blocks and the importance of each block. Download the white paper from... … [Read more...]
Preventing Automotive Backover Accidents
The importance of automobile safety has driven several key innovations over the last 50 years. It all started with the seat belt in 1966 when the U.S. Congress authorized the Federal Government to set safety standards for new cars. By 1968, seat belts, padded dashboards and other safety features … [Read more...]
Putting Safety into Li-ion Battery Packs
Proper functionality of the power FETs in a battery management system requires designers to understand the load conditions, battery pack limitations and functional block circuitry. This white paper discusses how to ensure safe operation of Li-ion battery packs. … [Read more...]
Boosting 12V Battery Power
This white paper examines AEC-Q100-qualified 55V boost controllers that efficiently generate power rails of 24V, 36V or 48V to support new higher voltage applications. … [Read more...]
Understanding LDOs
To make the best use of an LDO, it's necessary to understand the key performance parameters and their impact on delivering clean output voltage to the various devices inside an electronic system. … [Read more...]