Power Optimization Development

Reducing display power to extend mobile battery life

Techniques for use on ARM-based mobile smartphones and tablet computers to reduce the power dissipation of display subsystems and provide longer... Read More

It’s all about tools: developing power-sensitive, low current MCU designs

How Silicon Labs' Power Estimator tool guides embedded system developers in creating power-sensitive and current consumption-optimal microcontroller... Read More

Design of a low power high speed differential to single ended converter using feedback

The design of a low power high speed differential to single-ended converter circuit to achieve high bandwidth without increasing the current... Read More

Embedded design energy efficiency with lower power LCD operation

In this Product How-To design article, Silicon Labs‘ Don Shannon describes the constraints facing developers of energy-efficient home appliance... Read More

Using sensor controllers to reduce power consumption in mobile computing

The author explains how a sensor controller can help reduce the overall system power consumption in mobile computing devices, and uses the MSP430... Read More

Optimizing for low power in embedded MCU designs

The authors look at the major factors contributing to power consumption in an embedded system by analyzing the various power modes that most... Read More

How capacitive sensing can reduce standby power in household appliances

The author describes how to use capacitive proximity sensors to reduce standby power in household appliances to well below 50 mW, while minimizing... Read More

Reducing power consumption in CIC filter algorithm designs

Richard Lyons, author of “Understanding DSP,” describes some a number of ways you can reduced the power consumption of Cascaded Integrator-Comb (CIC)... Read More

Thread synchronization techniques for better multicore system power/performance tradeoffs

An in-depth look at a thread synchronization mechanism based on hardware supplied primitives for use in multicore designs to guarantee both power... Read More

Optimal digital power control using LLC resonant converters

Implementing a line level control (LLC) resonant converter-based digital power control subsystem that uses a 32-bit MCU to manage duty cycle and... Read More

Design considerations for power-sensitive embedded devices

Adam Kaiser discusses factors to be considered when beginning a new embedded design as it relates to power, including choosing the hardware, defining... Read More

Taking advantage of new low-power modes on advanced microcontrollers

The author describes several common low power operating profiles and how they can be used to optimize a MCU’s operation to meet specific system... Read More

Understanding MCU sleep modes and energy savings

Anders Guldahl of Energy Micro describes the energy cost of implementing functions in software and how changes in the distribution of responsibilities ... Read More

Using hardware to save energy in MCU-based sensing applications

Here is how to offset the energy cost of implementing functions in software by extracting relatively complex functions or algorithms and embedding... Read More

Managing power in embedded applications using dual operating systems

In this product how to article, TI’s Loc Truong describes how to use inter-processor communication and state machine design to reduce the overall... Read More

Making embedded system debug easier: useful hardware & software tips

Here are some useful tips and techniques to employ during the initial design & construction of your embedded system design to make it easier to debug... Read More

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Reducing display power to extend mobile battery life

It’s all about tools: developing power-sensitive, low current MCU designs

Design of a low power high speed differential to single ended converter using feedback

Embedded design energy efficiency with lower power LCD operation

Using sensor controllers to reduce power consumption in mobile computing

Optimizing for low power in embedded MCU designs

How capacitive sensing can reduce standby power in household appliances

Reducing power consumption in CIC filter algorithm designs

Thread synchronization techniques for better multicore system power/performance tradeoffs

Optimal digital power control using LLC resonant converters

Design considerations for power-sensitive embedded devices

Taking advantage of new low-power modes on advanced microcontrollers

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EEMBC begins work on ultra-low power MCU benchmarks
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12.12.2012

Silicon Labs delivers 32-Bit ARM MCUs with power breakthroughs
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ARM, NI team up on processor power optimization
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Maxim debuts Smart-Meter SoC at Electronica

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04.24.2013

DESIGN West - IAR Systems I-scope probe
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TI gas gauge IC monitors lead-acid batteries
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TI's 17-V synchronous buck converter integrates MOSFETs
02.11.2013

Microchip adds 3 new low-power SPI Flash memory devices
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Pentek's new multiband, modular RF downconverters use less power

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29 November 2012

Designing for low power

Selected articles on designing for low-power embedded systems. Topics include low-power, energy harvesting, battery longevity, and sleep modes. Read More
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Sponsored by Texas Instruments 08 April 2013

Power-saving techniques lead to ultra-low-power processors for battery-operated devices

With devices like TI's Sitara AM37x ARM Cortex-A8-based processors, system performance need not be sacrificed to achieve ultra-low power consumption. Embedded system designers can have it both ways and, in the end, bring to market much more competitive... Read More

Sponsored by Texas Instruments 01 April 2013

Designing a negative boost converter from a standard positive buck converter

This paper describes a method using a standard positive buck converter to form a negative boost converter, which takes an existing negative voltage and creates an output voltage with a larger (more negative) amplitude. Read More

Sponsored by Texas Instruments 01 April 2013

Digital current balancing for an interleaved boost PFC

This paper discusses three different digital-control methods of balancing inductor currents. The first method senses the inductor current on each switching cycle, compares the current difference between the two phases, then adjusts the duty ratio of one... Read More

Sponsored by Texas Instruments 10 May 2013

Design of a 60-A interleaved active-clamp forward converter

This paper presents the design of a 5-V, 300-W interleaved isolated supply that is powered from a standard 36- to 72-V telecom input. Read More

Sponsored by Electrochem Solutions 14 May 2013

Dangers of Aftermarket Counterfeit Battery Packs

This paper details some of the safety issues observed in counterfeit battery packs and presents options to implement a prevention program to control the aftermarket ecosystem. Read More
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Sponsored by Rohde & Schwarz 07 February 2013

USB 2.0 Compliance Testing

The USB 2.0 standard is widely deployed in both computer and embedded systems. Compliance testing for this standard includes signal integrity as well as a number of low-level protocol tests. This session will provide an overview of the test requirements... Read More

Sponsored by Analog Devices 13 March 2013

Low Power Smart Transmitters Design

In this webcast we will explore some of the key trends in modern field instrument design, the most complex of which are high performance, low power and increased diagnostic capabilities. We will examine the power consumption challenges of loop-powered... Read More

Sponsored by Maxim Integrated 19 March 2013

Security Fundamentals 1: Introduction to Encryption and Digital Signatures

Digital security is an increasing concern for designers. Most people involved in embedded system designs have heard of "encryption" and "digital signature", but the real meaning, usages, benefits, and techniques that stand behind these terms are far from... Read More

Sponsored by Intersil 14 March 2013

Power Module on Single IC: Save Board Space, Reduce Design Time and Lower Costs for your Point of Load Power Supply

If your FPGA, DSP or ASIC designs requires a power solution to deliver high output power, or if you have a critical space constraint in your POL power supply, then please join Tim Lok for a 30 min webinar to learn more about how Intersil's power modules... Read More

Sponsored by Intersil 18 April 2013

High Performance Power Converters on the First Design Pass

By utilizing readily available simulation tools, essential board testing and layout techniques a reliable, high performance power design can be achieved on the first design pass. This webinar describes the design process and performance trade-offs that... Read More
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Sponsored by Apache Design 04 December 2012

SoC Power Budgeting Using RTL Power Models

This Educast will provide useful information regarding how PowerArtist Calibrator and Estimator (PACE) and RTL Power Models (RPM) can improve the accuracy of your RTL power estimation prior to the availability of physical implementation and manage power... Read More

Sponsored by Exar 02 January 2013

Benefits of Programmable Power

This presentation will cover the benefits of programmable power for Designer Engineers, Program Managers, and Product Managers as well as the end customer. Included in the presentation are real-world examples of how programmable power saved time and money ... Read More

Sponsored by Avnet 29 March 2013

Fundamentals of Choosing LDO and Switching Regulators

Although low-power DC/DC ICs often don't get up-front attention and are viewed as commodities -- with selection often left to the last-minute -- the choice does affect performance, cost, efficiency, run time, PC board layout, and even overall product... Read More

Sponsored by Apache Design 22 April 2013

RTL Design-for-Power for Mobile SoCs: Best Practices

Significant power related design decisions can be made during the RTL design stage since there is greater flexibility early in the design flow. The best practices will cover the key subset of RTL power tools and methodologies in use by mobile... Read More

Sponsored by Apache Design 05 April 2013

SoC Power Integrity Challenges

Analysis of IC power integrity has drastically changed in the last decade. ICs today must deliver increased performance and functionality above the previous generations while simultaneously lowering power budgets. A comprehensive power integrity and... Read More
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With devices like TI's Sitara AM37x ARM... Read More

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