Form factor and cost of wireless ear buds can be reduced dramatically with the MAX20340 bi-directional DC powerline communications (PLC) device from Maxim Integrated Products. It can reduce the size of a power and communication interface to the charging dock by up to 80 per cent, says the company.
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Nordic introduces Bluetooth 5.1 SoC for multi-protocol applications
Temperature-qualified, the nRF52833 SoC joins Nordic’s nRF52 series. The multi-protocol SoC includes a Bluetooth 5.1 Direction Finding-capable radio for low power Bluetooth Low Energy, Thread, Zigbee, and 2.4GHz proprietary wireless connectivity. It is qualified for operation across a -40 to +105 degrees C temperature range.
LDO regulator improves system life and performance, says Texas Instruments
The company says that the TPS7A02 has the industry’s lowest quiescent current of less than 25 nA, which is 10 per cent that of competing devices. The low drop out linear regulator can help double battery life in power-sensitive industrial and personal electronics.
Buck-boost DC/DC converter save power and prolongs battery life
Claimed to offer unmatched efficiency with best-in-class current consumption, the BD83070GWL is a buck-boost DC/DC converter with integrated MOSFET from Rohm.
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