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Sponsored 6th October 2023 Key Steps to Design A Compact, High-Efficiency PFC Stage Using NCP1623A Download Now  Housed in either SOIC−8 or TSOP−6 packages, the NCP1623A is an extremely compact PFC controller designed to optimize the efficiency of your PFC stage throughout the load range. It also incorporates protection features for a rugged operation. More generally, NCP1623A is ideal in systems where cost−effectiveness, reliability, high power−factor and efficiency ratios are key requirements.  This paper describes the key steps to rapidly design a CrM/DCM PFC stage driven by the NCP1623. The process is illustrated in a practical 100−W, universal mains application.  To continue reading and learn more download the application note.

Power 6th October 2023 Z-Stack power calculator tool Read more This tool is used to allow SimpleLink Z-Stack Software users to analyze system power profile for a sleepy end device within a Zigbee application. This calculator enables the user to assess the potential system battery life and determine how to optimize battery life through configuring system settings, stack parameters, payload profile, and usage parameters to achieve the desired performance goals by emulating the system design choices.

Artificial Intelligence 6th October 2023 ChatGPT overtakes Netflix in web traffic Read more The digital landscape is currently witnessing a battle for online supremacy, marked by a notable twist brought about by the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT.

Displays 6th October 2023 Partnership power content on sphere’s LED displays Read more Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium, opened to the public on 29th September 2023, ushering in the future of live entertainment.

Automotive 6th October 2023 Ben launches new challenge ‘Race Across Britain’ Read more Following the huge success of BBC TV series 'Race Across the World,’ Ben, the charity dedicated to supporting the people of the automotive industry, providing support for life for them and their family dependents, is recruiting teams to take on a new UK-based fundraising challenge for the automotive industry, called Race Across Britain.

Automotive 6th October 2023 Breakthrough for fast charging of electric trucks Read more A national network of public fast chargers for heavy electric trucks is opening in Sweden. The charging network is powered by renewable energy.

Medical 6th October 2023 Fibre optic product for medical technology Read more As a specialist for interfaces, ODU develops and produces individual systems as well as standard solutions for medical applications with the highest requirements regarding performance and failure protection.

Events News 6th October 2023 Conference highlights Asia's semiconductor industry growth Read more Following the success of its inaugural edition, the second Electronics Asia Conference (EAC), a virtual conference and exhibition organised by AspenCore, the publisher of EE Times Asia, EE Times India, and EDN Asia, is set to take place from October 17 to 19, 2023.

Automotive 6th October 2023 EVBox launches new creative campaign Read more Electric mobility has crossed the globally accepted point for the adoption of a mainstream technology.

STEM News 6th October 2023 Inspiring the future of STEM with history and innovation Read more Today is World Teacher's Day, Thursday 5th October, 2023, and what better way to celebrate the teachings of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) than with a talk on the Universe with Professor Brian Cox, or a workshop with the NHS on how STEM saves lives.

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