Real-Time Logic Analyzer for All SPI Communications – SPIDriver Experience

Real-Time Logic Analyzer for All SPI Communications - SPIDriver Experience

SPIDriver is an easy-to-use tool for controlling SPI devices, compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. It features a built-in color screen that can display all SPI communications in real-time, using a standard FTDI USB serial chip to communicate with the PC, eliminating the need for special drivers. The SPIDriver evaluation board includes 3.3 V … Read more

Dynamic Power Path Management for Battery Charging Chips

Dynamic Power Path Management for Battery Charging Chips

Some battery-powered products, if not designed properly, may exhibit a phenomenon where the battery fails to charge after being over-discharged. The reason is generally that these products lack a dynamic power path management feature in their charging design. When the battery is depleted and charging begins, the product typically activates certain functions to display charging … Read more

PCB Design Recommendations for EMMC Modules

PCB Design Recommendations for EMMC Modules

Introduction to EMMC Circuits EMMC (Embedded Multi Media Card) is a standard specification established by the MMC Association, primarily targeting embedded storage for products such as mobile phones and tablets. EMMC integrates a controller within the package, providing a standard interface and managing flash memory.The principle circuit’s 8-bit data signals are shown in Figure 8-38, … Read more

In-Depth Report on NOR Flash Investment Logic

In-Depth Report on NOR Flash Investment Logic

Report Producer/Author: Founder Securities, Chen Hang NOR Flash Investment Logic Framework NOR Flash Supply and Demand Outlook: Supply-Demand Imbalance, Continuous Price Increase NOR Flash, as a hardware layer, supports the startup of application software layers in automotive electronics, 5G, and industrial fields. Its value is irreplaceable, especially in high-reliability application scenarios such as automotive electronics, … Read more

Innovation in NOR Flash Technology

Innovation in NOR Flash Technology

Flash memory chips have become a crucial part of the entire electronic semiconductor industry chain, among which NAND Flash has a vast market capacity. In fact, Flash is not limited to NAND; NOR Flash is also a branch, though its market capacity is relatively smaller. However, with the rapid development of various emerging applications in … Read more

10 Classic PMIC Books to Advance Your Skills

10 Classic PMIC Books to Advance Your Skills

The rapid development of the electronics industry is inseparable from electricity. Since we need to use electricity, it involves a control circuit and a power circuit. A key part of the power circuit is the Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC). For those with years of experience in the electronics industry or newcomers to power design, … Read more

Building Cost-Effective and Secure PMICs: The Importance of NVM IP

Building Cost-Effective and Secure PMICs: The Importance of NVM IP

Whether for consumer electronics, industrial control, IoT devices, or for communication networks and automotive electronic systems, Power Management ICs (PMICs) are a critical part of the system. PMICs contain a large number of analog circuits, and due to uncontrollable factors during production, the final mass-produced analog circuits may differ from the initial design, affecting the … Read more

PMIC: A Chip That Solves Multiple Problems

PMIC: A Chip That Solves Multiple Problems

1. What is PMIC Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) is the Chinese term for 电源管理集成电路, which is characterized by high integration, encapsulating traditional multi-output power supplies into a single chip, making multi-power applications more efficient and compact. PMIC is an indispensable key component in today’s electronic devices, providing power for various devices from mobile phones … Read more

What Is the Strength of Domestic PMICs?

What Is the Strength of Domestic PMICs?

According to reports from Electronic Enthusiasts Network (by Li Ningyuan), there are three power supply design solutions—fully discrete, fully integrated, and partially integrated. Among these, integrated PMICs package traditional multi-output power supplies into a single chip, resulting in higher efficiency and smaller size for multi-power applications. This fully integrated power solution is essential in wearable … Read more