DSP in Optical Modules: Entering Low Power Consumption

DSP in Optical Modules: Entering Low Power Consumption

The report from Electronic Enthusiasts Network (by Liang Haobin) states that as optical modules develop towards 800G and 1.6T high speeds, DSP is facing increasing challenges, including performance and power consumption. Due to the small size of optical modules and the difficulty in heat dissipation, the power consumption of high-performance DSPs determines whether stable operation … Read more

SoC Power Architecture and Design – Physical Implementation

SoC Power Architecture and Design - Physical Implementation

—Knowing and doing are the farthest distances in the world. In previous articles, we introduced the aspects that need to be considered in the front-end architecture and design of SoC, and provided some reference solutions. The last article described the relevant content of UPF, completing the overall plan and UPF. The next step is the … Read more

Low Power Design for Microcontrollers: Extending Battery Life

Low Power Design for Microcontrollers: Extending Battery Life

In industrial and consumer electronics, an increasing number of devices require battery power. To enable devices to operate longer with limited battery capacity, we need to master low power design techniques for microcontrollers. This article will introduce several commonly used methods to reduce power consumption based on practical applications. 1. Understanding Power Consumption Power consumption … Read more

Factors to Consider When Selecting ASIC Chip IP

Factors to Consider When Selecting ASIC Chip IP

Many companies need to purchase IP when designing ASIC chips. So how should we choose among the numerous IP vendors? Typically, we need to evaluate the IP selection based on the following factors: Before selecting IP, it is essential to confirm the production process of the ASIC chip, as the performance, power consumption, and area … Read more

Selection of Bluetooth Modules and EMI Compliance Testing

Selection of Bluetooth Modules and EMI Compliance Testing

Everything begins with connectivity. The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly integrating into our daily lives and various industries, with increasingly intelligent and convenient interactions between people and objects, as well as between objects themselves. Wireless communication has become an invisible bridge in IoT connectivity, with mainstream communication technologies such as Bluetooth, WiFi, and ZigBee … Read more

Introduction to Low Power Design in Digital ICs (Part 1): Objectives of Low Power Design and Types of Power Consumption

Introduction to Low Power Design in Digital ICs (Part 1): Objectives of Low Power Design and Types of Power Consumption

Follow and star our public account for exciting content Source: Content from http://www.cnblogs.com/IClearner/, Author: IC_learner, thank you. Today, let’s talk about low power design. This low power design is basically at the introductory level, which means it is mostly explained from a theoretical perspective. You could say it is based on what is written in … Read more

Key Considerations for Low Power Design in MCUs

Key Considerations for Low Power Design in MCUs

With the rise of portable mobile devices and various wearable technologies, we must pay attention to the power consumption issues of these devices, as they all share a common characteristic: they are powered by battery systems. A single circuit board may contain many unit circuits related to power consumption. Today, we will discuss the low … Read more

Fundamentals of Low Power Design: Conceptual Overview

Fundamentals of Low Power Design: Conceptual Overview

Today, I plan to start a new series on low power design. Although my experience in low power design is not extensive, I have worked on projects with high demands for low power consumption, so I have a general understanding of the common practices and main techniques in low power design. Additionally, due to various … Read more

Key Points of Low Power Design

Key Points of Low Power Design

1 Introduction The previous article reviewed the hierarchical methods of low power design【Technical Review】, and this article further discusses some of the key points. This is particularly beneficial for those who are new to low power design, as it may provoke more thoughts. 2 Why Low Power Design is Necessary The previous article mentioned several … Read more

PIC Microcontroller: Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Low Power Design (Part 1)

PIC Microcontroller: Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Low Power Design (Part 1)

Before learning about low power consumption in PIC microcontrollers, let’s briefly go over some basic knowledge and concepts related to low power consumption. Power (Watts) = U (Volts) * I (Amperes) Energy (Joules) = U (Volts) * I (Amperes) * t (Seconds) Charge (Coulombs) = I (Amperes) * t (Seconds) Power consumption can be divided … Read more