➀ The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is set to include a battery preservation feature; ➁ This feature allows users to limit charging to 90% to extend battery life; ➂ Concerns remain about the total battery life even at 100% capacity.
Recent #Battery Life news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Nordic Semiconductor has released an evaluation kit for its newly introduced nPM2100 Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC), designed to help developers maximize battery life in various battery-powered applications.
➁ The evaluation kit includes features such as sub-200nA hibernation mode, 150nA boost converter, and 35nA ship mode, targeting applications like personal health monitors and industrial wireless sensors.
➂ The kit is available through distribution channels for approximately $51, with plans for volume production starting in June for WLCSP packaging and September for QFN packaging.
➀ The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i redefines ultrabook elegance with its glass-inspired design and innovative webcam;
➁ Despite its limited port options and battery life, the laptop boasts a dazzling OLED screen and a stylish, slim design;
➂ It offers a comfortable keyboard, good speakers, and a quiet cooling fan, although its webcam and battery life are not its strongest points.
➀ The SteelSeries Aerox 9 offers a comfortable design and accurate performance suitable for palm grip, but can be uncomfortable for claw grip users.
➁ With 18 programmable buttons and a lightweight design, it is well-suited for MMO gaming.
➂ The mouse wheel's positioning is less ideal, making it difficult to use tilt switches.
➀ The Ray-Ban Meta glasses offer a sleek design resembling traditional eyewear.
➁ They come with advanced Meta AI features and hands-free controls for convenience.
➂ The glasses offer a unique blend of functionality and style, though with a premium price tag.
➀ This article discusses a reference design for extending the life of coin cell batteries.
➁ It includes detailed explanations on how to optimize power consumption in small electronics devices.
➂ The design aims to help engineers and hobbyists create more efficient battery-powered projects.
➀ The Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro offers an impressive typing experience with its smooth linear switches and great sound quality.
➁ Despite some minor issues like double-typing and an inconvenience with the wireless switch placement, the keyboard is a solid choice for budget-conscious users.
➂ The keyboard's wireless connectivity and long battery life make it a versatile option for various uses, although it may not be the best choice for gaming due to its polling rate.
➀ Nexperia introduces the NEH71x0 PMIC family for energy harvesting, offering cost and space savings without the need for an external inductor; ➁ The PMICs provide power management solutions for energy harvesting, extending battery life and enabling rechargeable batteries or supercapacitors; ➂ The devices are designed for various applications including remote controls, key fobs, and IoT devices.
➀ The ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 13) Aura Edition offers an impressive lightweight design, strong performance, and a great keyboard, but falls short in battery life compared to competitors. ➁ It features an Intel “Lunar Lake” Core Ultra processor, a 2.8k OLED display, and is tested against 12 MIL-STD durability tests. ➂ Despite its thin profile, it provides ample ports and excellent build quality.
➀ The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 is an AI-powered device with Snapdragon X Elite ARM-based CPU; ➁ It offers a stylish build, impressive screen, and good performance; ➃ The battery life is exceptional, with up to 20 hours of local video playback; ➄ However, it has limited I/O options and the ARM architecture is still in its early stages.
➀ Frore Systems introduces a revolutionary solid-state cooling technology, AirJet, at CES 2025; ➁ The technology is showcased in a custom Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14; ➂ AirJet replaces traditional fans, offering efficient and silent cooling, and can boost laptop performance by up to 50%.
➀ Renesas introduces two new ICs for Extended Power Range (EPR) USB Power Delivery; ➁ The RAA489118 serves as a battery charger and voltage regulator, while the RAA489400 is a USB Type-C port controller; ➂ The solutions are designed to reduce development time and enhance efficiency.
➀ Asus plans to unveil a new ultra-thin laptop at CES 2025; ➁ The laptop is claimed to have a battery life of up to 32 hours; ➂ The laptop may be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X platform.
➀ Magnachip expands production of 7th generation MXT LV MOSFETs; ➁ MXT LV MOSFETs utilize Super Short Channel FET (SSCFET) technology; ➂ Improved power efficiency and reduced heat generation for battery-powered devices.
➀ Windows 11 on Arm runs on selected Android smartphones but experiences rapid heating and significant battery drain; ➁ Despite performance issues, it can perform certain tasks and run older games; ➂ The experience is facilitated by Windows on Arm development focused on Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, with limitations due to incomplete driver support.
➀ The article introduces a flow meter reference design based on the MC9S08GW64 microcontroller from NXP. It highlights the design's versatility, efficiency, and its suitability for gas and fluid metering applications. The design is known for its low power consumption, long battery life, and support for automated meter reading (AMR). ➁ It describes the design's features, such as real-time flow sensing, data accumulation, and wireless communication via ZigBee, which streamline the development process. ➂ The design is suitable for both consumer and industrial metering systems and is optimized to operate for over a decade on a single battery.
➀ This article introduces a long-battery life flow meter reference design; ➁ The design utilizes Maxim Integrated's MAX35101 for TOF measurements and the EFM32ZG110 microcontroller for system control; ➂ The system employs piezoelectric transducers for ultrasonic measurements and features low power consumption.
➀ Ed sees the used EV market as a lucrative opportunity, recognizing the rapid depreciation of EVs and the resetting of battery life counters. ➁ He notes that many used EVs have been involved in accidents but are sold as 'accident-free'. ➃ Ed discusses his plan to profit from this market by buying EVs at a low cost and reselling them at a higher price.
➀ The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 offers a solid design and good performance, with a pleasing OLED screen and keyboard. ➁ However, it is let down by its high price, excessive bloatware, and delayed software features. ➂ The battery life is improved compared to its predecessor, but the lack of a USB-A port and the angled port design are drawbacks.
➀ The reference design by Texas Instruments uses Wi-Fi technology for wireless EPD updates; ➁ The solution is low power and suitable for battery-powered operations; ➂ The design supports remote and local control via MQTT protocol.
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