For the cell phone to charge, charger output must be above 4V and can deliver a maximum current of 500mA. This charger circuit will step up the voltage from 1.5V to 5V DC to reach the cell phone ...

Although white LEDs are common in a variety of lighting applications, their 3 to 4V forward-voltage drop makes low-voltage applications challenging. Charge pumps and other ICs are available for ...

After a highly successful campaign launch on Kickstarter, Linogy, the innovative eco-tech brand incubated by xTool, has officially opened its Late Pledge window. This final opportunity allows ...

OK, here's a little electronics mystery. I have an old (2000s) wall clock in my bedroom that I had to take apart just now because a battery leaked in it (dang Duracells....). The clock takes two AA ...

Batteries are central to the success of mobile devices. Technology Editor Bill Wong and Jon Eager, Director of OEM Marketing for Energizer Battery Company, discuss challenges and options for powering ...