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The rise of Internet of Things (IoT) applications is a key integrated circuit (IC) market driver. As these internet-connected technologies become increasingly smaller, complex, and energy-intensive, advanced power management ICs are exponentially important. Factoring in potential energy reliability issues due to heightened demand emphasizes this situation’s urgency.
Thanks to its convenience and affordability, the IoT is quickly becoming a staple in industrial, medical, and technology spaces. Since demand is so high, research and development are flourishing. However, progress may soon stall unless professionals leverage advanced power management integrated circuit (PMIC) design to handle variable input and regulate voltage.
Why Next-Generation IoT Needs Advanced PMICs
Billions of connected devices are embedded in structures worldwide, deployed in remote locations, and implanted within humans. As trends like miniaturization and extended operating years emerge, one thing becomes clear — their promise of seamless automation and streamlined data aggregation hinges on effective power management ICs.
A power consumption profile is the most important aspect of the “fit-and-forget” design approach for IoT technologies. Companies install these nodes in places where distance and isolation limit direct physical access and impede continuous power availability.
Batteries are the prevailing solution because they ensure long-lasting stability with minimal maintenance. However, emerging
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