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Typical efficiency of logical circuit outputs

When looking at "logic" circuits (gates, level shifters, ...), usually intrinsic current consumption is specified, and is often quite low (compared to maximal recommended output currents of ...
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Lighting System in terms of its efficiency and consumption

I'm curious regarding some matters in my experiment session of Efficient Lighting System. There are 4 types of lamps which we measure the data to fill-in the table as in the picture. Correct me if my ...
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Power efficiency with Boost vs Buck-Boost using same regulator

I'm doing a few tests and figuring out what will be the best option for what will eventually be part of a battery powered circuit. I have both a boost and buck-boost converter, both using the XLSEMI ...
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Is microcontroller power consumption directly related to its operation time?

I have to decide on a way to measure the efficiency of an algorithm running on a microcontroller/microprocessor. My thought is that I can use the runtime of the algorithm to complete a certain task ...
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Why is this device power usage so much power and with such variation?

I just got a wattage meter to try to get a sense of where my electricity usage is going. One of the surprises was my cheap drugstore humidifier, which seems to be drawing 640 watts. I have a huge ...
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Power Consumption and efficiency

I know that similar threads had been answered but due to the fact that i am a beginner at electronics i would like to verify my measurements concerning about voltage total current and power ...
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Performance analysis of embedded firmware

I'm working on a project where I want to make the software the most power efficient it can be on the system. What ways can I do performance analysis of my system? I'd like to run the system off AAA ...
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How can I reduce the power consumed with wall warts?

I have been designing a project that requires a 5V for some components and 12V for others. I am planning to leave this plugged in 24/7 so I want it pretty efficient. I know they don't waste that much ...
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