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    Low quiescent current (Iq) means lower operational power and longer battery life. Designing low-Iq solutions requires good technique, tools, and technologies.
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    Class AB Op Amps: The Solution for Low-Iq Audio

    June 22, 2022
    Want a high-performance audio amplifier with great quiescent-current performance numbers? The class AB amplifier improves the efficiency and lowers the distortion versus other...
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    Why is Low Iq So Essential in Battery-Powered Applications?

    May 11, 2022
    Industry demand for lower-Iq battery-powered designs that extend battery lifetimes are quickly reaching a crescendo.
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    Tips for Measuring Ultra-Low Bias Current with Commercial Lab Equipment

    May 5, 2022
    Equipment like jigs, shields, cables, and connectors can impact femtoampere-level current measurements. This article offers methodology on how to work around those issues.
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    Critical Condition: The Role of Low Iq in Medical Implants

    April 20, 2022
    Implantable neurostimulators are the tools used by clinicians to execute the various and diverse neuromodulation therapies with more efficient power/recharging solutions.
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    The Importance of Low Iq in Energy-Harvesting Systems

    March 11, 2022
    This article discusses one of the most important IC performance characteristics needed for energy-harvesting applications: A low standby quiescent current, typically less than...

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    Ultra-Low-Iq Buck/Boost Converter Charges, Manages Supercaps

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    Developed by Texas Instruments, this dc-dc converter is claimed to have one-third the quiescent current of competing boost converters.
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    Low IQ Devices Mean Smaller Batteries

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    To squeeze more life out of a smaller battery, use devices with low quiescent current.
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