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Simple linear and switching voltage regulators with feedback networks of the type shown in Figure 1 are legion. Their output voltages are the reference voltage at the feedback (FB) pin multiplied by 1 ...

Apple successfully released the new iPhone 17 lineup and iPhone Air with promising features to improve the user experience, but something went under the radar during the announcement. One new feature ...

Pulse width modulation has been giving some users problems since the iPhone X. Fortunately, Apple is gearing up to tackle screen strobing issues with a new accessibility option. A new accessibility ...

Have you ever heard of PWM (pulse width modulation)? Even if you haven’t, this screen flickering issue still might impact you. But iPhone 17 looks like it will bring a long-awaited PWM fix. I had ...

Apple had a lot to say about its new phones during the “Awe Dropping” event Tuesday, but there were plenty of little features that couldn’t fit in the keynote. One interesting feature spotted in the ...

For years, a small but vocal group of iPhone users has complained about something most people never even notice: flicker on OLED screens. That flicker, caused by pulse width modulation or PWM, can ...

1 Faculty of Electrical Technology and Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. 2 Faculty of Electrical Engineering Technology, University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Perlis, ...

Let's be honest, we're all drama queens sometimes. Whether you're texting your bestie you're “literally dying” over the latest celebrity gossip or declaring on social media that Monday mornings are ...

The Google Pixel 10 series introduces a new “sensitive eyes” PWM setting to address screen flicker discomfort. By doubling the display’s PWM rate to 480Hz, Google is taking a key step toward improving ...

The PWM refresh rate of your smartphone’s display is something you probably never think about, and that most people probably have no idea even exists. But, for some, that rate can make or break the ...

The Pixel 10 Pro series introduces a new “sensitive eyes” setting that doubles its display PWM rate to 480Hz. The option is limited to the Pro models, with partial support on the Pro Fold, and none on ...