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Current RF

Current RF, founded by Michael Hopkins in 2003, began with a focus on research and development of innovative signal processing technologies. The firm is dedicated to creating solutions that promote efficient power management and energy savings across various electronic systems. Over time, the company has expanded its expertise from developing novel DAC upconversion techniques to harnessing embedded energy within digital signal processing circuits. Their work primarily revolves around energy recycling and dynamic power reduction, particularly crucial in today's power-conscious environment. In addition to electronics, Current RF has made significant strides in enhancing the efficiency of both electric and fuel cell vehicles. Through their pioneering energy harvesting technology, they focus on maximizing battery life while minimizing energy expenditures, aligning with the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. Their innovative solutions are designed not only to enhance the performance of integrated circuits but also to reduce the overall carbon footprint. Their range of products includes embedded Dynamic Power Reduction technology, aimed at minimizing the footprint of integrated circuits without compromising performance. By integrating these technologies into modern systems, Current RF addresses significant challenges in power management and offers substantial improvements in performance and energy efficiency. Read more

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CC-205 Wideband CMOS Rectifier

The CC-205 Wideband CMOS Rectifier is engineered for direct interfacing with antennas without the necessity of a matching network, accommodating a rectification range from 6MHz to 5.8GHz. It ensures efficient power conversion with a flexible input power range from -18dBm to over +33dBm, offering conversion efficiencies between 40% and 90%. This rectifier optimizes power transfer through very low return losses, enhancing the applicability in a range of RF environments and systems, thus maximizing efficiency.

Analog Filter, D/A Converter, DC-DC Converter, PLL, RF Modules

CC-100 Power Optimizer

The CC-100 Power Optimizer (PowerOp) is a core component of CurrentRF's Energy Harvesting Technology, central to the company's products like PowerStic and Exodus. This innovative solution focuses on recycling previously inaccessible power within systems, thereby extending the battery life of devices by as much as 40%. Embedded within various systems, it performs dynamic power reduction and harnesses unused power effectively, ensuring efficient energy management and operational functionality.

CC-100IP RF

The CC-100IP RF offers on-chip RF and EMI reduction capabilities, crucial for diminishing RF emissions across IC PowerGrids. This design provides cybersecurity enhancements and significantly reduces digital dynamic currents by approximately 40%. It achieves maximum on-chip supply filtering, exhibiting an impressive improvement in reservoir capacitance by up to 600 times. Its efficient impedance control effectively aids in maintaining lower noise levels and ensuring optimal performance of integrated circuits.

Amplifier, Cryptography Cores, PLL, Power Management, RF Modules

PowerPad Dynamic Power Reduction

The PowerPad is a dynamic power reduction solution designed for integration into power and ground bondpad overlays on integrated circuits. This technology allows for a seamless transition without significant increases in IC area, making it a compact yet highly efficient component for modern digital applications. This design features negative feedback mechanisms that reduce effective series inductance, optimizing energy usage while minimizing electromagnetic interference, making it essential for applications demanding high power efficiency and minimal footprint.

CC-100IP-PI

The CC-100IP-PI represents a sophisticated on-chip IP block, noted for its adjustable impedance-controlled hypercapacitor. Featuring a capacitance multiplication and series inductance nullification capability, it also seamlessly integrates cybersecurity enhancements and energy harvesting functionalities. This innovative design contributes to enhanced energy management on ICs, allowing for greater operational efficiency while also offering potential energy savings, making it invaluable for cutting-edge designs focused on sustainability and performance.

Power Management, RF Modules