How Can I Extend My Application's Battery Life without Sacrificing Performance? On GlobalSpec

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Decreased power consumption results in longer battery life, and, in some cases, enables the use of a smaller, less expensive battery. Traditional MCUs perform the voltage conversion with inefficient linear regulators, which waste energy and create excess heat.

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