Ars Technica

C# System.Threading.Timer - TimerCallback delegate is never called, it seems

I need to finish up a console app that grabs and processes emails. I was using System.timer to loop the mail retrieval like every 10 minutes, but, due to what I have to deal with server-side, the ...
EDN

Programmable system timers draw only 30nA

The programmable system timers TPL5000 with watchdog timer and TPL5100 with MOS driver draw only 30nA of current, a reduction of 90% compared to competitive solutions says manufacturer Texas ...
Electronic Design

Ultra-Low Power Timers Cut Effects of Leakage Currents

Semiconductor leakage paths can cause excessive quiescent current (also called ground current) in remote sensing applications. These leakage paths shorten battery life and become more critical because ...
Electronic Design

Nano-Power System Timers Slash Power Consumption up to 80%

Texas Instruments introduced two programmable system timers that significantly reduce system standby power consumption. Texas Instruments (TI) introduced two programmable system timers that ...