Toshiba has developed an on-chip Single-Inductor Multiple-Output (SIMO) DC-DC converter for IoT devices reliant on coin-type lithium-ion batteries. The new converter achieves 65% to 86% efficiency in the load range from 1 μW to 50 mW, more than 100 times wider than that of a conventional SIMO DC-DC converter, and extends the battery life of IoT devices. This convertor was announced at the IEEE Asian Solid-State Circuits Conference (A-SSCC) 2016 in Toyama, Japan, on November 9.ICs that rely on small capacity coin-type lithium-ion batteries for power supply are increasingly used in a wide variety of IoT applications, and are required to save power by operating at minimum supply voltages in each circuit. In order to supply multiple voltages, multiple external inductors were required in a conventional DC-DC converter, but a SIMO DC-DC converter needs only one external inductor. This advantage in reducing device cost and volume has stimulated widespread R&D of SIMO DC-DC converters.Since an IoT device spends most of its life in standby mode (where power consumption is below 1 mW) and a small part of it in active mode (where power consumption is in the tens of mW), a SIMO DC-DC converters must support a wide load range with high conversion efficiency. However, conventional SIMO DC-DC converters were not designed for IoT applications, and have not been able to support such a wide load range with practical efficiency.Toshiba has improved SIMO DC-DC converter efficiency in the light load range. The highly sensitive comparator of the conventional control circuit is replaced with a new control circuit that consists of only logic gates1, reducing its power consumption. In addition, the switching frequency of switches that distribute current to output channels is reduced by a newly proposed operation mode. As a result, Toshiba’s new SIMO DC-DC converter achieves over 80% efficiency when the load power is above 5 μW and about 65% when the load power is 1 μW.Toshiba has also improved efficiency in the tens of mW load range. Conventional analog control required a relatively long wait time before channel switching to prevent interference between output channels of a SIMO DC-DC converter, degrading efficiency in this load range. The new SIMO DC-DC converter uses digital feedback control to minimize waiting time.The above architecture supports this new converter in achieving practical efficiency of 65%-to-86%, in the wide load range from 1 μW to 50 mW. The load range in which the conversion efficiency exceeds 60% is more than 100 times wider than that of conventional SIMO DC-DC converters, and the new SIMO DC-DC converter extends the battery life of IoT devices that are driven by coin-type lithium-ion batteries.Toshiba plans to use the SIMO DC-DC converter in low-power ICs for IoT devices, including Bluetooth low energy, in the future. read more

“We won the game tonight because of our defense,” Walton said. “I think we’ve been showing glimpses of that defense, but tonight was the first time we’ve been able to put it together for long stretches.”James hit three 3-pointers and had seven rebounds. He only had two assists, though he often fed teammates for open shots that missed – including Lonzo Ball, who was 2 for 10 from the field.Chandler, playing in his second game with the Lakers, logged 23 minutes and scored 3 points. In his first game, the Lakers held Minnesota to 110 points – which, up until Saturday night’s game, was tied for the lowest by any Los Angeles opponent this season.“For me, the defense has been easy because it comes naturally, but it’s a matter of getting into the offense,” Chandler said. “The key for us was getting back on transition, building walls, forcing them into a half-court offense.”James said the Lakers’ center duo of starter JaVale McGee and Chandler, who combined for 20 rebounds and a pair of steals, has solidified a defense that struggled early in the season.“(Chandler) just shored up our front court. We have a great 1-2 punch now with JaVale and Tyson,” James said.De’Aaron Fox had 17 of his 21 points in the first half to lead the Kings, who shot 35 percent from the field and went 6 for 25 on 3-pointers. Willie Cauley-Stein added 12 points and 12 rebounds.Fox said the Lakers were able to shut down the Kings’ fast-paced offense by getting back quickly on defense.“They got back every shot attempt and they sent four people back,” he said. “And we didn’t shoot the ball well.”The Lakers were ahead by six points at the half and held a 76-65 lead entering the fourth quarter. They built that lead to 20 points at 88-68 before the Kings responded with a 10-0 run, but Sacramento got no closer.The Lakers had a season-high 59 rebounds, including a season-best 17 on the offensive end. Five of Chandler’s rebounds were offensive, while McGee had three of his eight rebounds on offense.James made his NBA debut in Sacramento 15 seasons ago as the No. 1 overall draft pick of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He had 25 points, nine assists, six rebounds and four steals in the Oct. 29, 2003, game in which the Kings defeated the Cavs 106-92.The Kings were held to their worst field goal percentage of the season, going 32 of 92 from the field. They were averaging 49 percent shooting coming into the contest, third best in the NBA. (AP) Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (right) is fouled by Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica during the second quarter of their game Saturday, Nov. 10 in Sacramento, California. AP SACRAMENTO, California – Smoke from the raging Northern California wildfires seeped into the Golden 1 Center, giving LeBron James a headache and leading Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton to shorten his players’ stints on the court.But the haze did little to slow James and the Lakers, who used their best defensive effort of the year to earn a 101-86 win Saturday night against the Sacramento Kings, lifting Los Angeles to .500 (6-6) for the first time this season.James scored 25 points and recently signed Tyson Chandler had 12 rebounds for the Lakers, who began the season with three straight losses but now have won four of their last five.The Lakers held the Kings, who entered the game averaging 118 points per contest, to their lowest scoring total of the season. It was only the second time Sacramento has been held below 100 points this season, and it marked the first time Los Angeles had held an opponent below 100. read more

PENSACOLA, Fla. – The No. 8 UWF Men’s Tennis (15-2, 7-0) pulled off a thrilling 5-3 victory over long-time conference rivals No. 12 Valdosta State University (8-3, 5-1) at the Ralph “Skeeter” Carson Tennis Complex.With this win, the Argos snapped a 5 match conference winning streak accumulated by the Blazers and improved to 7-0 in GSC play.This conference rivalry between the Argos and the Blazers has been around for many years, and both teams came prepared to fight until the very last point. In the doubles, the Blazers took the first point on court two after Rivas and Yim Kim defeated No. 44  Nicholas Springer and Alfonso Castellano. The Argos quickly responded by capturing the next two points on courts one and three with identical scores of 8-3.The Argos capitalized on this slight upper hand from the doubles leading into the singles. No. 9 Bojedjiev slated another point for the Argos after his 6-3, 6-4 victory over No. 24 Simbozel. Gulf South Conference Player of the Week No. 55 Cabrera narrowed the gap even further after outlasting Pineda 6-3, 6-4. Although the Argos possessed this dominating 4-1 lead, the Blazers refused to easily give in to defeat, and they began to dig deep on each of the remaining courts. To begin their comeback, No. 21 Mas narrowly edged No. 47 LeCoutre 7-5, 6-2 on court one, and Rivas snuck past Lucas Sanchez 7-5, 6-4 on court three. With the score now set at 4-3 and two matches remaining, Senior Castellano battled back from a set down to even the match up at a set apiece. On the other court, No. 62 Rafaitin secured the opening set in a nail biting 7-6 contest, and both players continued to hold serve in the second set. Each player was incapable of breaking his opponents serve, and tiebreaker remained between a victory for the Argos or a deciding third set. Rafaitin, who has still yet to be beaten in singles, has proven that he will not fold under the pressure. In the tiebreaker, the Frenchman dropped only three points to clinch the match for the Argos.In a double header on Saturday, the Argos will have more GSC competition with Shorter University and Mississippi College. UWF will play Shorter University at 9am CT at the Ralph “Skeeter” Carson Tennis Complex. Matches against Mississippi College will commence at 2:30pm CT.Print Friendly Version read more

Mat Protheroe and Charlie Powell in backlineSam Jeffries earns first start after long term injuryStirzaker and Muldowney listed as co-captainsSam Graham returns to side at no. 8

Follow West London Sport on TwitterFind us on Facebook “You know that in Italy there are some problems in football, especially for Naples I think.“When I was there we stopped two matches; one was Lazio v Roma and one was Sampdoria v Genoa.“I am really very sorry for Kalidou, because he is a wonderful man. But I think in Italy we can do something more about this problem.” Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri spoke about a number of issues at a media conference ahead of the game against Crystal Palace. Here’s what the Italian had to say. On the latest injury newsAdChoices广告“We have two problems. The first is the most serious I think, with Pedro.“Pedro have an injury in his hamstring and he will have to rest I think for 10 days.“The second problem is Odoi. It is not a serious problem but I don’t know if he will be able to play in the next match.”On the title race“There are two teams a step ahead of the others; Liverpool and Manchester City. Now there is a little gap. I think City will be able to cover the gap and I think the title is between City and Liverpool.”On whether he had to persuade Eden Hazard to play as a ‘false nine’ at Watford“No. He is able to play as a winger and in the centre of the pitch. I am really very happy with him in this position because he is very able to score, first of all, and very able to open spaces for the team-mates.“At the moment I am really very happy with him in this position but in the future he can play also as a winger of course.”On believing Hazard could score more“I was really confident because he is a great player – one of the most important at Chelsea. So I was really confident that he was able to score more.”On whether Hazard saying he prefers not to play as a striker puts more pressure on Chelsea to sign one“No. As I said before, I am really very happy with him in this role.“I don’t know if he prefers to play as a winger or striker, but if he is able to play like the last match in the centre for me it’s not a problem to put him in the centre.“I cannot see a problem with Hazard in this role. He played four matches as a ‘false number nine’ and scored three goals and two assists. So I am not able to see a problem.”On whether Hazard will stay“I don’t know, but I think it’s time to decide. I think we have to solve the problem. If we want to program the future we have to solve this problem.”On whether he will discuss Hazard’s future with him“No, because I have not the power to do this. I am the coach. I am not the president. I am not in charge of the (transfer) market.“I want to speak to him only about the position on the pitch.”On whether he now regards Hazard as Chelsea’s best option up front“It depends on the moment. I think at this moment we need to be solid and with Hazard in this position I think we can become more solid.“It’s a good option also for the defensive phase but I think it depends on the moment.“Maybe in the future we will be able to play with Hazard and a striker in the future. It is not a problem.”On Alvaro Morata“As I said in the last press conference, Morata is now going very well. He is fit to play. It (leaving him out) was only a tactical choice.”On Palace“I think it is a very difficult match because in the last three matches at home they were able not to concede a goal. Then they are really very dangerous in the counter attacks.“So I think that we have to play against a very dangerous team, especially away.”On Kalidou Koulibaly, who played under him at Napoli, being the victim of alleged racial abuse from Inter fansEmbed from Getty Images read more

Kentucky’s 16th-ranked men’s soccer team can claim the Conference USA regular-season title in its finale at home Friday against seventh-ranked Charlotte. The Wildcats (10-3-4) haven’t lost in nine straight matches, led by goalie Callum Irving, who has recorded a school-record 10 clean sheets this season.“They’ve done a great job – young team – buying into our system, our beliefs, as well as understanding that becoming good is a process; it takes a lot of time,” coach Johan Cedergren said. “Our end goal, in the next couple years, is the Final Four. Be great if we do that this year. I wouldn’t mind that at all.”Kentucky has already beaten reigning national champion Notre Dame and reigning league champion New Mexico this season. Cedergren has built his program to the point that he believes players like Irving, defender Jordan Wilson and midfielders Kristoffer Tollefsen and Napo Matsoso are “some of the best players in the country … would make any first 11 on any team in the country.”But the Cats want a trophy to validate their progress.“The Kentucky men’s soccer program hasn’t won a title since 2004,” Cedergren said, “so it’s about time for us to do that again.” read more

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Golden Stars and Soccer City secured hard-fought wins when the 2nd Annual GT Beer eight-a-side Football Championship continued on Friday at the All-Saints ground, New Amsterdam. Golden Stars edged Mahaicony 2-1 on sudden death penalty kicks after regulation time ended 2-2. Prior to the climatic finish, Mahaicony took the initial lead in the sixth minute as Ruel Chester scored.A botched clearance from the backline following a right-sided cross allowed the onrushing Chester to slot his effort into the back of the net.However, Golden Stars equalised in the form of Sunil Logan in the 23rd minute. The nippy Logan converted from the penalty spot after a Mahaicony defender was adjudged to have handled the ball in the area. Mahaicony then re-took the lead in the back-and-forth clash as Oze Halley found the back of the net in the 24th minute.It was a brilliant individual effort from Halley, who skipped past two challengers while racing into the penalty area, before rifling his effort into the far corner.Nevertheless, the game was pushed into the penalty shoot-out realm as veteran midfielder Quacey Price netted in the 43rd minute. It was a cunning strike from the stalwart, who re-directed an initial strike from his team-mate past the opposing custodian from inside the six-yard box.Meanwhile, Soccer City upset Cougars-A by a 1-0 score-line. Cougars were dominant throughout the contest but was guilty of spurning several clear-cut chances.John West then secured the unlikely win in the 14th minute with a powerful shot from inside the 18-yard area. The tournament resumes today at the same location with another doubleheader. At 19:00hrs, Hopetown-B lock horns with Paradise, while the feature clash pits Rosignol against Mahaica Determinators from 20:00hrs. read more

StarLadder has announced StarSeries i-League Season 7, the latest iteration of its popular Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament series.Typically, StarSeries i-League competitions are held in Kiev, Ukraine, but Season 7 will take place in Shanghai, China. It’ll start on March 30th and run until April 7th.The prize pool for the upcoming event will be bumped up to $500,000 (£384,755), whereas it has traditionally sat at $300,000 (£230,853). The changes don’t end there, there will be an invitation allocated for a South American team. Team Wild, who won at the GAMECON Open earlier this month, are the team in question.16 teams will be in attendance, with 13 of them receiving direct invites to compete for the cash prize. The remaining three slots will be obtained through regional qualifying events, with a team each coming from North America, Europe, and Asia.Sergey “Negative” Bidzan, Head of Events at StarLadder commented: “The South American region has plenty of players with high potential, but they are almost unable to prove themselves on the international stage and to become a part of some famous organization. Only a few teams have managed to “escape” from the region and, moreover, it became possible only due to great efforts and no smaller portion of luck.“Starting in 2019, we are planning to open another way to the international stage for these players. We are starting to cooperate with local leagues and tournament organizers who can organize regional qualifications and send the best teams to the LAN-finals of StarSeries.”The tournament itself will utilise the Swiss group stage system with best-of-three series taking place. The playoffs, however, will adopt a single-elimination process with best-of-threes also being played. The grand final will be a best-of-five affair.Esports Insider says: It’s great to see StarLadder start to go out of its comfort zone by changing the location of the tournament and increasing the prize pool, and it’s also a good touch to give a South American team a chance to compete alongside some of the best teams in the world. It’s relieving that best-of-one matches won’t be anywhere to be seen, too.Subscribe to ESI on YouTube read more

Karwai Tang/WireImage(LOS ANGELES) — A representative for Mel Gibson confirms to Australia’s Daily Telegraph newspaper that the Oscar winner spent a week in the hospital battling COVID-19. The paper explains the actor and Hacksaw Ridge director was diagnosed with the disease in April, and was subsequently treated successfully in a U.S. hospital with the drug Remdesivir.Gibson’s spokesperson says he’s now negative for the coronavirus, and like those who have recovered from the respiratory virus, has COVID-19 antibodies.ABC Audio has contacted a representative for Gibson for comment on the report.By Stephen IervolinoCopyright © 2020, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. read more