Knowles Blog

At CES 2026, Knowles is showcasing how its balanced armature technology enables premium audio experiences across earbuds, hearing devices, smart glasses, and other next-generation wearables.

By 2050, electricity is expected to more than double its share of final energy consumption, jumping from 23 percent to 52 percent. As a result, the way the world generates, transmits, stores, and uses energy is changing.

The performance of a resonant circuit comes down to its components. Two key factors, Q factor and capacitor equivalent series resistance (ESR), determine how efficiently energy moves through a resonator and how selectively it responds at its designed frequency.

As demand for high-efficiency and high-power-density inverters continues to grow, the so-called “flying” capacitor multilevel inverter is emerging as a strong choice for many power electronics systems.

Knowles has extended the range and performance of our Class I Ceramic C0G Series Capacitors to better support LLC type DC/DC converters in demanding environments.

Knowles showcased how its balanced armature technology is driving the future of intelligent audio with enhanced clarity, efficiency, and immersive sound across earbuds, headphones, gaming, and wearable devices.

Semiconductor manufacturing is one of the most advanced industrial processes on Earth, requiring precise control of energy and materials at the nanometer scale. Behind that precision lies an invisible backbone: the power electronics systems that deliver, shape, and regulate every watt of energy that drives chip production.

As solar adoption accelerates worldwide, inverter technology must also evolve to deliver greater efficiency, power density, and connectivity. Modern residential inverters are now required to manage energy from solar panels, battery storage, and the grid all while meeting stricter global safety standards.

Temperature stability, equivalent series resistance (ESR), and physical construction all influence how a capacitor behaves in an LC tank circuit.

Knowles’ new MM60 MEMS microphone delivers industry-leading durability, customizable audio performance, and AI-optimized sound quality for next-generation hearing health devices.

In high-voltage, high-reliability applications, safety is non-negotiable. That’s why safety capacitors are essential for mitigating the risks associated with transient voltages and electrical interference.

As energy systems evolve to support electrification, renewables, and digital infrastructure, the demands on power electronics are intensifying.