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This article covers the advantages and disadvantages of several common driver circuit design techniques for piezo…

This article covers the advantages and disadvantages of several common driver circuit design techniques for piezo transducer buzzers.

This article looks ahead to what needs to be next for SiC, where it might be applied, and how it could become the…

This article looks ahead to what needs to be next for SiC, where it might be applied, and how it could become the dominant force in power.

This article explores how a power management voltage regulator’s efficiency and quiescent current play a critical role…

This article explores how a power management voltage regulator’s efficiency and quiescent current play a critical role in wireless security camera battery life.

In this article, Octopart's Director of Operations for Part Data Geof Lipman explores how traditional CAD modeling needs…

In this article, Octopart's Director of Operations for Part Data Geof Lipman explores how traditional CAD modeling needs to change in order for electrical engineers to keep up with product design deadlines.

This article explores the differences between two primary forms of soldering — reflow and wave — by providing details…

This article explores the differences between two primary forms of soldering — reflow and wave — by providing details around each type, including best uses for each method.

See how multi-channel automotive LED driver ICs implement backlight local dimming, bringing ‘true black’ to…

See how multi-channel automotive LED driver ICs implement backlight local dimming, bringing ‘true black’ to automotive LCD displays.

This article explores temperature monitoring in complex vehicle infotainment systems, focusing on design considerations…

This article explores temperature monitoring in complex vehicle infotainment systems, focusing on design considerations around temperature accuracy and sensor placement in the car. 

With the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning in a wide variety of applications, reliability…

With the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning in a wide variety of applications, reliability verification of AI/ML processors is critical since failures can have major consequences for the validity and legitimacy of AI/ML technology.

This article discusses how the use of three key design methods utilized in optocouplers improves galvanic isolation…

This article discusses how the use of three key design methods utilized in optocouplers improves galvanic isolation performance and presents an accompanying high voltage surge test as proof. 

This article explores the use of LoRa devices for long-range, low power smart metering of utilities, which allows for…

This article explores the use of LoRa devices for long-range, low power smart metering of utilities, which allows for remote daily operations and the collection of data.

Manufacturing still takes a large portion of time in the electrical engineering cycle. This article discusses how…

Manufacturing still takes a large portion of time in the electrical engineering cycle. This article discusses how software-driven automation and the IIoT can help hasten the manufacturing process.

In this article, learn about INICnet and how it helps to solve the question of how designers can create a safe and…

In this article, learn about INICnet and how it helps to solve the question of how designers can create a safe and effective connectivity method for vehicles.

In this article, Ted Speers of Microchip reflects on how RISC-V and its security stack offer a solution for the…

In this article, Ted Speers of Microchip reflects on how RISC-V and its security stack offer a solution for the development of computer architecture and processor security.

This article introduces Severe Environment Testing (SET), a safety testing standard that bridges the gap between a full…

This article introduces Severe Environment Testing (SET), a safety testing standard that bridges the gap between a full MIL-STD product and a COTS product to provide additional confidence in the safety of a COTS product.

This article describes a methodology that automates set up, constraints, and results analysis as designs move from static…

This article describes a methodology that automates set up, constraints, and results analysis as designs move from static CDC analysis to formal verification to simulation and avoid manual scripting efforts, thus reducing setup effort and errors.

This article looks at the differences between crystal resonators and oscillators and presents examples that show when…

This article looks at the differences between crystal resonators and oscillators and presents examples that show when choosing crystals over oscillators could increase the total cost of a design.

This article introduces trusted execution environments (TEEs), discussing ways these environments are currently being…

This article introduces trusted execution environments (TEEs), discussing ways these environments are currently being used and how they could be a security solution for connected cars.

This article discusses the issues surrounding trace-width calculation and provides a solid foundation for designing your…

This article discusses the issues surrounding trace-width calculation and provides a solid foundation for designing your next high-current net.

Learn the characteristics of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and tips on how to properly select one for use in…

Learn the characteristics of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and tips on how to properly select one for use in electrical designs.