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Beyond PLL Lock: Rethinking AC Phase Timing Confidence

Beyond PLL Lock: Rethinking AC Phase Timing Confidence

PLL lock doesn't mean your phase timing is trustworthy. Learn why AC synchronization systems need measured, validated phase references—not just loop convergence.


How Mature-Technology ASICs Can Give You the Edge

How Mature-Technology ASICs Can Give You the Edge

Learn how application-specific integrated circuits can enable companies to leverage their key IP and distinguish themselves from competitors who use off-the-shelf ICs.


A New Ratiometric Data Acquisition Circuit for Unequal Supply and Reference Voltages

A New Ratiometric Data Acquisition Circuit for Unequal Supply and Reference Voltages

This article introduces a new ratiometric data-acquisition system design for use with remote sensors. As we’ll see, it reduces error by employing matched resistor divider networks.


The GaN-Powered Future of Class-D Audio Amplifiers

The GaN-Powered Future of Class-D Audio Amplifiers

Learn how applying gallium nitride (GaN) power transistor technology to class-D audio amplifiers can improve signal fidelity, reduce power consumption, and provide a lighter, more cost-effective solution than silicon.


AI Inferencing in Data Centers: Breaking the Efficiency-Cost Tradeoff

AI Inferencing in Data Centers: Breaking the Efficiency-Cost Tradeoff

Training and inferencing comprise two crucial aspects of AI processing in datacenters. Learn the differences between the two, and the cost-efficiency issues involved.


Improving Low Dropout Voltage Regulation Using Remote Sense

Improving Low Dropout Voltage Regulation Using Remote Sense

Learn how remote sensing for low dropout (LDO) regulators can counteract parasitic resistance and inductance in applications with long connections, narrow traces, or high power.


How To Withstand Electrical Stresses in Modern Op Amps

How To Withstand Electrical Stresses in Modern Op Amps

When designing amplifier circuits, it can be a challenge to avoid an overvoltage event at the amplifier. Learn the multiple options you have for preventing damage and when an overvoltage event occurs.


Evolving Beyond Single-Processor Embedded Systems for IoT Edge Sensor Nodes

Evolving Beyond Single-Processor Embedded Systems for IoT Edge Sensor Nodes

Learn how system partitioning can optimize IoT edge sensor node operation by intelligently separating the analog sensors that measure slowly varying signals from the communication networks using high-speed digital signals.


How to Hurdle Overswing and Noise In Low Power Designs

How to Hurdle Overswing and Noise In Low Power Designs

Overswing can occur when Zener diodes are pushed to their limits. Learn about why this happens and the problems it causes—and how to overcome the issue.


How To Use SMT Adapter Modules for Advanced IC Package Transitioning

How To Use SMT Adapter Modules for Advanced IC Package Transitioning

Learn how surface-mount adapter evaluation modules (EVMs) help ease the transition to analog ICs with advanced package types.


How To Reduce EMI in Switching-Converters When Spread Spectrum Is Not an Option

How To Reduce EMI in Switching-Converters When Spread Spectrum Is Not an Option

Learn five alternatives to spread spectrum for EMI mitigation in switched-mode power supplies: passive and active EMI filtering, slew rate control, advanced packaging, and PCB layout optimization.


Understanding and Minimizing Switching Noise Jitter (SNJ)

Understanding and Minimizing Switching Noise Jitter (SNJ)

Switching noise jitter (SNJ) is an important concept to digest and a tricky problem to manage. Learn the background of SNJ and how employing innovative filtering technology can smooth the way.


The Microcomputer Compensated Crystal Oscillator Is Finally Ready for Space

The Microcomputer Compensated Crystal Oscillator Is Finally Ready for Space

The latest advances in radiation-hardened digital components have enabled the development of MCXOs that, for the first time, can replace larger, high-power-consuming OCXOs in low-earth orbit (LEO) New Space applications.


Addressing BMS Battery Pack Current and Voltage Measurement Requirements

Addressing BMS Battery Pack Current and Voltage Measurement Requirements

Learn about battery pack current measurement and analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) requirements within battery management systems (BMSs). 


 Modern Motor Drivers Enable a Common Platform for Power Tool Designs

Modern Motor Drivers Enable a Common Platform for Power Tool Designs

With so many power tool options, designing for compatibility can be a struggle. Learn more about this challenge leveraging metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs).


How to Protect Low-Speed Interfaces and Power Supply Circuits

How to Protect Low-Speed Interfaces and Power Supply Circuits

In this installation of the "Protect Your Ports! Top Design Tips to Keep Your Communications Connected" series, we'll discuss low-speed interfaces and power supply circuits—including audio/video ports, DC power supplies, and more—as well as various methods of how to protect them.


How Current-Sense Amplifiers Monitor Satellite Health

How Current-Sense Amplifiers Monitor Satellite Health

How do we know how a satellite in space is doing from here on Earth? Learn how current-sense amplifiers or CSAs are a crucial part of several satellite monitoring systems.


Protecting Power Over Ethernet (PoE / PoE++) Communications

Protecting Power Over Ethernet (PoE / PoE++) Communications

This article is the first in the "Protect Your Ports! Top Design Tips to Keep Your Communications Connected" series from Littelfuse.


Understanding and Mitigating Motor Driver Board Parasitics through Simulation

Understanding and Mitigating Motor Driver Board Parasitics through Simulation

This article explores using PSpice for TI to simulate potential causes for parasitic effects in a motor-drive design and offers design tips to mitigate the negative effects common with high-power motor-drive systems.


Minimizing Stepper Motor Noise and Vibration in Precision Motion Control Applications

Minimizing Stepper Motor Noise and Vibration in Precision Motion Control Applications

Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion issues. Learn about QuietStep, a proprietary algorithm from Allegro MicroSystems, as a possible solution.