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Isolation in Digital Power Supply—Why and How

Isolation in Digital Power Supply—Why and How

Digital power supplies are widely employed in high-end servers, storage, telecom brick modules, and more. For these applications, isolation is often required. This article discusses the digital isolation techniques with Analog Devices’ iCoupler products in digital power supply design.


What Makes a Good VNA?

What Makes a Good VNA?

This article explores specific components and design solutions that maximize the performance of a VNA, in part by comparing modern VNAs with designs of the last century.


3 Applications That Should Emphasize Protection and Filtering Solutions

3 Applications That Should Emphasize Protection and Filtering Solutions

Protection and filtering solutions aren’t a new concept, but as systems gain more connectivity in smaller packages, they are more important than ever.


The Ethical Minefield for Autonomous Vehicles

The Ethical Minefield for Autonomous Vehicles

As autonomous vehicle technology progresses, public acceptance lags behind.


PLC DCS Analog Input Module Design Breaks Barriers in Channel-to-Channel Isolation and High Density

PLC DCS Analog Input Module Design Breaks Barriers in Channel-to-Channel Isolation and High Density

This article will briefly discuss isolation in the process control analog input module and the traditional approaches to achieving this. It then outlines an alternative high density, easy to design channel-to-channel isolation analog input module architecture.


USB Type-C Cables: The New Frontier

USB Type-C Cables: The New Frontier

USB Type-C: the final frontier. These are the trials and tribulations of navigating this new cable.


Using Zero-IF to Reduce PCB Footprint and Cost

Using Zero-IF to Reduce PCB Footprint and Cost

Learn how to make more efficient designs for RF applications using Zero-IF architecture.


Choosing a Wireless Protocol for Home Automation

Choosing a Wireless Protocol for Home Automation

Which wireless protocol should you use when designing a home automation device?


How to Select a Custom Magnet Sensor

How to Select a Custom Magnet Sensor

Learn how to correctly select the right sensors for your project with this handy guide.