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PCB Trace vs. Chip Antenna Design Considerations

This article outlines the attributes of both chip and PCB trace antennas. It also covers the design considerations required in selecting the right type of antenna to implement in your design.

Automotive Radar Technology, Market, and Test Requirements

Learn the basics of automotive radar, MIMO radar signal processing, applications, and market trends. Test and measurement requirements for research and development, mandatory ETSI tests and production verification of automotive radar sensors in the 24 GHz, 77 GHz and 79 GHz domains are described.

App Note: RF Testing on Automotive Infotainment Devices

The RF modules used in car entertainment systems need to support multiple standards in a single assembly. To ensure the RF performance of the infotainment system, all of the scenarios surrounding RF standards and antennas need to be thoroughly tested. This app note introduces the how and why of RF measurement using Rohde & Schwarz testing devices.

Antenna Impedance Matching Simplified

This article discusses the importance of an impedance-matched antenna when assembling for the end-user environment so that it operates in the desired frequency band with maximum efficiency.

Steps to Characterize RF Devices with Stimulus-Response Measurements

Solve Tough Challenges with the Right Products

Making 5G Work from Design to Manufacturing

Benefits of Adding Computational Storage to Traditional Devices and Systems

How To Do Machine Learning on Arm Cortex-M Microcontrollers

Power Conversion in Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Modern Control Cabinet Solutions for Industrial Applications

Terminals & Splices Selection Guide

Optimal Crimps for Production Efficiency

Environmental Sensor Applications for IoT Edge Device Sensing

Learn more about the "environment sensor" solution developed my OMRON, based on MEMS device and power-saving technology.

Eaton TVS Diode ESD Suppressors

Transient voltage suppression (TVS) diodes provide surge protection to protect internal electronics from damage caused by transient voltage and ESD. In this article, learn more about the role of TVS diodes.

Back to Basics: Secure Hash Algorithms

The main idea behind a Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) function is to take data of variable size and condense it into a fixed-size bit string output. Here, learn the basics of an SHA and its variants.

Measuring with Modern Spectrum Analyzers

PCB Trace vs. Chip Antenna Design Considerations

This article outlines the attributes of both chip and PCB trace antennas. It also covers the design considerations required in selecting the right type of antenna to implement in your design.

Basics of Tactile Switches

This whitepaper offers a basic introduction to tactile switches, a key component for many end devices which require actuators such as buttons.

How GaN-on-Si Can Help Deliver Higher Efficiencies in Power Conversion and Power Management

How do GaN (gallium nitride), SiC (silicon carbide), silicon, and GaN-on-SiC compare? Learn how Infineon's CoolGaN™ HEMTs (high-electron-mobility transistors) provide improvements in power management.

Tips for Accurate Bode Plot Measurements on an Oscilloscope

Learn practical tips for analyzing closed-loop stability of a switched-mode power supply with a Bode plot created with an oscilloscope.

Automotive Radar Technology, Market, and Test Requirements

Learn the basics of automotive radar, MIMO radar signal processing, applications, and market trends. Test and measurement requirements for research and development, mandatory ETSI tests and production verification of automotive radar sensors in the 24 GHz, 77 GHz and 79 GHz domains are described.

Switching Inductive Loads with Safe Demagnetization

The purpose of this application note is to provide the system engineer with details of the unique features of Maxim's MAX14912/MAX14913 products, and in particular, to explain how these products can safely handle 24V DC loads of "Unlimited Inductance" using Maxim's patented SafeDemag™ feature.

Testing Phase Noise of Ultra Low Phase Noise OCXO—Challenges and Solutions

Learn about the test methods and equipment used in the measurements of phase noise of ultra low noise (ULPN) OCXO.

Digital Output Drivers: Understanding Key Features and Challenges

This application note explains the key features of the MAX14912/MAX14913 octal digital output driver and how they can be utilized in industrial and building automation applications.

Unlocking the Full Potential of eSIM for Large Scale Industrial IoT Deployments

Harnessing the power of an aggregated management platform for all IoT connections and technologies.

LSM6DSOX App Note: Machine Learning Core

This app note will help you understand the machine learning core functionality found in the LSM6DSOX inertial module SiP.

Evolving Automotive Safety Requirements Demand Efficient RADAR Processing

NXP MCUs strike the optimal performance-per-watt balance for hardware-accelerated, high-resolution RADAR systems designed for safer, smarter vehicles.

LSM6DSOX App Note: Finite State Machine

Learn how to configure this embedded finite state machine and use it to generate interrupt signals in motion detection applications.