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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. 


Panasonic DW Series Polarized Power Relays | AAC Digital Datasheet

Panasonic DW Series Polarized Power Relays | AAC Digital Datasheet

AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.


new products Feb 02, 2021 by Panasonic
AMPHENOL ICC - FLM Series Zhaga Book 20 Connectors | New Product Brief

AMPHENOL ICC - FLM Series Zhaga Book 20 Connectors | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


6 Causes of MOS Transistor Leakage Current

6 Causes of MOS Transistor Leakage Current

Leakage current can contribute to power dissipation, especially at lower threshold voltages. Learn about six types of leakage current that can be found in MOS transistors.


Microchip Technology PIC18-Q41 Microcontrollers | New Product Brief

Microchip Technology PIC18-Q41 Microcontrollers | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


LITTELFUSE POWR-SPEED High-Speed Square Body Fuses | New Product Brief

LITTELFUSE POWR-SPEED High-Speed Square Body Fuses | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


Can Sodium-Ion Dethrone Lithium-Ion as a Dominant Battery Technology?

Can Sodium-Ion Dethrone Lithium-Ion as a Dominant Battery Technology?

One possible alternative for lithium-ion batteries is sodium-ion batteries. Here's an update on how Na-ion batteries are developing in the research realm so far.


News Feb 01, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
Panasonic EEH-ZK(U) Series Polymer Hybrid Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors | AAC Digital Datasheet

Panasonic EEH-ZK(U) Series Polymer Hybrid Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors | AAC Digital Datasheet

AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.


new products Feb 01, 2021 by Panasonic
As GaN Adoption Accelerates, an Industry Expert Offers Three Design Tips

As GaN Adoption Accelerates, an Industry Expert Offers Three Design Tips

GaN FETs aren't a perfect drop-in for their silicon counterparts—without board-level modifications, that is. We spoke with Alex Lidow, CEO of Efficient Power Conversion, to get his advice on how to make the transition.


News Feb 01, 2021 by Jake Hertz
PANASONIC ERJ-UxR Anti-Sulfur Thick Film Chip Resistors | New Product Brief

PANASONIC ERJ-UxR Anti-Sulfur Thick Film Chip Resistors | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


ANALOG DEVICES INC. LT8336 Step-Up Silent Switcher | Featured Product Spotlight

ANALOG DEVICES INC. LT8336 Step-Up Silent Switcher | Featured Product Spotlight

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.


MICROCHIP Machine Learning (579-EV18H79A, 579-EV45Y33) | New Product Brief

MICROCHIP Machine Learning (579-EV18H79A, 579-EV45Y33) | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


2021 Starts With a Hot Streak for Silicon Carbide

2021 Starts With a Hot Streak for Silicon Carbide

From industry to academia, silicon carbide has been making headlines in the first month of 2021.


News Jan 31, 2021 by Jake Hertz
COILCRAFT High Power PoE Signal Path Magnetics | Featured Product Spotlight

COILCRAFT High Power PoE Signal Path Magnetics | Featured Product Spotlight

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.


Intel Set to Outsource Select CPU Production to TSMC’s 5nm Process

Intel Set to Outsource Select CPU Production to TSMC’s 5nm Process

Market analysts have reported that TSMC is to begin making Intel’s Core i3 chips on a 5nm process later this year, marking the latest in a series of struggles for Intel with its leading-edge process technology at both 10nm and 7nm.


News Jan 30, 2021 by Luke James
TDK ESD Notch Filters | New Product Brief

TDK ESD Notch Filters | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR CYW20735 BLUETOOTH MCU | New Product Brief

CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR CYW20735 BLUETOOTH MCU | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


STMICROELECTRONICS MASTERGAN1 and MASTERGAN2 System-in-Package | Featured Product Spotlight

STMICROELECTRONICS MASTERGAN1 and MASTERGAN2 System-in-Package | Featured Product Spotlight

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.


As mmWave Tech Matures, T&M Equipment and Techniques are Shifting, Too

As mmWave Tech Matures, T&M Equipment and Techniques are Shifting, Too

While millimeter wave technology is by no means new, test and measurement suppliers are releasing innovative tips and equipment to help test engineers address higher-frequency challenges.


INFINEON CoolMOS Superjunction MOSFETs | New Product Brief

INFINEON CoolMOS Superjunction MOSFETs | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.