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Phoenix Contact M23 PRO Connector | Tech Specs

Phoenix Contact M23 PRO Connector | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


new products Mar 11, 2020 by TTI, Inc
The Mapping Function and Circuit Implementation in Histogram Equalization

The Mapping Function and Circuit Implementation in Histogram Equalization

In this article, we'll look into greater details on a histogram equalization method, including use cases of the mapping function and circuit implementation.


Infineon Acquires Cypress Semiconductor Following a Security Review of the $10 Billion Deal

Infineon Acquires Cypress Semiconductor Following a Security Review of the $10 Billion Deal

There were strong concerns regarding whether the merger between Infineon and Cypress Semiconductor would actually go through after an announcement that the transaction would be subjected to a U.S. national security review.


News Mar 10, 2020 by Hana Othman
New Orleans-Based APEC Canceled After First Presumptive COVID-19 Case Announced in Louisiana

New Orleans-Based APEC Canceled After First Presumptive COVID-19 Case Announced in Louisiana

Less than a week before the event was scheduled to take place, APEC organizers have chosen to cancel the power-focused conference in the interest of health and safety.


News Mar 10, 2020 by Kate Smith
The Inner Workings of 3D Authentication in Qualcomm’s 5G Smartphones

The Inner Workings of 3D Authentication in Qualcomm’s 5G Smartphones

A new reference design based on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 targets Infineon's time-of-flight sensor as the star of the show.


News Mar 10, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Why CAD Models are Failing Professional Electrical Engineers

Why CAD Models are Failing Professional Electrical Engineers

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.


Could New RIA Standards Improve Cobot Safety?

Could New RIA Standards Improve Cobot Safety?

Despite the numerous safety features that are inherent in cobots—including collision detection and lightweight frames—appropriate safety measures must still be taken for the overall application.


News Mar 09, 2020 by Luke James
TSMC Collaboration Offers A New Path for ICs with Two-Dimensional Transistors

TSMC Collaboration Offers A New Path for ICs with Two-Dimensional Transistors

Scientists are constantly looking for new ways to extend Moore’s Law, and a recent project involving researchers from the U.S., China, and TSMC may have discovered a path towards creating integrated circuits that use two-dimensional transistors.


News Mar 09, 2020 by Luke James
With an Aging Industrial Infrastructure, Reliable IGBT Drivers Are More Important Than Ever

With an Aging Industrial Infrastructure, Reliable IGBT Drivers Are More Important Than Ever

High voltage and high reliability is king in IGBT drivers. Power Integrations is rising to the call.


News Mar 09, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Low-Pin-Count Serial Communication: Introduction to the 1-Wire Bus

Low-Pin-Count Serial Communication: Introduction to the 1-Wire Bus

The 1-wire bus, though not as widespread as other protocols, is a valuable communication technique for certain applications.


What’s the Plan Behind ST’s Recent Plunge Into Gallium Nitride?

What’s the Plan Behind ST’s Recent Plunge Into Gallium Nitride?

With an eye on electric vehicles, ST took the majority stake in GaN pioneer Exagan.


News Mar 09, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
How Do You Design an LC Low-Pass Filter for a Class D Amp?

How Do You Design an LC Low-Pass Filter for a Class D Amp?

What's the role of low-pass filters in class D amplification? We'll use ST's new class D amp to discuss this question.


News Mar 09, 2020 by Robert Keim
AGM2222 Shielded Power Inductors | Component Highlights

AGM2222 Shielded Power Inductors | Component Highlights

The Component Highlights series provides a rundown of a component's specs and intended applications.


new products Mar 09, 2020 by Coilcraft
Introduction to Histogram Equalization

Introduction to Histogram Equalization

How can digital signal processing help you equalize histograms for digital photography? Learn more here.


How “ChipDNA” Levels Up Authenticator ICs

How “ChipDNA” Levels Up Authenticator ICs

Maxim Integrated has cracked to more secure authentification—without a digital key stored in the IC’s memory.


News Mar 07, 2020 by Robert Keim
What 3D-Printed CurveBoards Offer for Circuit Design Testing

What 3D-Printed CurveBoards Offer for Circuit Design Testing

MIT has developed a software design kit that speeds up electronic device development and prototyping by creating curved breadboards with pinholes and connections mapped out automatically.


News Mar 06, 2020 by Luke James
What Are Zero-Ohm Resistors and How Are They Used In Circuit Design?

What Are Zero-Ohm Resistors and How Are They Used In Circuit Design?

In this FEQ (Frequent Engineering Question), we'll take a look at the advantages of zero-ohm resistors and where they're most suitable in design.


TI’s New Buck Converter and the Issue of Switching Regulator Conduction Modes

TI’s New Buck Converter and the Issue of Switching Regulator Conduction Modes

The buck converter operates in "forced continuous conduction mode (FCCM)." Let's break that term down.


News Mar 06, 2020 by Robert Keim
0402DC Series Ceramic Chip Inductors | Component Highlights

0402DC Series Ceramic Chip Inductors | Component Highlights

The Component Highlights series provides a rundown of a component's specs and intended applications.


new products Mar 06, 2020 by Coilcraft
Tesla’s Expansion of the Hornsdale Power Reserve Comes with a Price

Tesla’s Expansion of the Hornsdale Power Reserve Comes with a Price

The world’s biggest lithium-ion battery, built by Tesla and housed in Southern Australia, is scheduled for a 50 percent increase in capacity later this year.


News Mar 05, 2020 by Luke James