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Diodes Incorporated Introduces New LED Driver-Controller for Automotive Applications

Diodes Incorporated Introduces New LED Driver-Controller for Automotive Applications

This week, Diodes Inc. introduced a new IC for LEDs in automotive applications.


News Jul 04, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Understanding Nyquist Plots for Second-Order Filters

Understanding Nyquist Plots for Second-Order Filters

This article continues a series on Nyquist diagrams by explaining Nyquist curves that represent the transfer function of a two-pole filter.


Tips and Techniques for DC-DC Buck Converter PCB Layout

Tips and Techniques for DC-DC Buck Converter PCB Layout

Learn best layout practices for your DC-DC buck converter circuits.


Tektronix Expands DPO7000SX Series of Oscilloscopes to Include 13GHz and 16GHz Options

Tektronix Expands DPO7000SX Series of Oscilloscopes to Include 13GHz and 16GHz Options

Tektronix just added two new models—a 13 GHz and a 16 GHz—to their DPO70000SX series of oscilloscopes.


News Jul 03, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Understanding Cutoff Frequency in a Nyquist Plot

Understanding Cutoff Frequency in a Nyquist Plot

This article continues our exploration of the Nyquist plot by examining the relationship between the plot’s curve and a filter’s cutoff frequency.


Industrial IoT Roundup: Magnifying the Power of Data through Communications and Analysis

Industrial IoT Roundup: Magnifying the Power of Data through Communications and Analysis

The industrial IoT was the talk of Sensors Expo this year. Here's a roundup of some of the elements of the IIoT.


News Jul 02, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
TT Electronics’ New Reflective Optical Sensor and Fiber Optic Transmitters

TT Electronics’ New Reflective Optical Sensor and Fiber Optic Transmitters

These new components debuted at Sensors Expo ahead of a new dev board for optical sensor development.


News Jul 02, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Low-Noise Voltage References: Understanding the Noise Performance of a Voltage Reference IC

Low-Noise Voltage References: Understanding the Noise Performance of a Voltage Reference IC

Working with a low noise voltage reference? Learn more about noise specifications and relevant voltage reference ICs.


Using LTSpice for Amplifier Noise Measurement

Using LTSpice for Amplifier Noise Measurement

Learn how to measure noise using LTspice for op-amp circuits with handy examples.


AVX TransGuard Varistors | New Product Brief

AVX TransGuard Varistors | New Product Brief

These high-reliability zinc oxide based devices provide multi-strike, bi-directional overvoltage protection.


Utilizing DC-DC Converters in Space-Critical Power System Applications

Utilizing DC-DC Converters in Space-Critical Power System Applications

Power system designers are constantly under pressure because they are tasked with developing highly adaptive solutions that comply with today’s operating environments without interrupting design-to-manufacture cycles.


Vicor NBM2317 Bus Converter | New Product Brief

Vicor NBM2317 Bus Converter | New Product Brief

This non-isolated fixed ratio DC-DC converter bridges 12V and 48V systems in automotive and data center applications.


How to Use a Nyquist Plot for AC Analysis

How to Use a Nyquist Plot for AC Analysis

This article introduces the Nyquist plot and explains how to interpret this alternative method of visually evaluating a system’s frequency response.


NFC-Powered Sweat Biosensor for Glucose and Lactate

NFC-Powered Sweat Biosensor for Glucose and Lactate

Researchers at Northwestern University Center for Bio-Integrated Electronics are championing the development of sweat biosensors with their latest glucose and lactate sensors.


Bourns TBU-CA Series | Tech Specs

Bourns TBU-CA Series | Tech Specs

This series of high-speed protectors protect sensitive electronics against shorts, lightning surges, and other faults.


new products Jun 27, 2019 by TTI, Inc
“Speeding the Launch of Autonomous Sensing”: Analog Devices and First Sensor Announce Team Up

“Speeding the Launch of Autonomous Sensing”: Analog Devices and First Sensor Announce Team Up

While LiDAR is less prevalent at Sensors Expo 2019 than 2018, ADI and First Sensor have announced a partnership for autonomous LiDAR applications.


News Jun 27, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
How Elliptic Curve Cryptography Works

How Elliptic Curve Cryptography Works

Learn about ECC or elliptic-curve cryptography, including its applications and benefits.


Wolfspeed/Cree GaN HEMT | New Product Brief

Wolfspeed/Cree GaN HEMT | New Product Brief

This GaN HEMT operates from a 50V rail and offers a broadband solution to RF and microwave applications.


The Future of Electronics May Depend on Deep Sea Mining for Minerals

The Future of Electronics May Depend on Deep Sea Mining for Minerals

How do you get minerals critical to electronics manufacturing off of the bottom of the sea? Very carefully.


News Jun 26, 2019 by Chantelle Dubois
KEMET Electronics MPX Metal Composite Power Inductors | New Product Brief

KEMET Electronics MPX Metal Composite Power Inductors | New Product Brief

These inductors are ideal for DC/DC switching power supplies.