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The Limits of Satellite Navigation: GPS Challenges in the Arctic

The Limits of Satellite Navigation: GPS Challenges in the Arctic

More human activity is expected in the Arctic region in the coming decades. However, satellite navigation remains inaccurate and difficult in this region.


News Jul 24, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
NXP Semiconductors A71CH Arduino Development Kit | New Product Brief

NXP Semiconductors A71CH Arduino Development Kit | New Product Brief

NXP’s A71CH Arduino Development Kit is an Arduino-compatible kit for the NXP A71CH Plug & Trust Secure Element.


Choosing the Right Transistor: Understanding Low-Frequency MOSFET Parameters

Choosing the Right Transistor: Understanding Low-Frequency MOSFET Parameters

This article provides an overview of various characteristics and specifications that are relevant to low-frequency MOSFET operation.


Food Safety Roundup: Three Sensing Technologies for Detecting Hazards in Our Food

Food Safety Roundup: Three Sensing Technologies for Detecting Hazards in Our Food

Food safe sensors could tell us if food has gone bad. This could be beneficial for both health and the environment.


News Jul 23, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
KEMET Electronics C4AQ AEC-Q200 Power Film Capacitors | New Product Brief

KEMET Electronics C4AQ AEC-Q200 Power Film Capacitors | New Product Brief

KEMET C4AQ AEC-Q200 Power Film Capacitors are polypropylene metalized film capacitors for high frequency, high power applications.


Is Artificial Intelligence a Modern Myth? Cognition Politics in a Computerized Society

Is Artificial Intelligence a Modern Myth? Cognition Politics in a Computerized Society

Does AI exist? If not, why do technology companies insist that it does?


News Jul 20, 2018 by Robert Keim
News Brief: ON Semiconductor Releases DC-DC Buck Converter Family with Efficiency in Mind

News Brief: ON Semiconductor Releases DC-DC Buck Converter Family with Efficiency in Mind

This article takes a look at a recent range of DC-DC buck converters released by ON Semiconductor, the FAN6500xx family.


News Jul 19, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
Sending ICs to Space: An Isolated Error Amplifier from Analog Devices

Sending ICs to Space: An Isolated Error Amplifier from Analog Devices

The ADuM3190S is an isolated error amplifier intended for use with linear feedback power supplies. The transfer function of this device is stable over a wide temperature range and over the lifetime of the device.


News Jul 19, 2018 by Mark Hughes
JAE Electronics DX07 Series USB Type-C Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

JAE Electronics DX07 Series USB Type-C Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

JAE’s DX07 series of USB Type-C cable assemblies provide the convenience of USB Type-C with enhanced durability and excellent EMI performance.


PCB Layout Tips and Tricks: How to Optimize Your Decoupling Connection

PCB Layout Tips and Tricks: How to Optimize Your Decoupling Connection

This article explores the somewhat complicated issue of how exactly to connect a decoupling capacitor to a power pin.


How To Quickly Evaluate ROHM Stepper Motor Drivers

How To Quickly Evaluate ROHM Stepper Motor Drivers

This how-to video demonstrates the use of ROHM's STEPMO_EVK_206 to evaluate stepper motor drivers.


MEMS Sensors for Automotive Applications: A Glance at STMicroelectronics’ 6-Axis Inertial Module

MEMS Sensors for Automotive Applications: A Glance at STMicroelectronics’ 6-Axis Inertial Module

While some car enthusiasts resist the integration of technology into automobiles, the industry is marching on towards more and more electronic components in cars. STMicroelectronics has announced their latest automotive-grade MEMS, the ASM330LHH, which aids in equipping cars with sensor technology.


News Jul 18, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
A Quick Start to Embedded GUI Applications

A Quick Start to Embedded GUI Applications

This article discusses how designers can leverage a graphics library with a tightly-coupled graphics toolset to expedite GUI development in their projects.


Taking a Look at a TG-FS-IGBT: A Trench Gate Field-Stop IGBT from STMicroelectronics

Taking a Look at a TG-FS-IGBT: A Trench Gate Field-Stop IGBT from STMicroelectronics

This insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) can support 1200 V at 8 A. Additional devices can be added in parallel to support higher current demands.


News Jul 17, 2018 by Mark Hughes
Harwin M300 3.00mm Power Connectors | New Product Brief

Harwin M300 3.00mm Power Connectors | New Product Brief

Harwin’s M300 series are compact, extremely durable power connectors for robotics, defense, aviation, UAVs, space, and oil and gas applications in harsh environments.


What Is an eSIM? The Pros, Cons, and Seeming Inevitability of Embedded SIM ICs

What Is an eSIM? The Pros, Cons, and Seeming Inevitability of Embedded SIM ICs

STMicroelectronics announced in June that it is the world's first eSIM manufacturer accredited by the GSMA to personalize eSIMs for mobile and connected IoT devices. What is an eSIM? How could it benefit designers?


News Jul 16, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
Evaluating the Robustness of 1200 V SiC MOSFETs Under Short Circuit Conditions

Evaluating the Robustness of 1200 V SiC MOSFETs Under Short Circuit Conditions

Are SiC MOSFETs the best answer for maximizing a power converter's efficiency? This article explores a recent study performed on a 1200 V, 80 mΩ SiC MOSFET, highlighting its short circuit capabilities.


Analog Devices fido1100 Real-Time Communications Controllers | New Product Brief

Analog Devices fido1100 Real-Time Communications Controllers | New Product Brief

Analog Devices’ fido1100 Real-Time Communications Controllers have a “RTOS kernel on a chip” architecture and programmable I/O peripherals that provide the deterministic performance and protocol flexibility to meet the demands of embedded industrial applications.


How To Minimize Sensing Measurement Error

How To Minimize Sensing Measurement Error

In this how-to video, we’ll discuss the importance of op-amp noise performance in sensing applications.


Beyond the Optocoupler: Understanding Digital Isolators

Beyond the Optocoupler: Understanding Digital Isolators

Optocouplers are undoubtedly effective, but alternative isolation technologies may be a better choice for your application.