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The Gentleman Maker’s Sun Informer Lets Homebodies Safely Enjoy Intermittent Sunshine

The Gentleman Maker’s Sun Informer Lets Homebodies Safely Enjoy Intermittent Sunshine

In this project, we will create the Sun Informer, a device that will alert us when the sun comes out and then alert us when we have been out for too long.


Projects Apr 26, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
Ohmite Metal Foil Low-Value Power Resistors FC4T Series | Tech Specs

Ohmite Metal Foil Low-Value Power Resistors FC4T Series | Tech Specs

The FC4T series uses a flip chip design that provides more at a lower cost. Resistors are available from 5 to 100 mΩ, with tolerance as low as 0.5%.


new products Apr 26, 2018 by TTI, Inc
Panasonic Grid-EYE Narrow Angle Infrared Array Sensor | New Product Brief

Panasonic Grid-EYE Narrow Angle Infrared Array Sensor | New Product Brief

Panasonic Grid-EYE Narrow Angle Infrared Array Sensors offer a narrower field of view than standard Grid-EYE array sensors.


The Many Types of Fuses: Axial, Cartridge, Surface Mount, PTC…

The Many Types of Fuses: Axial, Cartridge, Surface Mount, PTC…

This article provides an overview of the various fuse options that are available to designers of low-voltage circuits.


The Invention of FORTRAN to Moore’s Law: The April 2018 Hardware History Roundup

The Invention of FORTRAN to Moore’s Law: The April 2018 Hardware History Roundup

Here's a look at some major milestones in hardware history for the month of April beginning in 1957 with the invention of FORTRAN to the introduction of the Windows 3.1 operating system in 1992.


News Apr 25, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
Maxim Integrated MAXM15462 Compact Step-Down Power Module | Featured Product Spotlight

Maxim Integrated MAXM15462 Compact Step-Down Power Module | Featured Product Spotlight

Maxim Integrated’s MAXM15462 is a compact step-down power module that combines the benefits of Maxim’s switching regulators with the size and plug-and-play simplicity of an LDO.


The 48-Volt Starter Generator for Electric Vehicle Architectures

The 48-Volt Starter Generator for Electric Vehicle Architectures

Looking at the electrification of the powertrain, this article explores why 48-volt architecture makes sense and then takes a look at some of the different mounting options for 48-volt starter generators.


Teardown Tuesday: Battery Charger

Teardown Tuesday: Battery Charger

In this teardown, we open up a six-pack sequential battery-charging station, from Milwaukee.


News Apr 24, 2018 by Nick Davis
STMicroelectronics ACEPACK IGBT Modules | New Product Brief

STMicroelectronics ACEPACK IGBT Modules | New Product Brief

STMicroelectronics ACEPACK IGBT Modules are highly integrated power conversion modules for industrial motor drives, solar panels, welding, and power management solutions from 3 kW to 30 kW.


How Does a Fuse Work? Understanding the Details of Fuse Operation and Implementation

How Does a Fuse Work? Understanding the Details of Fuse Operation and Implementation

This article provides an overview of some subtle yet important aspects of fuse functionality and design.


Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 Multi-Protocol SoC | New Product Brief

Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 Multi-Protocol SoC | New Product Brief

Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52840 Multi-Protocol SoC is an ultra-low power, highly flexible SoC for short-range wireless applications, including advanced wearables, IoT devices, advanced remote controls, and gaming controllers.


The PNP Transistor: Characteristics and Applications

The PNP Transistor: Characteristics and Applications

This article helps you understand what PNP transistors are, how they’re used, and why they’re less common than NPN transistors.


Reader Question: What Do You Wish You Had on Your Bench?

Reader Question: What Do You Wish You Had on Your Bench?

If you could build your dream bench, what would you put on it?


News Apr 20, 2018 by Kate Smith
A New Generation of Long-Distance Laser-Ranging: A New Time-of-Flight Sensor from STMicroelectronics

A New Generation of Long-Distance Laser-Ranging: A New Time-of-Flight Sensor from STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics recently announced their new laser-ranging time-of-flight sensor with a range of up to 4 meters.


News Apr 20, 2018 by Nick Davis
Analog Devices LDO Linear Regulators | Featured Product Spotlight

Analog Devices LDO Linear Regulators | Featured Product Spotlight

Analog Devices offers a broad family of low dropout linear regulators, including positive, negative, and extended temperature regulators.


Tracking Every Neuron: The Future of Medical Research Lies in Processing Time

Tracking Every Neuron: The Future of Medical Research Lies in Processing Time

How is Stanford making use of high-speed memory in their latest research initiative?


Optimizing for the Smart Grid: A Look at Infineon’s MIPAQ Intelligent Power Module

Optimizing for the Smart Grid: A Look at Infineon’s MIPAQ Intelligent Power Module

This News Brief looks at Infineon's Intelligent Power Module (IPM), the MIPAQ Pro, which has been updated for use in smart grid applications.


News Apr 19, 2018 by Donald Krambeck
Vishay Planar SMT TRANSZORB Transient Voltage Suppressors | Tech Specs

Vishay Planar SMT TRANSZORB Transient Voltage Suppressors | Tech Specs

Vishay’s TransZorb TVS SMBJ-D series is designed to protect sensitive devices against transients from secondary lightning strikes and inductive load switching.


new products Apr 19, 2018 by TTI, Inc
Renesas Electronics RX130 Starter Kit | New Product Brief

Renesas Electronics RX130 Starter Kit | New Product Brief

Renesas Electronics’ RX130 Starter Kit is a compact development kit for the RX130 Group of ultra-low power, cost-optimized MCUs for touch-based applications.


Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation and Power System Design: An Interview with Dr. Sudipta Chakraborty

Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation and Power System Design: An Interview with Dr. Sudipta Chakraborty

Sudipta Chakraborty is the Director of Energy Systems at OPAL-RT. In this Engineer Spotlight, he speaks about challenges facing power system design, how hardware-in-the-loop simulations are important for problem-solving with grid integration, and his work on the IEEE-1547 standard for power grid test procedures.


News Apr 18, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois