All About Circuits

Latest Articles and Videos

Categories

How to Optimize the Transient Response of a Phase-Locked Loop

How to Optimize the Transient Response of a Phase-Locked Loop

In this article we’ll explore the mathematical relationships that will help you to design a PLL that quickly and smoothly locks onto the input frequency.


A New Motor Driver for Three-Phase Battery-Operated Motors from STMicroelectronics

A New Motor Driver for Three-Phase Battery-Operated Motors from STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics announces a new low-voltage three-phase and “three-sense” motor driver IC.


News Mar 19, 2018 by Nick Davis
NXP and Microsoft Collaborations Focus on Enhancing IoT Security

NXP and Microsoft Collaborations Focus on Enhancing IoT Security

NXP Semiconductors, a Dutch manufacturer of semiconductor chips and SoCs, has recently announced a few new collaborations with Microsoft that will enhance Industrial IoT applications with it’s hardware suite.


News Mar 18, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
Hirose Electric ix Industrial Ethernet Mating Interface | New Product Brief

Hirose Electric ix Industrial Ethernet Mating Interface | New Product Brief

Hirose ix industrial connectors are new, standardized miniature ethernet connectors for use in factory automation, data centers, and transportation applications.


Digilent Arty S7 Board | New Product Brief

Digilent Arty S7 Board | New Product Brief

Digilent’s Arty S7 board is a highly expandable development board based on the Xilinx Spartan-7 FPGA, which deliver improved performance, reduced power consumption, and enhanced security compared to previous Spartan families.


How to Write the VHDL Description of a Simple Algorithm: The Control Path

How to Write the VHDL Description of a Simple Algorithm: The Control Path

This article will review converting a simple algorithm into a VHDL description.


Accelerometer/Gyroscope Motion Tracking: A Tactical-Grade Inertial Sensor System from Analog Devices

Accelerometer/Gyroscope Motion Tracking: A Tactical-Grade Inertial Sensor System from Analog Devices

The ADIS16495 from Analog Devices is a complete inertial system that includes a triaxis gyroscope and a triaxis accelerometer.


News Mar 16, 2018 by Nick Davis
How to Write the VHDL Description of a Simple Algorithm: The Data Path

How to Write the VHDL Description of a Simple Algorithm: The Data Path

In this article, you'll learn how to write the VHDL code for a simple algorithm.


More Power at Higher Temperatures: A New Modular Power Solution from Vicor

More Power at Higher Temperatures: A New Modular Power Solution from Vicor

The new ZVS power modules from Vicor offer high efficiencies at high temperatures.


News Mar 15, 2018 by Nick Davis
Amphenol ICC Rugged USB Type-C | Tech Specs

Amphenol ICC Rugged USB Type-C | Tech Specs

Nobody likes a missed connection, and Amphenol’s MUSBR series USB Type C connectors make it easy to connect in harsh environments.


new products Mar 15, 2018 by TTI, Inc
Broadcom ACNU-3410-500E Gate Drive Optocouplers | New Product Brief

Broadcom ACNU-3410-500E Gate Drive Optocouplers | New Product Brief

Broadcom ACNU-3410 3 A gate drive optocouplers offer very high noise immunity in a small package for high-voltage, space-constrained industrial applications, such as motor drives, solar inverters, and switching power supplies.


Understanding Phase-Locked Loop Transient Response

Understanding Phase-Locked Loop Transient Response

In this article we’ll use SPICE simulations to take a close look at how a phase-locked loop enters the locked state.


The World’s First 3nm Tapeout: Cadence and Imec Demonstrate Novel Lithography Techniques

The World’s First 3nm Tapeout: Cadence and Imec Demonstrate Novel Lithography Techniques

Cadence Design Systems and Imec have recently introduced the world’s first 3nm tapeout. The companies have achieved a reduction in size of transistor (FinFET) nodes which will allow even more transistors to be packed onto a chip.


News Mar 14, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
Spacecraft Applications: A New Radiation Hardened Digital Temperature Sensor from Texas Instruments

Spacecraft Applications: A New Radiation Hardened Digital Temperature Sensor from Texas Instruments

A new radiation-hardened temperature sensor offers both local and remote digital temperature monitoring.


News Mar 14, 2018 by Nick Davis
News Brief: New Transceiver and Wi-Fi Modules for Low-Power IoT Applications from Silicon Labs

News Brief: New Transceiver and Wi-Fi Modules for Low-Power IoT Applications from Silicon Labs

This News Brief covers Silicon Labs' WF200 transceiver and WFM200 module, recently added to their Wi-Fi portfolio.


News Mar 13, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
Analog Devices µModule Power Products | Featured Product Spotlight

Analog Devices µModule Power Products | Featured Product Spotlight

Analog Devices µModule Regulators are system-in-package power management solutions.


Lock Down the IoT Infrastructure

Lock Down the IoT Infrastructure

A critical factor in both Meltdown and Spectre lies in how the desire for speed can result in security issues.


MIT-i Waves Goodbye with Sparkfun’s Spectacle!

MIT-i Waves Goodbye with Sparkfun’s Spectacle!

Make a Spectacle of yourself at the next Comic-Con with Sparkfun's Spectacle line-up! Anyone can use it, it's as easy as plugging in a pair of headphones!


Projects Mar 13, 2018 by Ryan Jones
How to Simulate a Phase-Locked Loop

How to Simulate a Phase-Locked Loop

This article presents an LTspice circuit that can be used to explore the behavior of a phase-locked loop.


Two Tiny Form Factors: An NFC Sensor Tag and Data Logger IC from ams

Two Tiny Form Factors: An NFC Sensor Tag and Data Logger IC from ams

A new tiny sensor tag and data logger IC offers efficient and accurate monitoring of sensitive assets.


News Mar 12, 2018 by Nick Davis