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Op-Amp Input Overvoltage Protection: Clamping vs. Integrated

Op-Amp Input Overvoltage Protection: Clamping vs. Integrated

High precision op amps enable system designers to create circuits that condition signals (amplify, filter, and buffer) while maintaining the precision of the original signal. The precision of the total system depends on maintaining the precision of the signal path.


From Ancient Binary to Silicon Chips: Logic Through History

From Ancient Binary to Silicon Chips: Logic Through History

Digital logic as we know it today required collaboration from thousands of people over thousands of years.


The Basics of SSRs (Solid-State Relays): The Switching Device

The Basics of SSRs (Solid-State Relays): The Switching Device

An introduction to the basic operation of solid-state relays with a focus on the output devices in today’s SSRs.


Build a Soil Moisture Sensor with the ADICUP Evaluation Board from Analog Devices

Build a Soil Moisture Sensor with the ADICUP Evaluation Board from Analog Devices

With all this hot weather this summer, we need to keep our plants well-fed. That's where the Debra 2 Moisture Sensor comes in!


Projects Jun 15, 2017 by Ryan Jones
Analog Devices HMC8500 Amplifiers | New Product Brief

Analog Devices HMC8500 Amplifiers | New Product Brief

Analog Devices HMC8500 are high gain, high efficiency, wideband gallium nitride RF power amplifiers capable of an output greater than 10 W.


Radio Meets Fiber Optics: RF Over Fiber

Radio Meets Fiber Optics: RF Over Fiber

Radio Over Fiber (ROF) combines RF and optics, providing optical links to replace strategic portions of cellular, satellite, and copper based systems.


Embedded Motor Control: A New Microcontroller Family from Microchip

Embedded Motor Control: A New Microcontroller Family from Microchip

Ongoing developments in microcontroller performance and integration continue with product lines such as the PIC32MK.


News Jun 14, 2017 by Robert Keim
An Introduction to Laser Diodes

An Introduction to Laser Diodes

Learn about the laser diode, including package types, applications, drive circuitry, and some laser diode specifications.


Another Option for Frequency Generation: A New MEMS Oscillator from SiTime

Another Option for Frequency Generation: A New MEMS Oscillator from SiTime

MEMS oscillators such as the SiT2024B may be your best option for high-performance or harsh-environment applications.


News Jun 07, 2017 by Robert Keim
Understanding and Eliminating 1/f Noise

Understanding and Eliminating 1/f Noise

This article defines 1/f noise and goes over ways to reduce or eliminate it in precision measurement applications.


Better Insight into DSP: Learning about Convolution

Better Insight into DSP: Learning about Convolution

This article presents an overview of the convolution operation and discusses two of its applications.


Wide Bandwidth, Low Phase Noise for High-Speed Systems: TI Releases ADC12DJ3200 ADC and LMX2594 PLL

Wide Bandwidth, Low Phase Noise for High-Speed Systems: TI Releases ADC12DJ3200 ADC and LMX2594 PLL

In this news brief, we look at the ADC12DJ3200 and the LMX2594 from Texas Instruments. Both products work together to help widen bandwidth and lower phase noise for high-speed systems.


News Jun 02, 2017 by Karissa Manske
Keeping Track of Your Biopotential: Maxim’s New Analog Front End for Wearables

Keeping Track of Your Biopotential: Maxim’s New Analog Front End for Wearables

Highly integrated ICs such as the MAX30004 can help you to improve the performance and practicality of your wearable designs.


Texas Instruments Releases Family of Ultra-Small Gate Drivers (and Accompanying Power FETs)

Texas Instruments Releases Family of Ultra-Small Gate Drivers (and Accompanying Power FETs)

In this News Brief, we take a look at TI's two new device families: the DRV832x brushless DC (BLDC) gate drivers and CSD88584/99 NexFET Powers Blocks.


News May 25, 2017 by Karissa Manske
Toshiba SSM6K Silicon N-Channel Small Signal MOSFETs | New Product Brief

Toshiba SSM6K Silicon N-Channel Small Signal MOSFETs | New Product Brief

Toshiba SSM6K Silicon N-Channel Small Signal MOSFETs are compact, low-profile, and designed for use in power management and high-speed switching in small, mobile devices.


Silicon Carbide Footprint Growing in Power Electronics

Silicon Carbide Footprint Growing in Power Electronics

The SiC semiconductors showcased at this year's PCIM in Nuremberg demonstrate their readiness for industrial, automotive, and energy applications.


News May 23, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad
High-Frequency FET Control: A New Gate-Driver IC from Diodes Incorporated

High-Frequency FET Control: A New Gate-Driver IC from Diodes Incorporated

Gate-driver ICs such as the DGD0506 provide a convenient and efficient way to control high-current loads.


Amplify, Then Convert: A New High-Speed ADC Driver from Linear Tech

Amplify, Then Convert: A New High-Speed ADC Driver from Linear Tech

Good analog-to-digital conversion starts with good pre-ADC signal conditioning. Specialized devices such as the LTC6432-15 can help in this effort.


Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Sony Speaker

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Sony Speaker

With everything going wireless it comes as no surprise that even speakers are using Bluetooth! In this Teardown Tuesday, we will strip down a Sony Bluetooth Speaker to see how they are put together and what parts they consist of.


News May 16, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Installing a Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Installing a Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Tire pressure monitoring systems are a necessary safety feature in cars. This project looks at the different system types and how a TPMS can be retrofitted on older cars.