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How should I and Q combining be done? Through analog or digital means? This article will discuss the basics of the analog…

How should I and Q combining be done? Through analog or digital means? This article will discuss the basics of the analog and digital IQ approaches.

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Awarded the Nobel Prize twice, John Bardeen is often recognized as one of the founders of the first transistor and the…

Awarded the Nobel Prize twice, John Bardeen is often recognized as one of the founders of the first transistor and the theory of superconductivity.

RF front ends are one of the most important hardware blocks involved in RF design, but they’re not a one-size-fits-all solution.

RF front ends are one of the most important hardware blocks involved in RF design, but they’re not a one-size-fits-all solution.

Condition-based monitoring is important to consider when designing with vibration in mind, especially in IoT and…

Condition-based monitoring is important to consider when designing with vibration in mind, especially in IoT and industrial applications. A new development platform knits together resources for hardware designers, software engineers, and algorithm developers alike.

Paris-based SCALINX has high hopes for its signal conversion ASICs, aiming to become 5G and radar market leaders in Europe.

Paris-based SCALINX has high hopes for its signal conversion ASICs, aiming to become 5G and radar market leaders in Europe.

This article explores using PSpice for TI to simulate potential causes for parasitic effects in a motor-drive design and…

This article explores using PSpice for TI to simulate potential causes for parasitic effects in a motor-drive design and offers design tips to mitigate the negative effects common with high-power motor-drive systems.

Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion…

Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion issues. Learn about QuietStep, a proprietary algorithm from Allegro MicroSystems, as a possible solution. 

Leakage current can contribute to power dissipation, especially at lower threshold voltages. Learn about six types of…

Leakage current can contribute to power dissipation, especially at lower threshold voltages. Learn about six types of leakage current that can be found in MOS transistors.

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context…

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

This article covers the basics of MOS transistors with a view towards better understanding the leakage current that can…

This article covers the basics of MOS transistors with a view towards better understanding the leakage current that can occur in such transistors.

When traditional combustion engines aren't drowning out typical road sounds, outside noise pollution can become a…

When traditional combustion engines aren't drowning out typical road sounds, outside noise pollution can become a nuissance—or even dangerous—for EV occupants. ANC sensors, commonly used in noise-canceling headphones, can be a useful solution.

In this series of articles, we’ll explore higher-output-current alternatives to photodiodes.

In this series of articles, we’ll explore higher-output-current alternatives to photodiodes.

This article provides designers with recommendations for protection and low-power control components for power outlet…

This article provides designers with recommendations for protection and low-power control components for power outlet design that both prevent overloads from damaging sensitive circuitry and maximize device efficiency.

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The demand for data center efficiency is only expanding in 2021. Here are some methods that EEs use to increase A/C/…

The demand for data center efficiency is only expanding in 2021. Here are some methods that EEs use to increase A/C/ power conversion efficiency—including a new option of GaN-powered AC/DC power supplies.

Need a low-distortion ADC interface? In this article, we'll discuss how to reduce 2nd harmonic distortion by using…

Need a low-distortion ADC interface? In this article, we'll discuss how to reduce 2nd harmonic distortion by using symmetric PCB layout.

With the hopes of future-proofing automotive designs, Nexperia has released an 80 V "RET." How are these components…

With the hopes of future-proofing automotive designs, Nexperia has released an 80 V "RET." How are these components useful in EV design?