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Analog Devices ADP5003 Low-Noise μPMU Buck Regulator | New Product Brief

Analog Devices ADP5003 Low-Noise μPMU Buck Regulator | New Product Brief

Analog Devices' ADP5003 Low-Noise µPMU combines a high voltage buck regulator and ultra-low-noise LDO to improve efficiency and thermal performance while reducing noise in high-speed data converters and RF transceivers.


Measure Position and Speed Control of a DC Motor Using an Analog PID Controller

Measure Position and Speed Control of a DC Motor Using an Analog PID Controller

This article shows how to implement an analog PID controller, including adjusting of the angular position of a DC motor shaft, editing the design to control its speed, and tuning PID parameters for reliable performance.


Overvoltage Protection for Harsh Industrial Environments: An Analog Devices RS485/RS422 Transceiver

Overvoltage Protection for Harsh Industrial Environments: An Analog Devices RS485/RS422 Transceiver

LTC2879X is an Analog Devices RS485/RS422 transceiver which offers robust operation in industrial environments up to 175°C.


News Aug 13, 2018 by Dr. Steve Arar
Using Low EOFF SiC Cascodes in Soft Switching LLC and PSFB Circuits

Using Low EOFF SiC Cascodes in Soft Switching LLC and PSFB Circuits

This article looks at soft-switch converters such as LLC and PSFB types and the low switching energy loss EOFF.


Electronic Design Automation Beyond ICs: CIDAR Labs’ EDA Programs for Designing Genetic Circuits

Electronic Design Automation Beyond ICs: CIDAR Labs’ EDA Programs for Designing Genetic Circuits

Ever wonder what it would be like to alter your DNA? Researchers at Boston University and MIT are working on genetic circuit design automation that might allow you to do just that.


News Aug 01, 2018 by Donald Krambeck
Introduction to the Two-Cavity Klystron Amplifier

Introduction to the Two-Cavity Klystron Amplifier

Klystron amplifiers are used in a variety of industries, including satellite systems, television broadcasting, radar, particle accelerators, and in the medical field. In this article, we'll learn about the two-cavity klystron's unique build and the concept of electron bunching.


Choosing the Right Transistor: Understanding Dynamic MOSFET Parameters

Choosing the Right Transistor: Understanding Dynamic MOSFET Parameters

In this article, we’ll discuss MOSFET characteristics related to transient conditions and switch-mode operation.


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.


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
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.


The Basics of Emitter-Coupled Logic

The Basics of Emitter-Coupled Logic

This article will review the operation of a basic ECL inverter/buffer, and then we’ll look at some of the most important features of this logic family.


Altitude Data for Drone Navigation: A Compact Barometric Pressure Sensor and Thermometer from Bosch

Altitude Data for Drone Navigation: A Compact Barometric Pressure Sensor and Thermometer from Bosch

The BMP388 is a digital MEMS barometer and thermometer in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm package.


News Jul 11, 2018 by Mark Hughes
Design Solution: Using a Small Amount of Space to Add More USB Ports to a Vehicle

Design Solution: Using a Small Amount of Space to Add More USB Ports to a Vehicle

This article looks at a solution to add additional USB charging ports to a vehicle using a single chip containing all the necessary parts and delivers 5V to the device.


An ADC for Low-Power Data Acquisition Designs: A DC-to-204 kHz, Configurable ADC from Analog Devices

An ADC for Low-Power Data Acquisition Designs: A DC-to-204 kHz, Configurable ADC from Analog Devices

This article will look at some of the most important features of the AD7768-1, a new ADC from Analog Devices that is intended for low-power data acquisition (DAQ) designs.


News Jul 10, 2018 by Dr. Steve Arar
How To Control a DC Motor with an Arduino

How To Control a DC Motor with an Arduino

By connecting an L298 bridge IC to an Arduino, you can control a DC motor.


Projects Jul 07, 2018 by Tim Youngblood
Resolving the Signal Part 7: The Effects of Amplifier Noise on Delta-Sigma ADCs

Resolving the Signal Part 7: The Effects of Amplifier Noise on Delta-Sigma ADCs

This 12-part article series focuses on the impact of noise in delta-sigma ADCs. Part 7 shows how to analyze different amplifiers' effect on the noise of the same ADC.


How to Select the Cutoff Frequency of Your Low-Pass Filter

How to Select the Cutoff Frequency of Your Low-Pass Filter

This article provides some tips on how to fine-tune the characteristics of a low-pass filter.


Analog Devices Silent Switcher 2 Regulators | Featured Product Spotlight

Analog Devices Silent Switcher 2 Regulators | Featured Product Spotlight

Analog Devices LT8640S and LT8643S Silent Switcher 2 regulators are step-down regulators that offer a wide input voltage range in a small 24-lead 4mm x 4mm LQFN package commonly used in automotive and industrial applications.