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High SNR Microphones are Transforming Laptops into All-Around Communication Hubs

Ultra-low self-noise, a high acoustic overload point (AOP), and a tight phase and sensitivity matching make Infineon’s XENSIV MEMS microphones especially suited to high-quality audio communication in all environments.

In partnership with Infineon Technologies

Redefining Hearing and Communication with TWS Earbuds and Hearables

Differentiate your true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, headphone, or headset device with XENSIV MEMS microphone to give your customers the best possible listening experience.

In partnership with Infineon Technologies

KEMET Disc Shape Piezoelectric Transducers | New Product Brief

KEMET Electronics' Disc Shape Piezoelectric Transducers harness the power of cutting-edge piezoceramic materials to leverage the remarkable piezoelectric effect. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

September 11, 2023 by Mouser Electronics

Introduction to Servo-Loop ADC Testing

Servo-loop testing allows the determination of an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) transfer function. This article will describe the basics of servo-loop ADC testing and illustrate several different servo-loop test configurations.

August 20, 2023 by Dr. Steve Arar

TAIYO YUDEN LAXH Wire-wound Ferrite Power Inductors | Featured Product Spotlight

The TAIYO YUDEN LAXH Wire-wound Ferrite Power Inductors are designed to serve as choke coils or noise filters in power supply circuits for automotive body systems and information systems like infotainment ECUs. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

August 15, 2023 by Mouser Electronics

Understanding Security Keys in Bluetooth Low Energy

Learn the roles of the three security keys in Bluetooth LE—Long Term Key (LTK), Connection Signature Resolving Key (CSRK), and Identity Resolving Key (IRK).

August 13, 2023 by Nthatisi Hlapisi

Audio Roundup: Three New Offerings Amp Up Sound Performance

New products from Dolphin Design, Qualcomm, and Cirrus Logic work independently toward better performance, power consumption, and latency across the audio device industry.

August 12, 2023 by Duane Benson

Haptics Development Board is Small Enough to Fit Inside Your Lightsaber

Aimed at easing the process of developing devices that require HD haptics, Titan Haptics has unveiled a tiny board designed both for development and and for embedding into your design.

August 02, 2023 by Jeff Child

PULSE ENGINEERING High Current Power Bead SMT Inductors | Featured Product Spotlight

Pulse Electronics High Current Power Bead SMT Inductors offer a high-performance solution for various applications requiring efficient power handling. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

August 01, 2023 by Mouser Electronics

Design of an Unweighted Audio Filter with Flat Frequency Response

This article presents the design of an unweighted (Z-weighted) audio filter with a flat frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz for the measurement of audio noise.

July 23, 2023 by John Woodgate

Gain Definitions for the Y-Factor Method of NF Measurements: Available Gain or Insertion Gain?

The Y-factor method is a widely used technique for measuring the gain and noise figure (NF) of RF components. This article will help you understand the differences between the insertion gain and the available gain, while avoiding potentially significant errors when measuring the noise figure.

June 28, 2023 by Dr. Steve Arar

Lee de Forest, the Audion, and the Dawn of the Age of Microelectronics

A scholar, researcher, and tireless inventor, Lee de Forest made a seemingly small modification to vacuum-tube technology. The repercussions in the incipient electronics industry were immense.

June 20, 2023 by Robert Keim

CUI DEVICES IPX Speakers | New Product Brief

CUI Devices waterproof IPX Speakers are designed to deliver outstanding quality and reliability in a wide range of electrical engineering applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

June 19, 2023 by Mouser Electronics

Explore the Y Factor Method for Noise Figure Measurement

Learn about measuring the noise figure (NF) using the Y factor method. We'll dive into using this to find the noise factor, how to calibrate for noise temperature, and much more.

June 11, 2023 by Dr. Steve Arar

RECOM RPx-RAW Series DC-DC Converters | New Product Brief

The RECOM Power RPx-RAW Series DC to DC converters are specifically designed for high-voltage battery applications in railway rolling stock and other similar environments. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

June 05, 2023 by Mouser Electronics

Axelera AI Raises $50 Million to ‘Mainstream’ Edge AI

Leveraging its proprietary in-memory compute scheme and RISC-V dataflow technology, Axelera AI seeks to “democratize” artificial intelligence (AI).

May 31, 2023 by Jake Hertz

Characterize RF Noise Components Using Equivalent Noise Temperature

Learn another way to characterize RF noise components using noise temperature and how this concept clears up how noise figure measurement instruments actually work.

May 28, 2023 by Dr. Steve Arar

Improving ADC SFDR Using Dithering for Communication System Applications

Learn more about dithering, namely improving the spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) of an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that exhibits differential nonlinearity (DNL) errors.

May 21, 2023 by Dr. Steve Arar

Noise Figure Concepts—Power Gain, Lossy Components, and Cascaded Systems

Learn about the RF noise figure (NF), its power gain, lossy components, and cascaded systems.

May 15, 2023 by Dr. Steve Arar

Analyzing a Negative Voltage Charge Pump in LTspice—Source and Load Resistance

Learn about using LTspice simulations to provide important insight into the performance of a switched-capacitor voltage-inverting power supply.

May 14, 2023 by Robert Keim