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Quad flat no-lead and discrete (or dual) flat no-lead packages provide a welcome increase in component density on a PCB…

Quad flat no-lead and discrete (or dual) flat no-lead packages provide a welcome increase in component density on a PCB area by eliminating leads. However, the solder connection quality cannot be tested by automated optical inspection. This article explores solutions to this often costly problem.

Vishay’s WSHP2818 is a 10 W automotive grade Power Metal Strip resistor in a 2818 package, and its high power density…

Vishay’s WSHP2818 is a 10 W automotive grade Power Metal Strip resistor in a 2818 package, and its high power density (198 W/in2) saves PCB space, reduces weight, and lowers component count.

SoCs with programmable logic are an essential element of real-time embedded vision systems. Designers can capitalize on…

SoCs with programmable logic are an essential element of real-time embedded vision systems. Designers can capitalize on the power and efficiency of Xilinx's Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC devices to implement their designs using Avnet's Embedded Vision Kits and the Xilinx reVISION stack.

Time-of-flight (ToF) is a relatively new method by which it is possible to gather detailed 3D information. This article…

Time-of-flight (ToF) is a relatively new method by which it is possible to gather detailed 3D information. This article looks at ToF cameras and their applications.

Harwin’s Archer Kontrol series is durable, robust, and compact board-to-board connectors that provide designers…

Harwin’s Archer Kontrol series is durable, robust, and compact board-to-board connectors that provide designers flexibility and reliability in industrial, handheld, and transportation systems.

Allegro Microsystems announces a new family of current sensors for AC or DC current-sensing applications.

Allegro Microsystems announces a new family of current sensors for AC or DC current-sensing applications.

This article provides an overview of the various fuse options that are available to designers of low-voltage circuits.

This article provides an overview of the various fuse options that are available to designers of low-voltage circuits.

Looking at the electrification of the powertrain, this article explores why 48-volt architecture makes sense and then…

Looking at the electrification of the powertrain, this article explores why 48-volt architecture makes sense and then takes a look at some of the different mounting options for 48-volt starter generators.

This article provides an overview of some subtle yet important aspects of fuse functionality and design.

This article provides an overview of some subtle yet important aspects of fuse functionality and design.

Analog Devices offers a broad family of low dropout linear regulators, including positive, negative, and extended…

Analog Devices offers a broad family of low dropout linear regulators, including positive, negative, and extended temperature regulators.

This article explores how MHEVs differ from a traditional ICE vehicle, touching on the electrification of the powertrain…

This article explores how MHEVs differ from a traditional ICE vehicle, touching on the electrification of the powertrain by digging into some of the key differences in terms of architecture.

In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software…

In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software environment, and demonstrate connecting the device to the MQTT messaging service.

The Molex Imperium High Voltage/High Current Connector System allows designers to connect up to 1000V and 250 A per contact.

The Molex Imperium High Voltage/High Current Connector System allows designers to connect up to 1000V and 250 A per contact.

Diodes Incorporated announced a new adjustable constant-current LED step-down (buck) DC/DC converter that accepts an…

Diodes Incorporated announced a new adjustable constant-current LED step-down (buck) DC/DC converter that accepts an input voltage ranging from 5V to 60V.

ISSI IS21ES eMMC flash drives integrate MLC NAND and an eMMC 5.0 controller to simplify storage in automotive,…

ISSI IS21ES eMMC flash drives integrate MLC NAND and an eMMC 5.0 controller to simplify storage in automotive, industrial, and medical applications.

In the wake of Uber's fatal autonomous car crash, companies such as Intel and Waymo are insisting that their autonomous…

In the wake of Uber's fatal autonomous car crash, companies such as Intel and Waymo are insisting that their autonomous vehicle systems could have prevented this tragedy. How are these big names doing autonomous driving differently?

Gallium nitride, or GaN, was a hot topic among power companies at APEC 2018. AAC's Karissa Manske had the chance to ask…

Gallium nitride, or GaN, was a hot topic among power companies at APEC 2018. AAC's Karissa Manske had the chance to ask GaN Systems CEO, Jim Witham, about what GaN's capable of and where we'll see it in the future.

This triple-output DC/DC controller offers two buck converters, each with an output voltage range of 0.8 to 24 V, and a…

This triple-output DC/DC controller offers two buck converters, each with an output voltage range of 0.8 to 24 V, and a boost converter that can produce up to 60 V.

Molex Micro-Lock Plus connectors are high-temperature wire-to-board connectors that provide secure mating without…

Molex Micro-Lock Plus connectors are high-temperature wire-to-board connectors that provide secure mating without sacrificing compactness.