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P-DUKE Power XTBF500 Series of AC/DC Power Supplies | Digital Datasheet

P-DUKE Power XTBF500 Series of AC/DC Power Supplies | Digital Datasheet

AAC's Digital Datasheet video series provides insights into the specifications and applications of components, directly sourced from their datasheets, both for new and familiar products.


Intel Ushers in the Age of AI PCs With New Core Ultra Processors

Intel Ushers in the Age of AI PCs With New Core Ultra Processors

Intel has revealed the details of the long-awaited Lunar Lake architecture, bringing advanced AI compute to personal computing.


News Sep 05, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Hot Chips Heavy Hitter: IBM Tackles Generative AI With Two Processors

Hot Chips Heavy Hitter: IBM Tackles Generative AI With Two Processors

Announced this week at Hot Chips 2024, the new processors use a scalable I/O sub-system to slash energy consumption and data center footprint.


News Aug 28, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Microchip and Acacia Team Up To Optimize Terabit-Scale Data Center Links

Microchip and Acacia Team Up To Optimize Terabit-Scale Data Center Links

The two have joined forces to craft a fourth generation, terabit-scale Cloud/Data Center Interconnect (DCI) and metro transport network solution based on Microchip’s PHY and Acacia’s module.


News Aug 22, 2024 by Mike Falter
Akeana Exits Stealth With Low- to High-End RISC-V Alternatives to Arm

Akeana Exits Stealth With Low- to High-End RISC-V Alternatives to Arm

Today, the startup announced a breadth of customizable RISC-V-based processor IP solutions backed by $100 million in funding.


News Aug 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Raspberry Pi Releases Its Second Microcontroller

Raspberry Pi Releases Its Second Microcontroller

Raspberry Pi has unveiled the second generation of its in-house microcontroller along with a new $5 Raspberry Pi Pico 2 board.


News Aug 12, 2024 by Duane Benson
Toshiba TPD4163F/TPD4164F DC Motor Drivers and Controllers | New Product Brief

Toshiba TPD4163F/TPD4164F DC Motor Drivers and Controllers | New Product Brief

Toshiba TPD4163F/TPD4164F DC Motor Drivers and Controllers are high-voltage power ICs designed for efficient PWM control, utilizing a robust SOI process. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Amphenol FCI BarKlip® BK150 & BK500 Power Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

Amphenol FCI BarKlip® BK150 & BK500 Power Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

Amphenol FCI BarKlip® BK150 & BK500 Power Cable Assemblies are designed for optimal performance in OCP 48V power distribution systems within data centers. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Omron Electronics D2LS Switches | New Product Brief

Omron Electronics D2LS Switches | New Product Brief

Omron Electronics D2LS Switches are ultra-subminiature, surface-mount switches designed for durability and compactness, measuring just 8.6mm x 4.8mm x 3.0mm. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


RECOM REDIIN DIN Rail Power Supplies | New Product Brief

RECOM REDIIN DIN Rail Power Supplies | New Product Brief

RECOM REDIIN DIN Rail Power Supplies, contains 120W, 240W, and 480W models, are designed for a wide range of industrial and automation applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Understanding Inductors With Gapped Cores

Understanding Inductors With Gapped Cores

In this article, we explore the advantages of introducing an air gap to the magnetic core of an inductor.


Controlling and Preventing Core Saturation in Inductors

Controlling and Preventing Core Saturation in Inductors

Core saturation is one of the main limitations on the design of magnetic components. In this article, we explore how different factors—particularly the number of turns—impact the core saturation of an inductor.


Using Permeability to Understand Magnetic Core Saturation

Using Permeability to Understand Magnetic Core Saturation

In this article, we learn about core saturation and why it should be avoided in most applications. We then examine how different ways of defining permeability can help us predict the saturation flux density of a magnetic core.


Kinetic Technologies KTB8400 Switching Voltage Regulators | New Product Brief

Kinetic Technologies KTB8400 Switching Voltage Regulators | New Product Brief

Kinetic Technologies KTB8400 Switching Voltage Regulators is a precision OptiComp™ buck switching regulator with programmable output voltages ranging from 0.6V to 3.345V via I²C. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Understanding How Laminated Cores Reduce Eddy Current Loss

Understanding How Laminated Cores Reduce Eddy Current Loss

Eddy currents are a major loss mechanism in transformer cores. This article provides both in-depth and simplified explanations of how core laminations work to mitigate the effects of eddy currents.


Seymour Cray and the Dawn of Supercomputing

Seymour Cray and the Dawn of Supercomputing

Seymour Cray once dreamed of building the fastest computer in the world. In a 30-year span, the "father of supercomputing" accomplished that goal several times over.


News Jul 04, 2024 by Biljana Ognenova
Creating a Parallel-Load Shift Register in LTspice

Creating a Parallel-Load Shift Register in LTspice

We explore the design and functionality of a digital shift register intended for use in mixed-signal circuit simulations.


Hysteresis Loss: Estimation, Modeling, and the Steinmetz Equation

Hysteresis Loss: Estimation, Modeling, and the Steinmetz Equation

The hysteresis effect is one of the main sources of loss in ferromagnetic materials. In this article, we learn to calculate the hysteresis loss of a magnetic core and work through some example problems.


Siemens LOGO!Power Miniature Power Supplies | New Product Brief

Siemens LOGO!Power Miniature Power Supplies | New Product Brief

Siemens LOGO!Power Miniature Power Supplies are compact units designed for small distribution boards. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Sanyo Denki San Ace 40L 9LG High Static Pressure Long Life Fans | New Product Brief

Sanyo Denki San Ace 40L 9LG High Static Pressure Long Life Fans | New Product Brief

Sanyo Denki San Ace 40L 9LG High Static Pressure Long Life Fans are designed for demanding applications, offering a maximum static pressure of 1780 Pascals and high airflow. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!