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Texas Instruments recently released their new voltage boost converter (step-up converter) that offers high efficiencies…

Texas Instruments recently released their new voltage boost converter (step-up converter) that offers high efficiencies at light load conditions.

In this teardown, we open up an Immersion Cooker, from My Sous Vide.

In this teardown, we open up an Immersion Cooker, from My Sous Vide.

CUI UJ31 receptacles and UP31 plugs are compact, robust USB Type-C connectors.

CUI UJ31 receptacles and UP31 plugs are compact, robust USB Type-C connectors.

A new series of highly-integrated ICs provide a flexible solution for driving variable speed motors.

A new series of highly-integrated ICs provide a flexible solution for driving variable speed motors.

3M's SlimLine Twin Axial cable assemblies are able to bend, fold, and turn while still providing high-speed data.

3M's SlimLine Twin Axial cable assemblies are able to bend, fold, and turn while still providing high-speed data.

Wurth Electronics REDFIT IDC SKEDD connectors are solderless connectors that eliminate the need for a mating connector on the PCB.

Wurth Electronics REDFIT IDC SKEDD connectors are solderless connectors that eliminate the need for a mating connector on the PCB.

Does the addition of a feedback divider affect PLL transient response? We’ll look at this question and other…

Does the addition of a feedback divider affect PLL transient response? We’ll look at this question and other frequency-multiplication topics in this article.

Toshiba TCR15AG LDO voltage regulators are tiny, efficient, low-noise regulators for Wi-Fi chipsets, cameras, and other…

Toshiba TCR15AG LDO voltage regulators are tiny, efficient, low-noise regulators for Wi-Fi chipsets, cameras, and other noise-sensitive applications requiring tight regulation.

One of the biggest fears many British people face is forgetting to say sorry. This project is designed to automatically…

One of the biggest fears many British people face is forgetting to say sorry. This project is designed to automatically apologize when the user bumps into an object.

This article explains how a PLL can be used to produce a high-frequency clock from a low-frequency reference signal.

This article explains how a PLL can be used to produce a high-frequency clock from a low-frequency reference signal.

Silicon Labs Si5332 are designed to replace multiple clocks ICs and oscillators.

Silicon Labs Si5332 are designed to replace multiple clocks ICs and oscillators.

Maxim Integrated recently announced an SMBus, four-channel average-power monitoring IC.

Maxim Integrated recently announced an SMBus, four-channel average-power monitoring IC.

The key target of the InnoSwitch3-Pro is to support both fast-charging protocols in consumer devices, and non-charging…

The key target of the InnoSwitch3-Pro is to support both fast-charging protocols in consumer devices, and non-charging applications requiring either a load-controlled or configurable output.

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.

RECOM’s RAC05-K series are lightweight, fully encapsulated 5 W AC/DC power supply modules.

RECOM’s RAC05-K series are lightweight, fully encapsulated 5 W AC/DC power supply modules.

In this article we’ll explore PLL transient-response optimization using simulations and a design example.

In this article we’ll explore PLL transient-response optimization using simulations and a design example.

The Masterlock Bluetooth Padlock 4400D is a digital padlock that can be operated through button presses on a keypad or…

The Masterlock Bluetooth Padlock 4400D is a digital padlock that can be operated through button presses on a keypad or through a phone app.

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.

In this article we’ll explore the mathematical relationships that will help you to design a PLL that quickly and…

In this article we’ll explore the mathematical relationships that will help you to design a PLL that quickly and smoothly locks onto the input frequency.