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Characterizing LED Performance with a Frequency Response Analyzer and Line Injector

This application note series explores the measurement of the dynamic resistance of an LED and how to create a usable SPICE model from the data.

October 28, 2019 by Steve Sandler

How to Select the Right Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor

Learn the characteristics of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and tips on how to properly select one for use in electrical designs.

October 15, 2019 by Norton Brissac, TDK Electronics

PCB Thermal Management Techniques

This article will discuss design practices that ensure better thermal management, including some common methods for removing excess heat from a PCB.

October 06, 2019 by Amos Kingatua

Microchip Technology Temperature Sensor Evaluation Board | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

September 19, 2019 by Mouser Electronics

Major Causes of High Temperatures on PCBs

This article discusses the major causes of high temperatures on PCBs that cause failure and damage to the board itself.

September 02, 2019 by Amos Kingatua

CORNELL DUBILIER ThinPack Aluminum Capacitors | Featured Product Spotlight

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.

August 30, 2019 by Mouser Electronics

TE Connectivity Automotive Heat Shrink Tubing | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

August 15, 2019 by TTI, Inc

EV Battery Management Gets Updated with Cloud-Connected Batteries and Thermal Management Techniques

What's new with battery management systems (BMS) for electric vehicles?

August 05, 2019 by Robin Mitchell

High-Voltage Converter from STMicroelectronics Incorporates 1050 V MOSFET

For when low power has to be efficiently sourced from a high voltage line.

August 01, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Texas Instruments I2C Temperature Sensor | New Product Brief

These sensors are lower power, higher accuracy replacements for standard LM75 and TMP75 temperature sensors.

July 25, 2019 by Mouser Electronics

Ohmite P Series Heatsinks | Tech Specs

This series takes heat release in a different direction than other traditional heatsinks.

July 12, 2019 by TTI, Inc

Linear Technology / Analog Devices µModule Regulators | Featured Product Spotlight

These are ideal for use in servers and cloud computing, high-performance computing, and more.

July 11, 2019 by Mouser Electronics

AVX VT High-Temperature Automotive Varistors | New Product Brief

These varistors are ideal for underhood and other high temperature automotive or industrial applications.

June 19, 2019 by Mouser Electronics

What Is Joule Heating? Producing Heat with Electric Current

Joule heating, also known as ohmic heating, is used to directly heat water with electric current.

June 18, 2019 by Michael Wieckowski

3M Thermal Interface Solutions | New Product Brief

From thermally conductive interface pads to tapes, 3M Thermal Interface Solutions can withstand high flammability.

June 17, 2019 by Mouser Electronics

Understanding the Temperature Coefficient of a Voltage Reference

How does temperature affect the output of a voltage reference? What is a temperature coefficient specification?

June 06, 2019 by Steve Arar

SiTime Releases MEMS Temperature-Compensated Oscillators for 5G in Harsh Environments

5G continues to dominate 2019, this time with the wide release of MEMS oscillators for 5G in harsh conditions.

May 16, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Improving Temperature Sensor Accuracy for Thermocouples and RTDs with Delta-Sigma Converters

This design solution evaluates the accuracy of thermocouples used for high-temperature measurements as well as resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) used for local cold-junction-compensation (CJC) points.

April 11, 2019 by Bonnie Baker, Maxim Integrated

New Renesas Power Modules Claim Highest Density at 10A and 15A, Leverage New Packaging and PMBus

At APEC 2019, Renesas highlighted new PMBus DC-DC power modules.

March 27, 2019 by Kate Smith

New High-Power BJTs from Diodes Incorporated Aim to Improve Thermal Performance

New BJTs can be used for high-current switching in industrial, consumer, and automotive applications.

March 05, 2019 by Robert Keim