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This article examines some subtle details associated with the high-frequency performance of decoupling capacitors.

This article examines some subtle details associated with the high-frequency performance of decoupling capacitors.

This article shows how to build a 12 V PC fan PWM controller with GreenPAK ICs.

This article shows how to build a 12 V PC fan PWM controller with GreenPAK ICs.

This article explores the somewhat complicated issue of how exactly to connect a decoupling capacitor to a power pin.

This article explores the somewhat complicated issue of how exactly to connect a decoupling capacitor to a power pin.

Optocouplers are undoubtedly effective, but alternative isolation technologies may be a better choice for your application.

Optocouplers are undoubtedly effective, but alternative isolation technologies may be a better choice for your application.

This article will review the operation of a basic ECL inverter/buffer, and then we’ll look at some of the most…

This article will review the operation of a basic ECL inverter/buffer, and then we’ll look at some of the most important features of this logic family.

The Texas Instruments DLPDLCR2000EVM is a demonstration cape designed to plug into a BeagleBone Black (BBB) and provide…

The Texas Instruments DLPDLCR2000EVM is a demonstration cape designed to plug into a BeagleBone Black (BBB) and provide instant-on projection capabilities using a digital micromirror device and a relatively high-power RGB LED.

Canon has demonstrated the world's largest sensor at a whopping 400cm square that can be used in light levels as low as…

Canon has demonstrated the world's largest sensor at a whopping 400cm square that can be used in light levels as low as 0.3 lux. What challenges does such a sensor face and how could it be used to defend the earth?

This article takes a look at the IIS3DHHC three-axis accelerometer from STMicroelectronics.

This article takes a look at the IIS3DHHC three-axis accelerometer from STMicroelectronics.

In this article, we’ll discuss implementing a simple direct digital synthesizer (DDS) using the Xilinx System Generator.

In this article, we’ll discuss implementing a simple direct digital synthesizer (DDS) using the Xilinx System Generator.

This article will look at the most important features of the STBC15 which is STMicroelectronics newly released ultra-low…

This article will look at the most important features of the STBC15 which is STMicroelectronics newly released ultra-low current consumption linear battery charger.

This article describes how to control a 3-phase brushless DC motor using a GreenPAK.

This article describes how to control a 3-phase brushless DC motor using a GreenPAK.

ams, an Austrian company which specializes in sensor technology with a special focus on miniaturization and low-power,…

ams, an Austrian company which specializes in sensor technology with a special focus on miniaturization and low-power, recently announced the beginning of production for their CMV50000 CMOS image sensor.

In the world of power, control monitoring is incredibly important for functional as well as safety reasons. And with the…

In the world of power, control monitoring is incredibly important for functional as well as safety reasons. And with the demand rising for GUIs in even the most basic products, it comes as no surprise that current microcontrollers are struggling to meet this demand. Microchip has announced its latest family of devices, the dsPIC33CH, that aims to tackle this!

This article will discuss phase truncation in direct digital synthesizers.

This article will discuss phase truncation in direct digital synthesizers.

RIGOL, a Beijing-based company, is celebrating their 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, RIGOL has announced the…

RIGOL, a Beijing-based company, is celebrating their 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, RIGOL has announced the release of two products: the 7000 range of oscilloscopes and the affordable RSA3000 real-time spectrum analyzer range.

The LMK61E07 is an I2C-controlled programmable variable frequency oscillator that can be used as an adjustable frequency…

The LMK61E07 is an I2C-controlled programmable variable frequency oscillator that can be used as an adjustable frequency source in computer networking, medical imaging, FPGA, and broadcast video applications.

This app note implements a binary parity generator and checker with two data input variants, a parallel data input, and a…

This app note implements a binary parity generator and checker with two data input variants, a parallel data input, and a serial data input. It describes the implemented logic, GreenPAKs implementation, and the obtained results.

Historically, FPGAs have been challenging to work with. To combat that reputation, Xilinx developed programmable devices…

Historically, FPGAs have been challenging to work with. To combat that reputation, Xilinx developed programmable devices that simplify—and accelerate—the implementation of customized hardware development.

Everyone needs a negative voltage rail eventually, but most only have a single rail supply. This project will show you…

Everyone needs a negative voltage rail eventually, but most only have a single rail supply. This project will show you how to build a negative voltage generator that runs off a single rail supply!