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Digital (ON/OFF) Hall Effect Devices: Switches and Latches

Learn about the polarity of the B-field, unipolar switches, omnipolar switches, Hall effect latches, and bipolar switches in this technical article.

July 22, 2021 by Steve Arar

An Introduction to Digital Signal Processing

This article provides a general understanding of what DSP is, how it works, and what advantages it can offer. To appreciate the advantages of DSP, let’s first have a look at the conventional method of signal processing, i.e., analog signal processing.

June 30, 2021 by Steve Arar

Graphene and Magnetics On the Brain: Researching Bioelectronic Brain Implants

As the gap between electronics and biology grows smaller, more devices are being researched. Recently, a focus has been on bioelectronics, namely implants for your brain.

June 19, 2021 by Nicholas St. John

What Is Digital IC Design?

Learn the high-level overview of digital integrated circuit (IC) design.

December 02, 2020 by Jean-Jacques DeLisle

The Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) as a Switch

This video tutorial demonstrates how a bipolar junction transistor can allow a low-voltage signal to control a high-power load.

November 22, 2020 by Robert Keim

Micron Takes 3D NAND to Towering New Heights— 176 Layers to Be Exact

In what the company has described as a breakthrough in flash memory, performance, and density, Micron has shipped the world’s first 176-layer 3D NAND.

November 17, 2020 by Luke James

Transistor Sizing in VLSI Design Using the Linear Delay Model

In this article, we will learn how to find the optimal size of a transistor/logic gate present in a larger circuit to provide the desired performance using the linear delay model.

November 16, 2020 by Tosin Jemilehin

The Elmore Delay Model in VLSI Design

In this article, we'll discuss the Elmore delay model, which provides a simplistic delay analysis that avoids time-consuming numerical integration/differential equations of an RC network.

November 11, 2020 by Tosin Jemilehin

The Linear RC-Delay Model in VLSI Design

In this article, we'll discuss how a single transistor can be sized to properly integrate with other transistors to provide optimal performance in terms of speed and power.

November 02, 2020 by Tosin Jemilehin

TI’s New Isolated Gate Driver Aims to Boost Efficiency in EV Powertrains

The new isolated gate driver for high-powered SiC and GaN power devices is said to reduce PCB space, eliminate external components, and increase power efficiency in EVs.

October 16, 2020 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

The Effect of MOS Non-Idealities on VLSI Circuit Reliability

Learn about various non-idealities of MOS transistors and the effects they have on VLSI system reliability.

October 06, 2020 by Tosin Jemilehin

SiC Hits the Tracks With Microchip’s New Power Module and Programmable Gate Driver Duo

Engineers can now skip the step of developing their own gate drivers—pushing SiC adoption in transportation systems even faster.

September 02, 2020 by Hannah DeTavis

Microchip Releases the Largest Capacity EEPROM Chip Available to the Market

This week, Microchip announced the release of a 4Mbit EEPROM chip—more than double the capacity of the previous largest on the market.

August 26, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Enpirion PowerSoC Modules Integrate Nearly all Components Needed to Build a Power Supply

Intel Enpirion PowerSoC modules are DC-DC step-down converters that integrate nearly all the components needed to build a power supply without sacrificing performance or efficiency. These solutions are designed to meet strict FPGA, ASIC, and processor power requirements.

August 25, 2020 by Tamara Lin, Intel

Newly Introduced Ultrathin Boron Nitride Films Further Efforts in Miniaturizing Electronic Devices

A new study led by researchers at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has unveiled ultrathin boron nitride films for next-generation electronics.

July 11, 2020 by Luke James

Common Analog, Digital, and Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits (ICs)

This video tutorial provides an overview of integrated circuits that electrical engineers regularly incorporate into their designs.

June 28, 2020 by Robert Keim

A New Build Approach For More Efficient Chip Logic Switches

Scientists devise a silicon-compatible method to employ quantum-mechanical “spins” to convey digital information.

June 22, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Introduction to Analog and Digital Electronics

This video tutorial explores important topics that allow us to divide integrated circuits into two broad categories.

June 21, 2020 by Robert Keim

The Nyquist–Shannon Theorem: Understanding Sampled Systems

The Nyquist sampling theorem, or more accurately the Nyquist-Shannon theorem, is a fundamental theoretical principle that governs the design of mixed-signal electronic systems.

May 06, 2020 by Robert Keim

Understanding the Structure and Functionality of CCDs

This article will help you to understand what CCD sensors are and how they allow us to convert an optical scene into a digital image.

March 23, 2020 by Robert Keim