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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

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

The 16 Boolean Logic Functions of Two-Input Systems

Learn about all 16 possible logic functions that can be realized for two binary inputs.

March 01, 2020 by Sneha H.L.

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.

February 09, 2020 by Robert Keim

Maxim Calls Its Isolated SiC Gate Driver “Best in Class” for Reducing Power Loss by 30%

The MAX22701E features a typical 300kV/µs common-mode transient immunity (CMTI)—the "industry’s highest."

December 18, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

The University of Michigan has Developed a Computer Based on the Memristor

AI on a smartphone? U of M researchers open the door to localized AI processing, even on portable devices.

July 17, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

An Introduction to Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS)

An intro to transients and the devices used to suppress them. Learn about the variety of devices used to suppress transients.

May 24, 2019 by Nick Davis

ON Semiconductor Announces New SiC-based Hybrid IGBT and Gate Drivers Series Ahead of PCIM 2019

With PCIM 2019 right around the corner, ON Semi has announced the launch of new SiC-based power components.

May 02, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Intel Addresses Data Center Needs with Field Programmable Gate Array Series

The 3D System In Package (SiP) FPGAs are also targeted for embedded and network applications.

April 04, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

The Operation and Characteristics of Voltage-Mode R-2R DACs

This article looks at the voltage-mode R-2R DAC structure.

March 11, 2019 by Steve Arar

New Debouncing Power-Control IC Targets Longer Battery Life

Maxim has released the MAX16150, a switch-debouncing on/off controller for battery-powered products intended for industrial and consumer applications.

March 08, 2019 by Robert Keim

New Isolated IGBT Gate Driver from Analog Devices for Power Supplies and Photovoltaic Inverters

The ADuM4137, which incorporates fault detection and can also drive MOSFETs, is intended for photovoltaic inverters, power-supply circuitry, and motor-control applications.

March 01, 2019 by Robert Keim

How to Use Your Computer to Generate Complex Analog Waveforms

This article presents Scilab code that allows you to generate I/Q, noise, and chirp signals from your PC’s headphone jack.

October 11, 2018 by Robert Keim

How to Use Your Computer as an Arbitrary Waveform Generator

In this article, we’ll use Scilab to generate numerical signals that can be converted into analog waveforms by a computer’s audio hardware.

October 08, 2018 by Robert Keim

Measure Position and Speed Control of a DC Motor Using an Analog PID Controller

This article shows how to implement an analog PID controller, including adjusting of the angular position of a DC motor shaft, editing the design to control its speed, and tuning PID parameters for reliable performance.

August 14, 2018 by Mahmoud Hamdy, Brightskies Technologies

The Quantum Race: Roundup on Quantum Cryptosecurity, Programming Languages, and Development

The space race of the cold war saw the US and Russia develop a wide range of aerospace technologies. But a new race is about to begin, mostly among corporations, and the winner will unlock the power of the quantum computing realm.

July 31, 2018 by Robin Mitchell

Microchip Introduces New Line of Microcontrollers with Dual Core Functionality: The dsPIC33CH Family

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!

June 25, 2018 by Robin Mitchell

Build Your Own Negative Voltage Generator

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!

June 07, 2018 by Robin Mitchell