This article discusses the use of an encoder to ensure accurate ongoing tracking of a motor's rotor shaft and the key factors that will help in the selection of…
This article discusses the use of an encoder to ensure accurate ongoing tracking of a motor's rotor shaft and the key factors that will help in the selection of the encoder based on different parameters.
Power conversion systems in EVs follow the half-bridge configuration. This article explores the IGBT half-bridge design…
Power conversion systems in EVs follow the half-bridge configuration. This article explores the IGBT half-bridge design of a high-voltage side (output stage) of the gate driver.
Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion…
Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion issues. Learn about QuietStep, a proprietary algorithm from Allegro MicroSystems, as a possible solution.
This video tutorial demonstrates how a bipolar junction transistor can allow a low-voltage signal to control a high-power load.
This video tutorial demonstrates how a bipolar junction transistor can allow a low-voltage signal to control a high-power load.
Autonomous drones and robots utilize small motors. These fast-spinning mini motors require miniature encoders and IC…
Autonomous drones and robots utilize small motors. These fast-spinning mini motors require miniature encoders and IC package sizes. This article shows how an optical sinusoidal encoder provides a higher resolution and increased speeds with a 2x3 mm dual simultaneous-sampling SAR-ADC.
This article looks at how stepper motors work well in IoT-oriented tasks such as positioning security cameras and remote…
This article looks at how stepper motors work well in IoT-oriented tasks such as positioning security cameras and remote sensors or actuating air vents, valves, and window covers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has sounded alarm bells on ventilator shortages. EEs are putting their heads together with…
The COVID-19 pandemic has sounded alarm bells on ventilator shortages. EEs are putting their heads together with open-source ventilator projects to help.
What methods of servo control can make life easier for designers?
What methods of servo control can make life easier for designers?
Toshiba announced last month that it had developed the latest generation of its advanced RF SOI process, TaRF11,…
Toshiba announced last month that it had developed the latest generation of its advanced RF SOI process, TaRF11, optimized for RF switches and low noise amplifiers in mobile devices such as 5G smartphones.
This article examines the PSMNR51-25YLH and discusses MOSFET drain-source leakage current.
This article examines the PSMNR51-25YLH and discusses MOSFET drain-source leakage current.
5G continues to dominate 2019, this time with the wide release of MEMS oscillators for 5G in harsh conditions.
5G continues to dominate 2019, this time with the wide release of MEMS oscillators for 5G in harsh conditions.
Learn why power transformers are important, where they can fail, and why protection systems are crucial.
Learn why power transformers are important, where they can fail, and why protection systems are crucial.
This article provides some practical guidance on how to evaluate integrated circuits intended for controlling brushed DC motors.
This article provides some practical guidance on how to evaluate integrated circuits intended for controlling brushed DC motors.
This article offers an overview of the various component options for smart meter design and how they can improve the…
This article offers an overview of the various component options for smart meter design and how they can improve the operation of the meters into which they are designed.
Microchip Technology Introduces a Tiny, Versatile Clock Generator to Save Board Space and Power
Microchip Technology Introduces a Tiny, Versatile Clock Generator to Save Board Space and Power
Omron D6T Series MEMS Thermal Sensors are designed for non-contact temperature sensors and presence detection.
Omron D6T Series MEMS Thermal Sensors are designed for non-contact temperature sensors and presence detection.
Omron provides true presence detection, rather than just motion detection, with their D6T MEMS Thermal Sensors.
Omron provides true presence detection, rather than just motion detection, with their D6T MEMS Thermal Sensors.
The ADXL1005 by Analog Devices is a low noise, wide bandwidth, single-axis MEMS accelerometer with Analog Output.
The ADXL1005 by Analog Devices is a low noise, wide bandwidth, single-axis MEMS accelerometer with Analog Output.
IDT’s new high-performance MEMS relative humidity and temperature sensor requires no user calibration and comes in four…
IDT’s new high-performance MEMS relative humidity and temperature sensor requires no user calibration and comes in four different accuracy levels.