Claiming to have realized the “ideal switch,” GE spinoff Menlo Micro has secured over $225 million in funding to this point.
Claiming to have realized the “ideal switch,” GE spinoff Menlo Micro has secured over $225 million in funding to this point.
This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…
This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.
Using load biasing, the new MOSFET gate driver has turn-on speeds in the order of tens of microseconds. It's also the…
Using load biasing, the new MOSFET gate driver has turn-on speeds in the order of tens of microseconds. It's also the so-called first of its kind that doesn't require an external power supply.
AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and…
AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.
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.
Photorelays are gaining traction. In many cases, these devices outpace their mechanical counterparts in terms of size and…
Photorelays are gaining traction. In many cases, these devices outpace their mechanical counterparts in terms of size and power efficiency.
Signal switching is vital in test systems, and there are many options to accomplish the task. Here's why reed relay-based…
Signal switching is vital in test systems, and there are many options to accomplish the task. Here's why reed relay-based switching systems may be your best bet.
The G3VM-21MT measures 5 mm by 3.75 mm and can supply continuous load current up to 200 mA.
The G3VM-21MT measures 5 mm by 3.75 mm and can supply continuous load current up to 200 mA.
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.
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.
Phoenix Contact FL Switch 2000 managed switches are intelligent switches that are designed to improve the robustness and…
Phoenix Contact FL Switch 2000 managed switches are intelligent switches that are designed to improve the robustness and stability of industrial automation networks.
This tech brief provides an overview of a somewhat uncommon member of the flip-flop family.
This tech brief provides an overview of a somewhat uncommon member of the flip-flop family.
An introduction to the basic operation of solid-state relays with a focus on the output devices in today’s SSRs.
An introduction to the basic operation of solid-state relays with a focus on the output devices in today’s SSRs.
Dive under the hood of an FPGA: Just what is inside of an FPGA that makes it so different from a microcontroller and yet…
Dive under the hood of an FPGA: Just what is inside of an FPGA that makes it so different from a microcontroller and yet still so versatile?
This article details the problems encountered when trying to maximize channel count, discusses the traditional method…
This article details the problems encountered when trying to maximize channel count, discusses the traditional method used to control a group of switches and the associated drawbacks, presents the solution offered by SPI controlled analog switches, and introduces the SPI controlled ADI precision switches.
The Beaglebone Treat-Feeder is the prototype for a great pet-feeding device! Keep track of your pet's diet while you…
The Beaglebone Treat-Feeder is the prototype for a great pet-feeding device! Keep track of your pet's diet while you stuff your face!
Need to ventilate a room? This article will show you how I made a relay-operated, GPS-timed fan to vent out the moist air…
Need to ventilate a room? This article will show you how I made a relay-operated, GPS-timed fan to vent out the moist air in my boat's cabin. It is controlled with a PIC16F628A and has an LCD.
Learn about noise behaviors in MEMS gyroscopes.
Learn about noise behaviors in MEMS gyroscopes.