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The Benefits and Potential Drawbacks of the Switch to 5G Antennas

The Benefits and Potential Drawbacks of the Switch to 5G Antennas

5G is the latest wireless technology for mobile devices and promises considerably higher data rates, lower latency, and increased number of instantaneous connections. But how will current infrastructure cope with the change and what will this mean to current 4G hardware?


News Jul 15, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
Microchip Lays Out Vision for Power Over Ethernet in Building Automation with New Eight-Port Switch

Microchip Lays Out Vision for Power Over Ethernet in Building Automation with New Eight-Port Switch

What's a digital ceiling, anyway? Microchip announces new PoE switch for Ethernet building automation design.


News May 23, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Toshiba Configurable High-Side Power Switch Solution | New Product Brief

Toshiba Configurable High-Side Power Switch Solution | New Product Brief

Toshiba’s TCK401G Driver IC and SSM6K513NU MOSFET can be paired to create a high-efficiency load switch ideal for wearables and other devices.


STMicroelectronics Annouces Tiny, Low-Power MEMS 3-axis Accelerometer and Thermometer on a Single IC

STMicroelectronics Annouces Tiny, Low-Power MEMS 3-axis Accelerometer and Thermometer on a Single IC

STMicro claims their new MEMS device is the first to measure acceleration and temperature in one IC package.


News Apr 24, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
TT Electronics Announces New Gate Drive Transformers for Automotive Battery Management Applications

TT Electronics Announces New Gate Drive Transformers for Automotive Battery Management Applications

As the EV market grows, TT Electronics offers new small, rugged gate drive transformer options for automotive.


News Apr 17, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
New C&K Switches Address Subtleties in Game Controller Design

New C&K Switches Address Subtleties in Game Controller Design

Here's a look at what makes for good gaming hardware, and a profile of C&K's latest tactile switches for gaming environments.


News Feb 06, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
Choosing the Right Motor-Driver IC

Choosing the Right Motor-Driver IC

This article provides some practical guidance on how to evaluate integrated circuits intended for controlling brushed DC motors.


Designing Smart Meters with Circuit Protection, Sensing, and Power Control Capabilities

Designing Smart Meters with Circuit Protection, Sensing, and Power Control Capabilities

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.


Introduction to MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems)

Introduction to MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems)

This article explores basic characteristics and common applications of a technology that has been incorporated into a wide variety of high-performance electronic devices.


How to Measure Noise in Switch-Mode Power Supplies (SMPSs)

How to Measure Noise in Switch-Mode Power Supplies (SMPSs)

Noise on switch mode power supplies (SMPSs) sometimes gets a bum rap.


Molex Woodhead ArcArrest 30 Amp Switch-Rated Connector | Tech Specs

Molex Woodhead ArcArrest 30 Amp Switch-Rated Connector | Tech Specs

Molex’s Woodhead ArcArrest 30 amp switch-rated connector aims to offer a simple, fast way to de-energize industrial equipment.


new products Oct 16, 2018 by TTI, Inc
Phoenix Contact FL Switch 2000 Managed Switches | Featured Product Spotlight

Phoenix Contact FL Switch 2000 Managed Switches | Featured Product Spotlight

Phoenix Contact FL Switch 2000 managed switches are intelligent switches that are designed to improve the robustness and stability of industrial automation networks.


A New High-Performance Digital MEMS Microphone from Infineon

A New High-Performance Digital MEMS Microphone from Infineon

Here's a breakdown of Infineon's new high-performance digital MEMS microphone that offers power-optimized modes for low-current consumption devices.


News Feb 21, 2018 by Nick Davis
A Look at InvenSense’s Low-Noise, Low-Power, Waterproof MEMS Capacitive Barometric Pressure Sensor

A Look at InvenSense’s Low-Noise, Low-Power, Waterproof MEMS Capacitive Barometric Pressure Sensor

A new MEMS capacitive barometric pressure sensor, from InvenSense, is said to be the industry's lowest-noise and lowest-power pressure sensor.


News Feb 13, 2018 by Nick Davis
Choosing the Most Suitable MEMS Accelerometer for Your Application: Part 2

Choosing the Most Suitable MEMS Accelerometer for Your Application: Part 2

In part 2 of this article, we will focus on key specifications and features in the context of wearable devices, condition monitoring, and IoT applications.


Choosing the Most Suitable MEMS Accelerometer for Your Application: Part 1

Choosing the Most Suitable MEMS Accelerometer for Your Application: Part 1

Part 1 of this two-part series discusses the key parameters and features a designer needs to be aware of and how they relate to inclination and stabilization applications, thus helping the designer choose the most suitable accelerometer.


High Voltage Design: A New Three-Phase Half Bridge Gate Driver from Diodes Inc.

High Voltage Design: A New Three-Phase Half Bridge Gate Driver from Diodes Inc.

Diodes Incorporated has announced a new three-phase half bridge gate driver with multiple protection features and the ability to drive N-Channel MOSFETs and IGBTs.


News Dec 06, 2017 by Nick Davis
Piezoresistive Sensing: A New Miniature MEMS Water-Resistant Digital Barometer from STMicro

Piezoresistive Sensing: A New Miniature MEMS Water-Resistant Digital Barometer from STMicro

STMicroelectronics showcases their new ultra-compact piezoresistive pressure sensor which functions as a digital barometer.


News Nov 27, 2017 by Nick Davis
MEMS and Sensor Show Calls for Configurable, Contextual Systems

MEMS and Sensor Show Calls for Configurable, Contextual Systems

More natural and immersive user interfaces will allow sensors to cater to a myriad of new applications.


News Nov 06, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad
TE Connectivity MS5837 MEMS Pressure Sensor | Featured Product Spotlight

TE Connectivity MS5837 MEMS Pressure Sensor | Featured Product Spotlight

TE Connectivity's MS5837 is an ultra-small, gel-filled, 24-bit MEMS pressure sensor optimized for barometer and altimeter use in fitness and navigation devices.