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Simplified Circuit-Analysis Techniques for Forward-Conducting Diode Circuits

This article explains two methods that we use to evaluate the currents and voltages that are present in a circuit that includes one or more diodes.

February 18, 2020 by Robert Keim

Osaka University Develops the Thinnest and Lightest Magnetic Sensor Matrix Sheet System

A team of Osaka University researchers have developed a thin and light magnetic sensor matrix sheet system that visualizes the two-dimensional distribution of magnetism on various surfaces.

February 06, 2020 by Luke James

Design Solution for Automotive LCD Displays Utilizing LED Driver ICs

See how multi-channel automotive LED driver ICs implement backlight local dimming, bringing ‘true black’ to automotive LCD displays.

February 04, 2020 by Szukang Hsien, Maxim Integrated

New Proximity Sensor from Vishay Targets Consumer and Industrial Applications

This article takes a deeper look at the technical concepts at play in a specific proximity sensor, the VCNL36821S from Vishay.

February 02, 2020 by Robert Keim

Maxim Integrated 6-Channel High-Brightness LED Driver | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

January 15, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

How an Internal Faraday Shield and Small Ci-O Improve Optocoupler Galvanic Isolation

This article discusses how the use of three key design methods utilized in optocouplers improves galvanic isolation performance and presents an accompanying high voltage surge test as proof. 

January 14, 2020 by Lim Shiun Pi, Broadcom Inc

Historical Engineers: James Clerk Maxwell, Founder of the Electromagnetic Theory

A pioneer of electromagnetism, James C. Maxwell redefined how mathematicians—and students—have approached both quantum mechanics and special relativity.

January 04, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau

Murata Power Solutions BAC1 Isolated 1W AC/DC Converters | Featured Product Spotlight

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.

December 31, 2019 by Mouser Electronics

Diodes Incorporated Designs Buck LED Drivers to Withstand Extreme Voltage Variations

Geared for automotive lights, the AL8843Q and AL8862Q are built to drive single LEDs and multiple LED strings with up to 97% efficiency.

December 20, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

TT Electronics Fiber Optic Transmitter Series | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

December 04, 2019 by TTI, Inc

STMicroelectronics VIPER122 High Voltage Converter | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

November 29, 2019 by Mouser Electronics

Vishay’s Latest IR Emitters Feature Opaque Side Walls for Reduced Side Emissions

The new construction reduces the side emissions that can cause a halo effect in camera images.

November 25, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

ON Semiconductor LDO Regulator | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

November 20, 2019 by Mouser Electronics

TDK Aims to Offer Surge Protection With Smaller Disk Varistors

The new varistors feature surge protection of 6kA along with multiple-pulse protection against lower-level threats.

November 18, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Introduction to Adaptive Front Lighting Systems (AFS)

Learn more about the design considerations that go into developing adaptive automotive lighting solutions.

November 06, 2019 by Steve Arar

New ams Color Sensor Designed to Eliminate Flicker in Rolling Shutter Sensors

The highly sensitive flicker sensor is designed to deliver distortion-free images and videos captured on a smartphone camera.

November 05, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Panasonic Low Profile Lens PIR Sensor | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

November 01, 2019 by TTI, Inc

Maxim Integrated Buck and Buck-Boost LED Drivers | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

October 30, 2019 by Mouser Electronics

Characterizing LED Performance with a Frequency Response Analyzer and Line Injector

This application note series explores the measurement of the dynamic resistance of an LED and how to create a usable SPICE model from the data.

October 28, 2019 by Steve Sandler

TDK FLECLEAR Ag-Stacked Film Sheets | Featured Product Spotlight

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.

October 07, 2019 by Mouser Electronics