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Microchip 12/14-bit ADCs | Featured Product Spotlight

Microchip 12/14-bit ADCs | Featured Product Spotlight

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


Understanding DC Motor Operation Modes and Speed Regulation Techniques

Understanding DC Motor Operation Modes and Speed Regulation Techniques

DC motors are ubiquitous machines found in a variety of electronic equipment used in various applications.


News Feb 04, 2020 by Ikimi .O
Advances in Temperature Measurement for Automotive Infotainment Systems

Advances in Temperature Measurement for Automotive Infotainment Systems

This article explores temperature monitoring in complex vehicle infotainment systems, focusing on design considerations around temperature accuracy and sensor placement in the car. 


Analog Devices Inc. Multi-Cell Battery Monitor | New Product Brief

Analog Devices Inc. Multi-Cell Battery Monitor | 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.


Panasonic Anti-Vibration Electrolytic Alum Capacitor | Tech Specs

Panasonic Anti-Vibration Electrolytic Alum Capacitor | Tech Specs

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


new products Jan 14, 2020 by TTI, Inc
Germany-based Manufacturer Seeks to Innovate Low-power IoT with New Driver IC

Germany-based Manufacturer Seeks to Innovate Low-power IoT with New Driver IC

The TMC7300 can deliver two amps to drive either one or two DC motors, relays, and LEDs.


News Jan 13, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
NXP Makes Way for Software-upgradable Cars with New Vehicle Network Processor

NXP Makes Way for Software-upgradable Cars with New Vehicle Network Processor

NXP designed S32G, a vehicle network processor, to reduce software complexity and enhance data security.


News Jan 07, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Renesas and MinebeaMitsumi Design Stepping Motor Solution for Robots

Renesas and MinebeaMitsumi Design Stepping Motor Solution for Robots

The new high-torque resolver stepping motor and control circuity is aimed at robotic, automation, and medical applications.


News Dec 12, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Infineon Technologies CIPOS Intelligent Power Modules | New Product Brief

Infineon Technologies CIPOS Intelligent Power Modules | 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.


Infineon’s Evaluation Board Built to Anticipate SiC in Motor Drives

Infineon’s Evaluation Board Built to Anticipate SiC in Motor Drives

The EVAL-M5-E1B1245N-SiC supports the design of industrial drive motor applications of up to 7.5 kW.


News Nov 07, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Introduction to Adaptive Front Lighting Systems (AFS)

Introduction to Adaptive Front Lighting Systems (AFS)

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


ST and Mikroe Collaborate on “Click Boards” for STSPIN Motor Driver ICs in Embedded Systems

ST and Mikroe Collaborate on “Click Boards” for STSPIN Motor Driver ICs in Embedded Systems

The newly announced Click board series extends the reach of ST's STSPIN motor driver ICs into the Mikroe ecosystem.


News Oct 14, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Taiwan Semiconductor Offers Four New Power MOSFETs for BLDC Motor Control

Taiwan Semiconductor Offers Four New Power MOSFETs for BLDC Motor Control

The dual N-channel devices offer DS breakdown voltages of 40 V and 60 V and current ratings of 25 A to 48 A.


News Sep 15, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Texas Instruments CapTIvate Mixed Signal MCUs | New Product Brief

Texas Instruments CapTIvate Mixed Signal MCUs | 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.


Tools for Future EEs: New Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit Supports STEM Education

Tools for Future EEs: New Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit Supports STEM Education

The TI-RSLK Max allows students to gain hands-on experience building a robot and programming it.


News Sep 06, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Silicon Labs Debuts Si834x Family of Isolated Smart Switches for Industrial Applications

Silicon Labs Debuts Si834x Family of Isolated Smart Switches for Industrial Applications

The new SiLabs units aim at the PLCs, relay drivers, and servo motor controllers employed in industrial automation.


News Aug 30, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Industrial Robotics Roundup: Articulated vs. SCARA vs. Cartesian Robots

Industrial Robotics Roundup: Articulated vs. SCARA vs. Cartesian Robots

From the typical pick-and-place down to the high-precision cobots, industrial robotics are changing rapidly.


News Aug 26, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Linear Technology/Analog Devices Micropower Isolated Flyback Converters | Featured Product Spotlight

Linear Technology/Analog Devices Micropower Isolated Flyback Converters | Featured Product Spotlight

This operates from inputs up to 600V and doesn’t require an optoisolator to regulate the output.


New SiC FET Option for EV Charging Applications from UnitedSiC Adds 4-Lead Kelvin Device

New SiC FET Option for EV Charging Applications from UnitedSiC Adds 4-Lead Kelvin Device

Designing an EV charging power system? UnitedSiC just served up an SiC FET option with you in mind.


News Jun 24, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Understanding the Temperature Coefficient of a Voltage Reference

Understanding the Temperature Coefficient of a Voltage Reference

How does temperature affect the output of a voltage reference? What is a temperature coefficient specification?