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Construction of a Guitar Amplifier

This article explains the theory and the construction of the circuit of a 10W practice guitar amplifier.

one day ago by Teja Sai Marellapudi

Modeling Inductors with LTspice

This article discusses how to model inductors using LTspice circuit simulation software.

November 04, 2020 by Ignacio de Mendizábal

TAIYO YUDEN MCEK1210 Power Inductors | 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 29, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

Dropping the LDO: New Buck Converter from TI Integrates Ferrite Beads

Last week, TI announced its newest product: a low-noise buck converter bolstered by integrated ferrite beads.

October 26, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Op-Amps as Low-Pass and High-Pass Active Filters

In this video we will explore a particularly important application of op-amps, namely, the design of high-performance filters that do not require inductors.

October 25, 2020 by Robert Keim

Designing and Simulating EMC Filters with LTspice

In this article, we will review the different types of noise that are present in a circuit. We will also discuss how to perform an accurate simulation of an EMC filter with LTspice.

October 19, 2020 by Ignacio de Mendizábal

Keeping Power Integrity a Priority With the Right Capacitor

With passives supply chains running thin, some engineers have reemphasized the importance of capacitors and power integrity in space-constrained PCB designs.

October 12, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons

How to Reduce Noise in Low-Voltage Amplifier Designs

This article compares the noise performance of two different amplifiers and optimizes noise performance through the use of passive filtering.

September 29, 2020 by Daniel Miller, Texas Instruments

Samsung’s Claim of “World’s Smallest Power Inductor” Has Big Design Implications

This month, Samsung released news of the "world’s smallest power inductor." What does this miniaturization mean for electronic design, even at a theoretical level?

September 24, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Vishay Temperature Dependent Platinum Thin Film Chip Resistor | Tech Specs

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

September 18, 2020 by TTI, Inc

Common Operational Amplifier (Op-Amp) Applications

In this video, we’ll look at some circuits that represent common op-amp applications. We’ll start with the voltage follower, then we’ll move on to an inverting amplifier, an active filter, and a current-to-voltage converter.

September 13, 2020 by Robert Keim

Eaton TVS Diode ESD Suppressors

Transient voltage suppression (TVS) diodes provide surge protection to protect internal electronics from damage caused by transient voltage and ESD. In this article, learn more about the role of TVS diodes.

In partnership with Eaton Electronic Components

The Importance of Jitter in High Performance Design

High Performance Serial Data Architectures bring the focus of clock oscillator jitter to the forefront.

In partnership with Dove Electronics

Crystals and Oscillators

This app note covers frequency control devices, particularly quartz crystals and oscillators.

In partnership with Dove Electronics

How Hybrid Supercapacitors Combine Proprietary Materials for Greater Energy Density and Cycle Lifetimes

Check out how Eaton's pitting their hybrid supercapacitors against lithium-ion batteries and standard supercapacitors, especially for industrial, energy, and computing applications.

In partnership with Eaton Electronic Components

TVS Diode - ESD Suppressors

Eaton Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diodes provide highly reliable protection against overvoltage/ESD events in a wide range of electronic products.

In partnership with Eaton Electronic Components

AVX Medium Power Film Capacitors | 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.

August 29, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

MURATA DK1 X/Y Class SMD Ceramic Capacitors | 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.

August 28, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

New Berkeley Study Rewrites the Narrative on Capacitors

Researchers from Berkeley have come up with a method to create ultra-high energy density capacitors, combining the virtues of both batteries and capacitors.

August 21, 2020 by Jake Hertz

KEMET METCOM Power Inductors, MPXV 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.

August 20, 2020 by TTI, Inc