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An Introduction to Switched-capacitor Circuits

In this series of articles, we’ll discuss one of the fundamental building blocks of analog IC design: the switched-capacitor circuit.

April 21, 2021 by Jake Hertz

TDK Sensor Shows How Capacitive MEMS and Low-power IoT Go Hand in Hand

TDK recently announced the so-called "lowest power waterproof MEMS barometric pressure sensor." Why did TDK choose capacitive MEMS as the go-to architecture for low power?

April 15, 2021 by Jake Hertz

TAIYO YUDEN ME Series MCOIL™ Metal 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.

February 23, 2021 by Mouser Electronics

Coilcraft 1512SP & 2712SP Series Mini Air Core Inductors | AAC Digital Datasheet

AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.

February 18, 2021 by Coilcraft

Coilcraft XGL Family Automotive-grade Molded Power Inductors | AAC Digital Datasheet

AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.

February 17, 2021 by Coilcraft

How to Use Decoupling Capacitor Placement to Reduce Harmonic Distortion

Learn how to reduce second harmonic distortion by following some guidelines for placing decoupling capacitors in your PCB layout.

February 12, 2021 by Steve Arar

Introduction to Battery Management Systems

Learn the high-level basics of what role battery management systems (BMSs) play in power design and what components are necessary for their basic functions.

February 08, 2021 by Enrico Sanino

Panasonic ERA-xV Series Thin Film Chip Resistors | AAC Digital Datasheet

AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.

February 04, 2021 by Panasonic

Panasonic EEH-ZK(U) Series Polymer Hybrid Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors | AAC Digital Datasheet

AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.

February 01, 2021 by Panasonic

PANASONIC ERJ-UxR Anti-Sulfur Thick Film Chip Resistors | 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.

February 01, 2021 by Mouser Electronics

Why a New 80 V Resistor-Equipped Transistor is Relevant for EV System Design

With the hopes of future-proofing automotive designs, Nexperia has released an 80 V "RET." How are these components useful in EV design?

January 14, 2021 by Jake Hertz

KEMET R52 AEC-Q200 X2 Film Capacitors | Featured Product Spotlight

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

December 29, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

Understanding the Photodiode Equivalent Circuit

This article presents a circuit model that helps us to analyze the electrical behavior of a photodiode.

December 23, 2020 by Robert Keim

Batteries Aren’t the Only Renewable Energy Carriers on the Block. Supercapacitors Take the R&D Stage

Supercapacitors are increasingly hailed as a key to sustainable energy. Coupled with the demand for robust energy storage systems, these devices are gaining traction in R&D and across the market.

December 22, 2020 by Nicholas St. John