While passives are often overlooked components, innovations in resistors, capacitors, and inductors—like the ones in this roundup—can make a noticeable…
While passives are often overlooked components, innovations in resistors, capacitors, and inductors—like the ones in this roundup—can make a noticeable difference in the design process.
Designing a buck converter? Read this article for practical guidance on selecting an output capacitance value.
Designing a buck converter? Read this article for practical guidance on selecting an output capacitance value.
The distribution of AC currents in real conductors with finite dimensions and circular or rectangular cross-sections is…
The distribution of AC currents in real conductors with finite dimensions and circular or rectangular cross-sections is non-uniform. This article will discuss Faraday's law and how AC currents create eddy currents and current crowding in real conductors.
Capacitors are a crucial component of step-down switching regulators. Learn about the different capacitor types and how…
Capacitors are a crucial component of step-down switching regulators. Learn about the different capacitor types and how each one affects regulator performance.
Are you picking out components for a step-down switching regulator? Learn how to think about inductance values and…
Are you picking out components for a step-down switching regulator? Learn how to think about inductance values and inductor current when choosing an inductor.
TI says the new Hall-effect current sensor and EZShunt integrated shunt portfolio balance the major features of current…
TI says the new Hall-effect current sensor and EZShunt integrated shunt portfolio balance the major features of current sensing solutions: cost, size, accuracy, and speed.
Proper inductor selection is one key to the successful design and implementation of a switching regulator. This article…
Proper inductor selection is one key to the successful design and implementation of a switching regulator. This article will help you understand the relationship between the inductor value and circuit performance.
The TAIYO YUDEN LAXH Wire-wound Ferrite Power Inductors are designed to serve as choke coils or noise filters in power…
The TAIYO YUDEN LAXH Wire-wound Ferrite Power Inductors are designed to serve as choke coils or noise filters in power supply circuits for automotive body systems and information systems like infotainment ECUs. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
This article will demonstrate that the AC current density decreases exponentially into a conductor. It will also explain…
This article will demonstrate that the AC current density decreases exponentially into a conductor. It will also explain why we can assume that the total current has a uniform distribution from the surface down to one skin depth of the conductor.
Pulse Electronics High Current Power Bead SMT Inductors offer a high-performance solution for various applications…
Pulse Electronics High Current Power Bead SMT Inductors offer a high-performance solution for various applications requiring efficient power handling. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
KYOCERA AVX SCC series of high-capacitance cylindrical electrochemical double-layer supercapacitors is designed to offer…
KYOCERA AVX SCC series of high-capacitance cylindrical electrochemical double-layer supercapacitors is designed to offer exceptional pulse power handling capabilities. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
Fari Assaderaghi and SiTime are aiming to disrupt the 70-year-old quartz timing industry by replacing crystals with…
Fari Assaderaghi and SiTime are aiming to disrupt the 70-year-old quartz timing industry by replacing crystals with silicon MEMS. After nearly two decades of following “Moore’s Law for timing improvements,” their time may have finally arrived.
YAGEO RP Automotive Grade Thin Film Chip Resistors are designed to deliver high precision and stability in a compact…
YAGEO RP Automotive Grade Thin Film Chip Resistors are designed to deliver high precision and stability in a compact surface mount package. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
In this article, we’ll use LTspice simulations to more thoroughly understand output-voltage ripple and consider…
In this article, we’ll use LTspice simulations to more thoroughly understand output-voltage ripple and consider techniques for mitigating it within a charge pump circuit.
A new interface-type memristive device may be used to build artificial synapses for the next wave of neuromorphic computing.
A new interface-type memristive device may be used to build artificial synapses for the next wave of neuromorphic computing.
In this article, we’ll use SPICE simulations to explore the theory and behavior of negative voltages.
In this article, we’ll use SPICE simulations to explore the theory and behavior of negative voltages.
The latest advances in radiation-hardened digital components have enabled the development of MCXOs that, for the first…
The latest advances in radiation-hardened digital components have enabled the development of MCXOs that, for the first time, can replace larger, high-power-consuming OCXOs in low-earth orbit (LEO) New Space applications.
Learn about using LTspice simulations to provide important insight into the performance of a switched-capacitor…
Learn about using LTspice simulations to provide important insight into the performance of a switched-capacitor voltage-inverting power supply.
Take a closer look at the definition of the RF noise figure and discuss some subtleties to help avoid erroneous…
Take a closer look at the definition of the RF noise figure and discuss some subtleties to help avoid erroneous interpretations of this specification.
Learn about impedance matching using a single stub, transmission lines, and immittance Smith chart examples.
Learn about impedance matching using a single stub, transmission lines, and immittance Smith chart examples.
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