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Introduction to Reactance Modulators for Generating FM Signals

Introduction to Reactance Modulators for Generating FM Signals

In this article, we'll introduce the fundamental concepts of direct FM generation and examine a key FM modulation circuit: the reactance modulator.


Diodes Inc. Hones In on Video Signal Integrity With Hybrid Driver ICs

Diodes Inc. Hones In on Video Signal Integrity With Hybrid Driver ICs

The new 3.3 V, four-channel hybrid redrivers may promote HDMI signal integrity for high-fidelity video transmission.


News Aug 14, 2025 by Diego de Azcuénaga
Switched-Capacitor Design Boosts Inverter Efficiency to 96.5%

Switched-Capacitor Design Boosts Inverter Efficiency to 96.5%

Researchers have developed a switched-capacitor-based nine-level inverter that achieves a fourfold voltage and up to 96.5% efficiency.


News Aug 07, 2025 by Luke James
Diodes Inc Reveals Ideal Diode Controllers for New 48 V Automotive Systems

Diodes Inc Reveals Ideal Diode Controllers for New 48 V Automotive Systems

Diodes Incorporated has announced two new ideal diode controllers with a wide input voltage range, low quiescent current, and overvoltage lockout protection.


News Jul 31, 2025 by Arjun Nijhawan
Boosting Power Efficiency with Würth Elektronik WE-PMFI Auto Mini Flat Wire Inductors | Tech Guide

Boosting Power Efficiency with Würth Elektronik WE-PMFI Auto Mini Flat Wire Inductors | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide, we explore Würth Elektronik’s WE-PMFI Auto Mini Power Molded Flat Wire Inductors—built to deliver high-current performance and thermal stability in compact spaces. Watch now to get started!


Why 90% of Component Compliance Issues Are Preventable (And How To Stop Them)

Why 90% of Component Compliance Issues Are Preventable (And How To Stop Them)

In today's rapidly evolving aerospace and defense landscape, component engineers face an unprecedented challenge: ensuring every part they specify meets stringent compliance requirements while maintaining mission readiness and program viability.


KEMET Hybrid Crown SMD Capacitors | New Product Brief

KEMET Hybrid Crown SMD Capacitors | New Product Brief

KEMET Hybrid Crown SMD Capacitors offer high ripple current capability, excellent temperature resistance (up to +140°C), and strong vibration resilience in a compact, durable form. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Mini But Mighty! Vishay, TDK, and Murata Push the Limits of Passives

Mini But Mighty! Vishay, TDK, and Murata Push the Limits of Passives

Vishay, TDK, and Murata have debuted space-saving passives: ultra-high-frequency chip resistors, high-current inductors, and the "world’s smallest" 10 µF/50V MLCC for cars.


News Jul 11, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Rohm Adds High-Accuracy Sense Apps for High-Voltage Designs

Rohm Adds High-Accuracy Sense Apps for High-Voltage Designs

The BD1423xFVJ-C and BD1422xG-C series current sense amplifiers offer design simplicity for electric vehicle and other automotive systems.


News Jul 10, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Eaton Electronics HSH Hybrid Supercapacitors | New Product Brief

Eaton Electronics HSH Hybrid Supercapacitors | New Product Brief

Eaton Electronics HSH Hybrid Supercapacitors deliver high-power, ultra-high capacitance energy storage with exceptional reliability and up to 20 years of maintenance-free operation. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Walter Schottky: Bridging Theory and Tech in the Age of Electronics

Walter Schottky: Bridging Theory and Tech in the Age of Electronics

Ever wonder where the Schottky diode got its name?


News Jul 07, 2025 by Luke James
SiTime Unveils Software for Data Center and Network Time Synchronization

SiTime Unveils Software for Data Center and Network Time Synchronization

Announced today, the new software works with SiTime hardware to create the most accurate and reliable data center, networking, and communications timing system.


News Jun 30, 2025 by Duane Benson
Designing Wearable Injectors: Low Power Meets Circuit Protection

Designing Wearable Injectors: Low Power Meets Circuit Protection

Learn how to optimize performance, safety, and battery life in 24/7 drug delivery systems using smart sensing and protection components.


KYOCERA AVX Tantalum Polymer Capacitors | Digital Datasheet

KYOCERA AVX Tantalum Polymer Capacitors | Digital Datasheet

KYOCERA AVX Tantalum Polymer Capacitors offer high voltage performance in ultra-compact, low-profile packages, making them ideal for power-dense, space-constrained designs. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Startup Intros ‘Most Advanced’ Multi-Gigahertz Timing and Clock Devices

Startup Intros ‘Most Advanced’ Multi-Gigahertz Timing and Clock Devices

Unveiled today, the new timing chips from Mixed-Signal Devices offer 2 GHz performance and use scalable CMOS to overcome the limits of analog alternatives.


News Jun 03, 2025 by Jeff Child
New Power Components Tackle Tough Design Challenges

New Power Components Tackle Tough Design Challenges

TDK, Littelfuse, and Novosense have released components targeting scalability, thermal resilience, and EMI issues.


News Jun 02, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Nexperia Scales Down Automotive and Industrial Schottky Diodes

Nexperia Scales Down Automotive and Industrial Schottky Diodes

The company is rolling out 16 Schottky diodes in smaller Clip-bonded FlatPower packages, side-stepping some of the constraints of traditional SMX packages.


News May 21, 2025 by Charles Lee
3 New Inductors Expand Design Flexibility for DC-DC Conversion

3 New Inductors Expand Design Flexibility for DC-DC Conversion

The new inductors strike the sweet spot between performance and efficiency for DC-DC conversion.


News Apr 30, 2025 by Jake Hertz
3 Passive Devices Share Goals of Power Density, Protection, and Efficiency

3 Passive Devices Share Goals of Power Density, Protection, and Efficiency

TDK, Littelfuse, and Diodes Inc. unveil components that advance miniaturization, efficiency, and surge protection across automotive, industrial, and energy sectors.


News Apr 17, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
From Inductors to MCUs, New Parts Promise Upgrades to Automotive Systems

From Inductors to MCUs, New Parts Promise Upgrades to Automotive Systems

In this roundup, we cover four newly announced parts from Nuvoton, Nexperia, TDK, and Microchip, targeting various systems in the modern vehicle.


News Mar 28, 2025 by Duane Benson