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Texas Instruments has released a fixed-frequency step-down power module that delivers up to 35 Amps at output voltages…

Texas Instruments has released a fixed-frequency step-down power module that delivers up to 35 Amps at output voltages ranging from 0.5 to 2 V.

This article explains some theory behind an extremely common electronic component.

This article explains some theory behind an extremely common electronic component.

CDE’s HHT aluminum electrolytic capacitors deliver stable capacitance for mission-critical applications in high…

CDE’s HHT aluminum electrolytic capacitors deliver stable capacitance for mission-critical applications in high temperature, high vibration environments.

In this article, we discuss power hold-up and some energy storage management devices in the context of SSDs.

In this article, we discuss power hold-up and some energy storage management devices in the context of SSDs.

This article looks at various types of oscilloscope probes and how to use them.

This article looks at various types of oscilloscope probes and how to use them.

Learn more about the importance of capacitor ESR, how to measure it, and what factors can affect your measurements.

Learn more about the importance of capacitor ESR, how to measure it, and what factors can affect your measurements.

Low power consumption has become an important design goal in many electronic systems. This article introduces essential…

Low power consumption has become an important design goal in many electronic systems. This article introduces essential concepts and techniques.

Learn how to get the most out of ferrite beads in your designs.

Learn how to get the most out of ferrite beads in your designs.

NASA's most recent blunder with the ISS was due to a basic engineering mistake.

NASA's most recent blunder with the ISS was due to a basic engineering mistake.

This article provides insight into the importance of complex conjugates in electrical engineering.

This article provides insight into the importance of complex conjugates in electrical engineering.

This article uses examples to explain the technique of source transformation.

This article uses examples to explain the technique of source transformation.

In this article, we’ll compare active and passive filters and look at some common second-order active topologies.

In this article, we’ll compare active and passive filters and look at some common second-order active topologies.

Dash Cameras are becoming a very popular automotive accessory. What's inside of one?

Dash Cameras are becoming a very popular automotive accessory. What's inside of one?

The job of the capacitor in the output filter of a DC power supply is to maintain a constant DC value by removing as much…

The job of the capacitor in the output filter of a DC power supply is to maintain a constant DC value by removing as much power ripple as possible. Because these capacitors have a DC value, they are actually storing a lot of energy that never gets used.

An AC-DC wall adaptor gets disassembled to see what components are used to build it, then the purpose of each component…

An AC-DC wall adaptor gets disassembled to see what components are used to build it, then the purpose of each component is analyzed.

A simple “break-the-feedback-loop” simulation technique makes for convenient stability analysis, especially with…

A simple “break-the-feedback-loop” simulation technique makes for convenient stability analysis, especially with complex circuits.

This article contains practical PCB layout tips that can help your PCB projects work correctly and reliably.

This article contains practical PCB layout tips that can help your PCB projects work correctly and reliably.

An overview of how the concepts of electron flow and the role of individual circuit components can be related to the flow…

An overview of how the concepts of electron flow and the role of individual circuit components can be related to the flow of fluid in pipe networks. The analogy between hydraulics and electricity is a useful tool for teaching and for those who are struggling to understand how circuits work.

This analog design allows your LEDs to respond to your music. Just plug your music source into this which sends a channel…

This analog design allows your LEDs to respond to your music. Just plug your music source into this which sends a channel to your sound system and some LEDs.