TE Connectivity’s Holsworthy Type 3657 Wirewound SMD Power Inductors are compact, high-efficiency components designed for modern power conversion applications.…
TE Connectivity’s Holsworthy Type 3657 Wirewound SMD Power Inductors are compact, high-efficiency components designed for modern power conversion applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
Recent automotive IC releases highlight ongoing efforts to improve signal integrity in ADAS, increase power density in…
Recent automotive IC releases highlight ongoing efforts to improve signal integrity in ADAS, increase power density in compact inductors, and integrate sensing and logic functions for next-gen electric drive platforms.
Learn how the Foster-Seeley discriminator, a classic analog circuit for FM demodulation, achieves its superior linearity.
Learn how the Foster-Seeley discriminator, a classic analog circuit for FM demodulation, achieves its superior linearity.
Bourns 15322x High Power High Ripple (HPHR) Chokes are designed for high-efficiency, high-current power applications that…
Bourns 15322x High Power High Ripple (HPHR) Chokes are designed for high-efficiency, high-current power applications that demand excellent thermal stability and reliability. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
In this article, we will examine the basic principles of FM demodulation through the simplest frequency discriminator: a…
In this article, we will examine the basic principles of FM demodulation through the simplest frequency discriminator: a differentiator.
TDK ADL8030VA Power Inductors is a compact, high-impedance inductor line designed for efficient signal and power…
TDK ADL8030VA Power Inductors is a compact, high-impedance inductor line designed for efficient signal and power handling in advanced communication and automotive systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
In this Tech Guide, we explore Würth Elektronik’s WE-PMFI Auto Mini Power Molded Flat Wire Inductors—built to…
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!
Vishay, TDK, and Murata have debuted space-saving passives: ultra-high-frequency chip resistors, high-current inductors,…
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.
The new inductors strike the sweet spot between performance and efficiency for DC-DC conversion.
The new inductors strike the sweet spot between performance and efficiency for DC-DC conversion.
In this roundup, we cover four newly announced parts from Nuvoton, Nexperia, TDK, and Microchip, targeting various…
In this roundup, we cover four newly announced parts from Nuvoton, Nexperia, TDK, and Microchip, targeting various systems in the modern vehicle.
The most basic components, done well, can have big performance and safety payoffs. Here are five new passives, including…
The most basic components, done well, can have big performance and safety payoffs. Here are five new passives, including resistors, diodes, inductors, and capacitors, recently released for automotive designs.
New passive components from TDK, Kyocera, and Littelfuse push the boundaries of size, power, and functionality.
New passive components from TDK, Kyocera, and Littelfuse push the boundaries of size, power, and functionality.
In this article, we discuss a tuning method designed specifically for Class E RF amplifiers.
In this article, we discuss a tuning method designed specifically for Class E RF amplifiers.
In this article, we examine the effects of RF choke non-idealities on Class E amplifier performance and learn how to…
In this article, we examine the effects of RF choke non-idealities on Class E amplifier performance and learn how to choose the right choke inductance for your amplifier design.
In this article, we analyze the operation of the Class E amplifier and examine the underlying assumptions of its design equations.
In this article, we analyze the operation of the Class E amplifier and examine the underlying assumptions of its design equations.
Class E RF amplifiers are designed to produce switch waveforms with a specific set of characteristics. In this article,…
Class E RF amplifiers are designed to produce switch waveforms with a specific set of characteristics. In this article, we discuss the advantages and limitations of these waveforms.
In this article, we'll learn about two important non-idealities of Class D power amplifiers and how they affect performance.
In this article, we'll learn about two important non-idealities of Class D power amplifiers and how they affect performance.
In this article, we explore the advantages of introducing an air gap to the magnetic core of an inductor.
In this article, we explore the advantages of introducing an air gap to the magnetic core of an inductor.
Core saturation is one of the main limitations on the design of magnetic components. In this article, we explore how…
Core saturation is one of the main limitations on the design of magnetic components. In this article, we explore how different factors—particularly the number of turns—impact the core saturation of an inductor.
In this article, we learn about core saturation and why it should be avoided in most applications. We then examine how…
In this article, we learn about core saturation and why it should be avoided in most applications. We then examine how different ways of defining permeability can help us predict the saturation flux density of a magnetic core.