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Harwin Archer Kontrol Board to Board Connectors | Tech Specs

Harwin Archer Kontrol Board to Board Connectors | Tech Specs

Harwin's Archer Kontrol series connectors are designed to work in industrial applications including factory equipment, roadside monitoring, and large vehicle control systems.


new products Aug 24, 2018 by TTI, Inc
3M 25G SFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cable Assemblies | Tech Specs

3M 25G SFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cable Assemblies | Tech Specs

3M’s 1422 series of 25G SFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cable Assemblies help keep data center racks cool and easy to service.


new products Aug 16, 2018 by TTI, Inc
ASICs Wanted: The BM1387 and the Hardware Designed for Cryptocurrency Mining

ASICs Wanted: The BM1387 and the Hardware Designed for Cryptocurrency Mining

Cryptocurrencies have been in and out of the news for a while now. Because "mining" is the only source of new cryptocurrency units, complex ASIC devices such as the BM1387 have been created to aid in the mining process. Here's a look at some ASICs that aims to make mining faster and more effective.


News Aug 02, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
Hardware Assessment: OPB9000 Reflective Light Sensor from TTElectronics

Hardware Assessment: OPB9000 Reflective Light Sensor from TTElectronics

The OPB9000 is a reflective light sensor from TTElectronics with programmable output and sensitivity levels.


Projects Jul 27, 2018 by Mark Hughes
PCB Layout Tips and Tricks: Minimizing Decoupling Inductance

PCB Layout Tips and Tricks: Minimizing Decoupling Inductance

This article examines some subtle details associated with the high-frequency performance of decoupling capacitors.


Build a PWM Controller for PC Fans with GreenPAK

Build a PWM Controller for PC Fans with GreenPAK

This article shows how to build a 12 V PC fan PWM controller with GreenPAK ICs.


3M 100G QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cable Assemblies, 9Q Series | Tech Specs

3M 100G QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cable Assemblies, 9Q Series | Tech Specs

Based on 3M Twin Axial cable technology, the 3M 9Q series 100G QSFP28 direct attach copper cable assemblies offer rack cable management for data centers.


new products Jul 26, 2018 by TTI, Inc
How Do Satellites Communicate with a GPS System? A Look at the GPS Antenna

How Do Satellites Communicate with a GPS System? A Look at the GPS Antenna

Antennas provide the wireless linkage required for any satellite-based system. Here's a look at the many antennas of GPS.


Amphenol SV Microwave 3mm Board-to-Board Interconnects | Featured Product Spotlight

Amphenol SV Microwave 3mm Board-to-Board Interconnects | Featured Product Spotlight

Amphenol SV Microwave’s 3 mm board-to-board interconnects are the lowest-stacked height board-to-board interconnect coax connection system for high-frequency applications, including embedded computing, high-density stacked PCBs, and high-density multiport systems.


PCB Layout Tips and Tricks: How to Optimize Your Decoupling Connection

PCB Layout Tips and Tricks: How to Optimize Your Decoupling Connection

This article explores the somewhat complicated issue of how exactly to connect a decoupling capacitor to a power pin.


PCB Layout Tips and Tricks: Use a Ground Plane Whenever Possible

PCB Layout Tips and Tricks: Use a Ground Plane Whenever Possible

This article discusses the importance of proper grounding techniques in PCB design.


What Is Mutual Inductance? A Guide for Circuit Designers

What Is Mutual Inductance? A Guide for Circuit Designers

Learn about mutual inductance and how it can influence an engineer’s approach to circuit and system design.


Specifically Designed for Drone and Robotics: Bosch’s New High-Performance Inertial Measurement Unit

Specifically Designed for Drone and Robotics: Bosch’s New High-Performance Inertial Measurement Unit

Get the breakdown on a new Bosch IMU designed for robotics and drone operation and learn a bit about drone design considerations along the way.


News Jun 25, 2018 by Mark Hughes
I2C Design Mathematics: Capacitance and Resistance

I2C Design Mathematics: Capacitance and Resistance

This article looks at the mathematical calculations used to size the pull-up resistors and determine the maximum length of circuit traces.


Do Engineers Design Things Anymore? Electrical Engineering in the Age of ICs

Do Engineers Design Things Anymore? Electrical Engineering in the Age of ICs

An engineering career is still a good way to make a living—but for which types of people? AAC's Technical Director Robert Keim reflects on the nature of electrical engineering and how it's changed as technology accelerates.


News Jun 19, 2018 by Robert Keim
A Simple, Compact Power Supply for Analog and Mixed-Signal Systems

A Simple, Compact Power Supply for Analog and Mixed-Signal Systems

This project demonstrates and discusses the performance and functionality of an inductorless ±5 V power-supply circuit.


Projects Jun 18, 2018 by Robert Keim
Honeywell SEK002 Sensor Evaluation Kit | New Product Brief

Honeywell SEK002 Sensor Evaluation Kit | New Product Brief

Honeywell’s SEK002 Sensor Evaluation Kit is a platform for evaluating various environmental sensors.


Littelfuse 885 NANO² AECQ-Compliant Surface Mount Fuses | New Product Brief

Littelfuse 885 NANO² AECQ-Compliant Surface Mount Fuses | New Product Brief

Littelfuse 885 Series NANO2 fuses are compact automotive fuses that offer a high DC voltage rating and high interrupt current rating and are designed for use in lithium-ion battery packs, battery management systems, sense lines, and in high voltage DC/DC converters.


How to Choose the Frequency of Your Switching Regulator

How to Choose the Frequency of Your Switching Regulator

This article discusses some details—efficiency, noise, etc.—that influence the choice of operational frequencies for switch-mode power supplies.


Engineer Spotlight: MacroFab Co-Founder Parker Dillmann Explains PCB Design Trends

Engineer Spotlight: MacroFab Co-Founder Parker Dillmann Explains PCB Design Trends

AAC recently spoke with Parker Dillmann, lead EE and co-founder of MacroFab, a PCB manufacturing company that aims to take some of the old-school pain out of the product development and scaling processes.


News Jun 12, 2018 by Justin Kirkham