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TT Electronics’ New Reflective Optical Sensor and Fiber Optic Transmitters

TT Electronics’ New Reflective Optical Sensor and Fiber Optic Transmitters

These new components debuted at Sensors Expo ahead of a new dev board for optical sensor development.


News Jul 02, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Low-Noise Voltage References: Understanding the Noise Performance of a Voltage Reference IC

Low-Noise Voltage References: Understanding the Noise Performance of a Voltage Reference IC

Working with a low noise voltage reference? Learn more about noise specifications and relevant voltage reference ICs.


Using LTSpice for Amplifier Noise Measurement

Using LTSpice for Amplifier Noise Measurement

Learn how to measure noise using LTspice for op-amp circuits with handy examples.


AVX TransGuard Varistors | New Product Brief

AVX TransGuard Varistors | New Product Brief

These high-reliability zinc oxide based devices provide multi-strike, bi-directional overvoltage protection.


Utilizing DC-DC Converters in Space-Critical Power System Applications

Utilizing DC-DC Converters in Space-Critical Power System Applications

Power system designers are constantly under pressure because they are tasked with developing highly adaptive solutions that comply with today’s operating environments without interrupting design-to-manufacture cycles.


Vicor NBM2317 Bus Converter | New Product Brief

Vicor NBM2317 Bus Converter | New Product Brief

This non-isolated fixed ratio DC-DC converter bridges 12V and 48V systems in automotive and data center applications.


NFC-Powered Sweat Biosensor for Glucose and Lactate

NFC-Powered Sweat Biosensor for Glucose and Lactate

Researchers at Northwestern University Center for Bio-Integrated Electronics are championing the development of sweat biosensors with their latest glucose and lactate sensors.


KEMET Electronics MPX Metal Composite Power Inductors | New Product Brief

KEMET Electronics MPX Metal Composite Power Inductors | New Product Brief

These inductors are ideal for DC/DC switching power supplies.


Enhancing Battery-Powered End Nodes Through Better  Power Supply Design

Enhancing Battery-Powered End Nodes Through Better Power Supply Design

Novel approaches to end node power supply design using switched-mode converters can enable a wireless end node to operate from a CR2032 lithium coin cell with up to +20 dBm transmit power.


New SiC FET Option for EV Charging Applications from UnitedSiC Adds 4-Lead Kelvin Device

New SiC FET Option for EV Charging Applications from UnitedSiC Adds 4-Lead Kelvin Device

Designing an EV charging power system? UnitedSiC just served up an SiC FET option with you in mind.


News Jun 24, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Texas Instruments Synchronous Buck DC/DC Converters | New Product Brief

Texas Instruments Synchronous Buck DC/DC Converters | New Product Brief

AEC-Q100 qualified with a wide input voltage range minimizing the need for external surge suppression.


Honeywell Explosion-Proof Basic Switches | New Product Brief

Honeywell Explosion-Proof Basic Switches | New Product Brief

The V15W2 switches are rated for 5A and approved for Zone 2 usage.


Adding Custom Instructions to RISC-V to Boost Performance While Reducing Power and Code Density

Adding Custom Instructions to RISC-V to Boost Performance While Reducing Power and Code Density

The article discusses the benefits of a custom instruction for RISC-V and introduces the ACE framework.


How to Troubleshoot a DC-DC Buck Converter

How to Troubleshoot a DC-DC Buck Converter

This article addresses troubleshooting a staple of electronic systems that don’t always work as planned: switch-mode, low-voltage, DC-DC, single-phase, non-isolated, basic buck converter circuits.


An Introduction to Ground: Earth Ground, Common Ground, Analog Ground, and Digital Ground

An Introduction to Ground: Earth Ground, Common Ground, Analog Ground, and Digital Ground

Learn about the basics of grounds, grounding, and ground symbols. Not all grounds are created equal. In this article, we'll discuss earth ground, common ground, analog ground, and digital ground.


What Is Joule Heating? Producing Heat with Electric Current

What Is Joule Heating? Producing Heat with Electric Current

Joule heating, also known as ohmic heating, is used to directly heat water with electric current.


KEMET METCOM MPX Metal Composite Power Inductors | Digital Datasheet

KEMET METCOM MPX Metal Composite Power Inductors | Digital Datasheet

Learn how these inductors improve DC to DC switching power supplies.


TE Connectivity Pressure Sensor Modules | New Product Brief

TE Connectivity Pressure Sensor Modules | New Product Brief

Include these pressure sensor modules in your next design for optimized altimeter applications.


UPS in Critical Data Centers

UPS in Critical Data Centers

Data center applications require reliable power sources. Learn more about uninterruptible power supplies in data centers.


The Latest AMR-Based Current Sensors: What Is Anisotropic Magneto Resistance?

The Latest AMR-Based Current Sensors: What Is Anisotropic Magneto Resistance?

What is anisotropic magneto resistance? Check out examples of AMR-based current sensors on the market.


News Jun 16, 2019 by Gary Elinoff