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Applications and Limitations of the Current-Feedback Amplifier: Dual CFAs and Composite Amplifiers

Applications and Limitations of the Current-Feedback Amplifier: Dual CFAs and Composite Amplifiers

In this article, we continue our study of the current-feedback amplifier. We’ll also look at a composite amplifier that combines the benefits of the voltage-feedback topology and the current-feedback topology.


ams Announces Optical Sensor with Goal of Bringing Medical-Grade Monitoring to Mobile Devices

ams Announces Optical Sensor with Goal of Bringing Medical-Grade Monitoring to Mobile Devices

The AS7026 from ams brings medical-grade cardiovascular monitoring to mobile devices


News Feb 28, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
The End of the Crystal? TI Introduces Two New Products Using Breakthrough BAW Resonator Technology

The End of the Crystal? TI Introduces Two New Products Using Breakthrough BAW Resonator Technology

TI is introducing the industry's first wireless, crystal-less MCU as well as a BAW-based network synchronizer capable of 400-Gbps.


News Feb 28, 2019 by Baker Lawley
TE Connectivity Ethernet Switches | Featured Product Spotlight

TE Connectivity Ethernet Switches | Featured Product Spotlight

TE Connectivity Ethernet Switches with M12 Connectivity are unmanaged ethernet switches designed for use in heavy industrial, rail, and other public transportation applications.


Renesas Electronics ISL9241EVAL1Z Evaluation Board | New Product Brief

Renesas Electronics ISL9241EVAL1Z Evaluation Board | New Product Brief

Renesas Electronics ISL9241EVAL1Z Evaluation Board demonstrates the performance of the ISL9241 buck-boost battery charger for 2-, 3-, and 4-cell Li-ion batteries.


Arm Releases New Infrastructure and Security Certifications for IoT Devices

Arm Releases New Infrastructure and Security Certifications for IoT Devices

Arm's new security certifications and IoT infrastructure platforms plan for one trillion connected devices.


News Feb 25, 2019 by Baker Lawley
Littelfuse P-S4-LRP 100A SIDACtor Protection Thyristor | New Product Brief

Littelfuse P-S4-LRP 100A SIDACtor Protection Thyristor | New Product Brief

Littelfuse P-S4-LRP 100A SIDACtor® Protection Thyristors are designed to protect video equipment and other low voltage communications interfaces from overvoltage transients.


New Current-Mode Controller from STMicro Brings High Power Factor to LED Lighting

New Current-Mode Controller from STMicro Brings High Power Factor to LED Lighting

STMicroelectronics claims this new power controller improves efficiency and performance in LED applications.


News Feb 22, 2019 by Robert Keim
News Brief: Tektronix Announces New AWG70000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generator

News Brief: Tektronix Announces New AWG70000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generator

With robust memory and new features, the AWG70000B Series by Tektronix brings dynamic real-world signal simulation to test and measurement.


News Feb 21, 2019 by Baker Lawley
Diodes Incorporated Releases New Series of Hall-Effect Switches for Automotive Applications

Diodes Incorporated Releases New Series of Hall-Effect Switches for Automotive Applications

Diodes Incorporated announces the AH356xQ series of AEC-Q100 Grade 0 qualified omnipolar Hall-effect switches.


News Feb 21, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
ON Semiconductor Releases RSL10 IoT Sensor Development Kit with Ultra Low-Power Bluetooth Radio

ON Semiconductor Releases RSL10 IoT Sensor Development Kit with Ultra Low-Power Bluetooth Radio

Last week, ON Semiconductor released the new RSL10 Sensor Development Kit, which combines its ultra-low-power Bluetooth Radio with an array of low-power sensors from Bosh Sensortec.


News Feb 20, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
A Look at CUI’s New Compact AC-to-DC Power Supplies for Industrial and Consumer Applications

A Look at CUI’s New Compact AC-to-DC Power Supplies for Industrial and Consumer Applications

CUI has added 3 W and 5 W modules to an existing family of user-friendly AC/DC converters.


News Feb 20, 2019 by Robert Keim
Trinamic Releases New Range of “Smart” Brushless DC Motors

Trinamic Releases New Range of “Smart” Brushless DC Motors

TRINAMIC has announced their first range of brushless smart motors. Capable of precise movement, these BLDCs also integrate closed-loop feedback for quality control across a range of applications.


News Feb 19, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
Characteristics of Current-Feedback Op-Amps: Benefits of CFA Design vs. VFAs

Characteristics of Current-Feedback Op-Amps: Benefits of CFA Design vs. VFAs

In this article, we’ll take a more detailed look at the functionality and characteristics of current-feedback amplifiers.


Smart Homes to Smart Cities: Building Automation Roundup

Smart Homes to Smart Cities: Building Automation Roundup

While IoT devices find more ways into our homes, building designers are largely taking a wait-and-see attitude towards automation. Have a look at some trends and cutting-edge innovations in building automation.


News Feb 18, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
A New Maxim Integrated Low-Power RF Transmitter for Automation, Wireless Sensors, and IoT Devices

A New Maxim Integrated Low-Power RF Transmitter for Automation, Wireless Sensors, and IoT Devices

Maxim has released the MAX41461, a highly integrated ASK transmitter that works in the sub-GHz ISM frequency bands and is intended for a variety of low-cost wireless applications.


News Feb 17, 2019 by Robert Keim
Murata DSQ DAQ DCQ Series Converters | New Product Brief

Murata DSQ DAQ DCQ Series Converters | New Product Brief

Murata DSQ, DAQ, and DCQ series 600W DC/DC converters are DOSA compliant ¼ brick converters with an isolated, fully-regulated 12V output.


A New Line of Low-Profile, Shielded Inductors for DC/DC Converters

A New Line of Low-Profile, Shielded Inductors for DC/DC Converters

TT Electronics has released the HA74 series of surface-mount inductors, which can help improve efficiency in space- and weight-constrained switching regulators.


News Feb 15, 2019 by Robert Keim
Arm Cortex-M Processors Get a Boost towards Machine Learning, DSP in the Age of IoT Edge Computing

Arm Cortex-M Processors Get a Boost towards Machine Learning, DSP in the Age of IoT Edge Computing

Can IoT devices handle edge processing for machine learning and DSP? Arm's newly-announced Helium vector extension for Cortex-M processors aims to facilitate more complex development on the edge.


News Feb 14, 2019 by Baker Lawley
AVX TCJ Polymer Series | Tech Specs

AVX TCJ Polymer Series | Tech Specs

AVX TCJ and TCM polymer chip capacitors offer very low ESR, a wide range of package sizes, and voltage ratings up to 125 volts.


new products Feb 14, 2019 by TTI, Inc