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A New 45V Zero-Drift Op-Amp from Microchip, the MCP6V51

A New 45V Zero-Drift Op-Amp from Microchip, the MCP6V51

This article looks at Microchip’s MCP6V51, which is a zero-drift operational amplifier with a wide supply range and enhanced EMI rejection.


News Feb 04, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar
The Semiconductor of Automotive Power Design: Who’s Offering SiC Components in 2019?

The Semiconductor of Automotive Power Design: Who’s Offering SiC Components in 2019?

A brief overview of silicon carbide AKA SiC, which may replace silicon in power electronics altogether.


News Feb 03, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
Diodes Incorporated Releases New DC-DC Power Converter AP6320x

Diodes Incorporated Releases New DC-DC Power Converter AP6320x

Diodes Incorporated has just released a new range of DC-DC modules.


News Feb 02, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
Bel Fuse Circuit Protection 0AD Series Family of Fuses

Bel Fuse Circuit Protection 0AD Series Family of Fuses

The Bel Fuse 0AD family of fuses are small fuses with very high AC and DC voltage ratings and interrupting ratings. The fuses leverage advanced materials and processing to shrink the fuse size without sacrificing electrical performance or physical integrity.


How to Troubleshoot a Diode Bridge Rectifier

How to Troubleshoot a Diode Bridge Rectifier

This article will examine different faults of a diode bridge rectifier to provide some insight into troubleshooting an AC/DC power supply.


Microchip Technology SAM R34 LoRa Sub-GHz System-in-Package Family  | Featured Product Spotlight

Microchip Technology SAM R34 LoRa Sub-GHz System-in-Package Family | Featured Product Spotlight

Microchip Technology’s SAM R34 LoRa Sub-GHz System-in-Package family integrates an Arm® Cortex®-M0+ MCU, LoRa transceiver and software stack to reduce time to market for IoT designs.


Semtech SX1262 Development Kit | New Product Brief

Semtech SX1262 Development Kit | New Product Brief

Semtech SX1262 development kits provide designers with a platform to evaluate and develop the SX1262® LoRa RF Transceivers in low-power, long-range wireless communication applications.


A New Series of Isolated DC/DC Converters for Space-Constrained Applications from RECOM

A New Series of Isolated DC/DC Converters for Space-Constrained Applications from RECOM

RECOM recently released a line of user-friendly 15 W DC/DC converters that incorporate a variety of useful features.


News Jan 30, 2019 by Robert Keim
Resolving the Signal Part 12: Reducing the Effects of Power-Supply Noise using Delta-Sigma ADCs

Resolving the Signal Part 12: Reducing the Effects of Power-Supply Noise using Delta-Sigma ADCs

In part 12 of Resolving the Signal, we look at a power-supply noise design example to discuss which supplies are most critical when trying to increase a system's PSR. From that example, we offer best practices to maintain low power-supply noise and debugging tips for a system's overall noise performance.


Bourns BPS Humidity Sensors | New Product Brief

Bourns BPS Humidity Sensors | New Product Brief

Bourns® Precision Sensor Humidity Sensors provide accurate and reliable humidity sensing in a compact package for use in medical, industrial, and consumer devices.


Introduction to Supercapacitors

Introduction to Supercapacitors

Get a primer on the basics of supercapacitors, their functionality, and which applications they're best for.


A New Ideal Diode for Low- and Medium-Voltage Power Supply Circuitry

A New Ideal Diode for Low- and Medium-Voltage Power Supply Circuitry

Analog Devices has released an IC that provides high-performance diode functionality for automotive applications, portable devices, computing equipment, and photovoltaic systems.


News Jan 28, 2019 by Robert Keim
Silicon Labs Releases New Low-Power Wi-Fi Module Portfolio

Silicon Labs Releases New Low-Power Wi-Fi Module Portfolio

Take a look at a new range of Wi-Fi modules from Silicon Labs.


News Jan 27, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
Maxim Integrated MAX22191 Digital Isolator | New Product Brief

Maxim Integrated MAX22191 Digital Isolator | New Product Brief

Maxim Integrated’s MAX22191 translates a 24V digital industrial input to a 2.4mA current to drive an optical isolator.


A New Line of Fast-Recovery Power MOSFETs from STMicroelectronics

A New Line of Fast-Recovery Power MOSFETs from STMicroelectronics

These superjunction devices are rated for a drain–source voltage of 600 V and target high-performance switching applications.


News Jan 25, 2019 by Robert Keim
Is GaN Replacing Silicon? The Applications and Limitations of Gallium Nitride in 2019

Is GaN Replacing Silicon? The Applications and Limitations of Gallium Nitride in 2019

GaN transistors are faster and more efficient than classic silicon devices. But if these devices are so great, what's holding them back?


News Jan 23, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
Renesas Electronics 24V Motor Control Evaluation System | New Product Brief

Renesas Electronics 24V Motor Control Evaluation System | New Product Brief

Renesas Electronics 24V Motor Control Evaluation System supports the evaluation of the RX23T motor control MCU.


AVX SCM and SCC Series Supercapacitors | Tech Specs

AVX SCM and SCC Series Supercapacitors | Tech Specs

AVX’s SCC and SCM series supercapacitors feature very high capacitance values as well as low ESR and very low leakage, making them ideal for energy storage and pulse power applications.


new products Jan 17, 2019 by TTI, Inc
NXP Semiconductors RFEL24-500 RF Energy Lab Box | New Product Brief

NXP Semiconductors RFEL24-500 RF Energy Lab Box | New Product Brief

NXP’s RF Energy Lab box is a fully integrated, solid state RF development system for RF and non-RF engineers alike, requiring no RF expertise or separate RF equipment.


How to Design a Custom PCB Holder: Mechanical Considerations for a High-Precision Sensor System

How to Design a Custom PCB Holder: Mechanical Considerations for a High-Precision Sensor System

When working with high-precision sensors, it's crucial to consider housing. In this article, we discuss an approach to designing a custom board holder for an inclinometer subsystem.