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Schematic Symbols for Electronic Components: Transistors

Schematic Symbols for Electronic Components: Transistors

This two-article series presents an overview of circuit symbols and also provides some information on the components themselves.


Bus Fault Protection for Industrial and Automotive Applications: Texas Instruments CAN Transceivers

Bus Fault Protection for Industrial and Automotive Applications: Texas Instruments CAN Transceivers

Designed for industrial and automotive applications respectively, the ISO1042 and ISO1042-Q1 combine bus fault protection with common-mode transient immunity.


News Nov 01, 2018 by Gary Elinoff
Taiyo Yuden Super Caps | New Product Brief

Taiyo Yuden Super Caps | New Product Brief

Taiyo Yuden LP Series Supercapacitors are lithium-ion hybrid supercapacitors that combine the benefits of EDLCs and lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.


Electrical Symbols for Electronic Components: Passive Components

Electrical Symbols for Electronic Components: Passive Components

This two-article series provides an overview of circuit symbols, along with some information on the components that they represent.


How to Reduce Ground Bounce: Mitigating Noise with PCB Design Best Practices

How to Reduce Ground Bounce: Mitigating Noise with PCB Design Best Practices

Learn what ground bounce is and how you can avoid it with design decisions from PCB layout to programming.


STMicroelectronics STPTIC-15L2C4 Tunable Integrated Capacitor | New Product Brief

STMicroelectronics STPTIC-15L2C4 Tunable Integrated Capacitor | New Product Brief

STMicroelectronics’ Parascan Tunable Integrated Capacitors are ideal for adaptive RF tuning applications. The STPTIC is based on Parascan dielectric.


Neutrik NA2-IO-DLINE Line I/O to Dante Interface | New Product Brief

Neutrik NA2-IO-DLINE Line I/O to Dante Interface | New Product Brief

Neutrik’s NA2-IO-DLINE Line I/O to Dante Interface is a PoE-powered Dante adapter providing two inputs and outputs.


The Path of Least Impedance: How to Use Return Paths for Better PCB Design

The Path of Least Impedance: How to Use Return Paths for Better PCB Design

High-speed signals don't follow the path of least resistance; they follow the path of least impedance.


Power Systems and Battery Chemistries Used in Electric Vehicles

Power Systems and Battery Chemistries Used in Electric Vehicles

This article provides an introduction to the characteristics and requirements of EV battery systems.


Vishay IHSR Commercial Inductors | Tech Specs

Vishay IHSR Commercial Inductors | Tech Specs

Vishay's IHSR series of inductors have a profile that is at least 20% lower than competing ferrite inductors.


new products Oct 25, 2018 by TTI, Inc
Analog Devices LTM46xx µModule Regulators | Featured Product Spotlight

Analog Devices LTM46xx µModule Regulators | Featured Product Spotlight

Analog Devices LTM4600 family of µModule regulators consists of compact, highly integrated buck, boost, and buck-boost regulators in BGA and LGA package.


How to Design Charge Amplifiers for Piezoelectric Sensors

How to Design Charge Amplifiers for Piezoelectric Sensors

This article explores charge-amplifier design details, including ESD protection and frequency response.


On-Chip Diagnostic Features: A Single-Channel 16-Bit DAC from Analog Devices

On-Chip Diagnostic Features: A Single-Channel 16-Bit DAC from Analog Devices

In this article, we’ll take a look at the Analog Devices AD5758, which is a single-channel DAC with dynamic power control and HART connectivity.


News Oct 23, 2018 by Dr. Steve Arar
Infineon Automotive Solutions | New Product Brief

Infineon Automotive Solutions | New Product Brief

Infineon’s automotive solutions portfolio includes a broad range of power, interface, control, and sensor products that are designed for the harsh automotive environment, are AEC qualified, and subject to Infineon’s rigorous zero-defect policy.


Understanding and Implementing Charge Amplifiers for Piezoelectric Sensor Systems

Understanding and Implementing Charge Amplifiers for Piezoelectric Sensor Systems

In this article we’ll explore a circuit that produces an output voltage proportional to the charge generated by a piezoelectric transducer.


Haptic Technologies Roundup: Piezoelectric ICs, AR/VR Gloves, and Haptic Clothing

Haptic Technologies Roundup: Piezoelectric ICs, AR/VR Gloves, and Haptic Clothing

Haptic technology has come a long way in the past few decades and continues to find innovative improvements and applications across industries. Here's a quick look at some recent haptic technology-related news.


News Oct 20, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
Small Size, nanoPower: A New Comparator from Texas Instruments

Small Size, nanoPower: A New Comparator from Texas Instruments

This article will look at the most important features of the TLV7031 which is a nanoPower comparator from Texas Instruments.


News Oct 17, 2018 by Dr. Steve Arar
Power Supply Monitoring and Sequencing in a Single Chip: New Power Sequencer from Analog Devices

Power Supply Monitoring and Sequencing in a Single Chip: New Power Sequencer from Analog Devices

This article will look at the most important features of the Analog Devices ADM1266, which is a configurable power sequencing device.


News Oct 16, 2018 by Dr. Steve Arar
Analog Devices DC2365A Evaluation Boards | New Product Brief

Analog Devices DC2365A Evaluation Boards | New Product Brief

Analog Devices DC2365A evaluation boards are designed for the LTC2358 family of buffered input multichannel ADCs.


Understanding and Modeling Piezoelectric Sensors

Understanding and Modeling Piezoelectric Sensors

This article explains some theory behind piezoelectric sensors and presents an equivalent circuit that you can use when you’re designing sensor systems.