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Choosing the Right Transistor: Understanding Low-Frequency MOSFET Parameters

Choosing the Right Transistor: Understanding Low-Frequency MOSFET Parameters

This article provides an overview of various characteristics and specifications that are relevant to low-frequency MOSFET operation.


KEMET Electronics C4AQ AEC-Q200 Power Film Capacitors | New Product Brief

KEMET Electronics C4AQ AEC-Q200 Power Film Capacitors | New Product Brief

KEMET C4AQ AEC-Q200 Power Film Capacitors are polypropylene metalized film capacitors for high frequency, high power applications.


News Brief: ON Semiconductor Releases DC-DC Buck Converter Family with Efficiency in Mind

News Brief: ON Semiconductor Releases DC-DC Buck Converter Family with Efficiency in Mind

This article takes a look at a recent range of DC-DC buck converters released by ON Semiconductor, the FAN6500xx family.


News Jul 19, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
Sending ICs to Space: An Isolated Error Amplifier from Analog Devices

Sending ICs to Space: An Isolated Error Amplifier from Analog Devices

The ADuM3190S is an isolated error amplifier intended for use with linear feedback power supplies. The transfer function of this device is stable over a wide temperature range and over the lifetime of the device.


News Jul 19, 2018 by Mark Hughes
JAE Electronics DX07 Series USB Type-C Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

JAE Electronics DX07 Series USB Type-C Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

JAE’s DX07 series of USB Type-C cable assemblies provide the convenience of USB Type-C with enhanced durability and excellent EMI performance.


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.


How To Quickly Evaluate ROHM Stepper Motor Drivers

How To Quickly Evaluate ROHM Stepper Motor Drivers

This how-to video demonstrates the use of ROHM's STEPMO_EVK_206 to evaluate stepper motor drivers.


A Quick Start to Embedded GUI Applications

A Quick Start to Embedded GUI Applications

This article discusses how designers can leverage a graphics library with a tightly-coupled graphics toolset to expedite GUI development in their projects.


Taking a Look at a TG-FS-IGBT: A Trench Gate Field-Stop IGBT from STMicroelectronics

Taking a Look at a TG-FS-IGBT: A Trench Gate Field-Stop IGBT from STMicroelectronics

This insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) can support 1200 V at 8 A. Additional devices can be added in parallel to support higher current demands.


News Jul 17, 2018 by Mark Hughes
Harwin M300 3.00mm Power Connectors | New Product Brief

Harwin M300 3.00mm Power Connectors | New Product Brief

Harwin’s M300 series are compact, extremely durable power connectors for robotics, defense, aviation, UAVs, space, and oil and gas applications in harsh environments.


Evaluating the Robustness of 1200 V SiC MOSFETs Under Short Circuit Conditions

Evaluating the Robustness of 1200 V SiC MOSFETs Under Short Circuit Conditions

Are SiC MOSFETs the best answer for maximizing a power converter's efficiency? This article explores a recent study performed on a 1200 V, 80 mΩ SiC MOSFET, highlighting its short circuit capabilities.


How To Minimize Sensing Measurement Error

How To Minimize Sensing Measurement Error

In this how-to video, we’ll discuss the importance of op-amp noise performance in sensing applications.


The Basics of Emitter-Coupled Logic

The Basics of Emitter-Coupled Logic

This article will review the operation of a basic ECL inverter/buffer, and then we’ll look at some of the most important features of this logic family.


Digilent Voltage Regulator Module | New Product Brief

Digilent Voltage Regulator Module | New Product Brief

Digilent’s VRM is a switching voltage regulator module designed for use in battery-powered applications, such as mechatronics or robotics.


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.


Design Solution: Using a Small Amount of Space to Add More USB Ports to a Vehicle

Design Solution: Using a Small Amount of Space to Add More USB Ports to a Vehicle

This article looks at a solution to add additional USB charging ports to a vehicle using a single chip containing all the necessary parts and delivers 5V to the device.


An ADC for Low-Power Data Acquisition Designs: A DC-to-204 kHz, Configurable ADC from Analog Devices

An ADC for Low-Power Data Acquisition Designs: A DC-to-204 kHz, Configurable ADC from Analog Devices

This article will look at some of the most important features of the AD7768-1, a new ADC from Analog Devices that is intended for low-power data acquisition (DAQ) designs.


News Jul 10, 2018 by Dr. Steve Arar
Hardware Assessment: LightCrafter Evaluation Kit for BeagleBoard Black from Texas Instruments

Hardware Assessment: LightCrafter Evaluation Kit for BeagleBoard Black from Texas Instruments

The Texas Instruments DLPDLCR2000EVM is a demonstration cape designed to plug into a BeagleBone Black (BBB) and provide instant-on projection capabilities using a digital micromirror device and a relatively high-power RGB LED.


Projects Jul 09, 2018 by Mark Hughes
How To Control a DC Motor with an Arduino

How To Control a DC Motor with an Arduino

By connecting an L298 bridge IC to an Arduino, you can control a DC motor.


Projects Jul 07, 2018 by Tim Youngblood
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.