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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.


Preparing for the Narrow Band IoT: New CEVA-Dragonfly NB2 Aims to Support Low-Power IoT Devices

Preparing for the Narrow Band IoT: New CEVA-Dragonfly NB2 Aims to Support Low-Power IoT Devices

IoT devices are increasingly reliant on batteries, making the conservation of power even more critical. In response, CEVA has announced their Dragonfly NB2 IoT solution that aims to tackle the emerging field of Narrow Band Internet of Things or NB-IoT.


News Jul 04, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
Resolving the Signal Part 7: The Effects of Amplifier Noise on Delta-Sigma ADCs

Resolving the Signal Part 7: The Effects of Amplifier Noise on Delta-Sigma ADCs

This 12-part article series focuses on the impact of noise in delta-sigma ADCs. Part 7 shows how to analyze different amplifiers' effect on the noise of the same ADC.


Use the Xilinx System Generator to Implement a Simple DDS

Use the Xilinx System Generator to Implement a Simple DDS

In this article, we’ll discuss implementing a simple direct digital synthesizer (DDS) using the Xilinx System Generator.


“Ultra-Low” Current Consumption: A Battery Charger from STMicroelectronics

“Ultra-Low” Current Consumption: A Battery Charger from STMicroelectronics

This article will look at the most important features of the STBC15 which is STMicroelectronics newly released ultra-low current consumption linear battery charger.


News Jul 02, 2018 by Dr. Steve Arar
Power Line Communication (PLC) Modem Chips Streamline Smart Meter Design

Power Line Communication (PLC) Modem Chips Streamline Smart Meter Design

An overview of two PLC design solutions shows the progress in the realization of smart grid infrastructure.


News Jun 29, 2018 by Majeed Ahmad
Analog Devices Silent Switcher 2 Regulators | Featured Product Spotlight

Analog Devices Silent Switcher 2 Regulators | Featured Product Spotlight

Analog Devices LT8640S and LT8643S Silent Switcher 2 regulators are step-down regulators that offer a wide input voltage range in a small 24-lead 4mm x 4mm LQFN package commonly used in automotive and industrial applications.


Reverse Polarity Protection: How to Protect Your Circuits Using Only a Diode

Reverse Polarity Protection: How to Protect Your Circuits Using Only a Diode

Connecting power with incorrect polarity is an easy mistake to make. Fortunately, protecting your device from reverse polarity is also quite easy.


Vicor DCM3623 Isolated, Regulated DC-DC Converters | New Product Brief

Vicor DCM3623 Isolated, Regulated DC-DC Converters | New Product Brief

Vicor’s DCM3623 are isolated, regulated DC/DC converters using high-frequency zero-voltage switching to provide high efficiency, isolated power conversion for railway, heavy machinery, industrial, and other applications.


TDK-Lambda Medical Products | Featured Product Spotlight

TDK-Lambda Medical Products | Featured Product Spotlight

TDK-Lambda’s CUS-M family of medical-grade AC/DC power supplies are high efficiency, high density, low-profile power supplies.


3-Phase Brushless DC Motor Control with Hall Sensors

3-Phase Brushless DC Motor Control with Hall Sensors

This article describes how to control a 3-phase brushless DC motor using a GreenPAK.


AVX Cylindrical SuperCaps | New Product Brief

AVX Cylindrical SuperCaps | New Product Brief

AVX SCC LE Series SuperCapacitors are cylindrical supercapacitors that provide excellent pulse handling thanks to their low ESR design and high capacitance values.