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This article discusses an intelligent power switch that automatically connects one of two input voltage supplies to a…

This article discusses an intelligent power switch that automatically connects one of two input voltage supplies to a common output node.

Normally, choking is bad, but as is typically the case with RF and EMI, the opposite is true; chokes are essential to…

Normally, choking is bad, but as is typically the case with RF and EMI, the opposite is true; chokes are essential to many electronic devices, as they suppress common mode noise.

In this teardown, we disassemble a game-streaming device called the Steam Link.

In this teardown, we disassemble a game-streaming device called the Steam Link.

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explains the functionality of a clever circuit that accurately…

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explains the functionality of a clever circuit that accurately measures supply current.

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a straightforward circuit that allows you to measure…

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a straightforward circuit that allows you to measure temperature with little more than a diode and a BJT.

IDT’s new MicroClock programmable clock generator is a 3-channel (3-PLL-architecture), low-power, user-programmable…

IDT’s new MicroClock programmable clock generator is a 3-channel (3-PLL-architecture), low-power, user-programmable clock, intended for handheld and wearable devices.

In this News Brief, we take a look at CUI’s new high-density AC/DC power supplies housed in low-profile open-frame packages.

In this News Brief, we take a look at CUI’s new high-density AC/DC power supplies housed in low-profile open-frame packages.

A new MEMS capacitive barometric pressure sensor, from InvenSense, is said to be the industry's lowest-noise and…

A new MEMS capacitive barometric pressure sensor, from InvenSense, is said to be the industry's lowest-noise and lowest-power pressure sensor.

In part 2 of this series, I'll continue the fundamental ADC noise discussion by covering how to measure ADC noise, noise…

In part 2 of this series, I'll continue the fundamental ADC noise discussion by covering how to measure ADC noise, noise specifications in ADC data sheets, and absolute versus relative noise parameters.

In this teardown, we unlock an electronic touchpad keyless entry door lock system to learn some of its secrets.

In this teardown, we unlock an electronic touchpad keyless entry door lock system to learn some of its secrets.

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, shows you how linear voltage regulators can also be handy in…

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, shows you how linear voltage regulators can also be handy in constant-current applications.

It is probably unlikely the car was launched with its full suite of electronics on board, but just for fun, let’s take…

It is probably unlikely the car was launched with its full suite of electronics on board, but just for fun, let’s take a look at what would happen if a fully outfitted, typical Tesla Roadster were sent into space.

Called a Micro PMU, this IC from Analog Devices offers a 3A buck regulator and a 3A ultralow-noise LDO in a single package.

Called a Micro PMU, this IC from Analog Devices offers a 3A buck regulator and a 3A ultralow-noise LDO in a single package.

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, discusses an interesting circuit in which an op-amp and an…

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, discusses an interesting circuit in which an op-amp and an ordinary diode work together to create a superdiode.

Texas Instruments recently released their new SMBus multi-chemistry battery buck-boost charge controller for rechargeable…

Texas Instruments recently released their new SMBus multi-chemistry battery buck-boost charge controller for rechargeable battery systems that require high-efficiency solutions.

Sometimes you need to put phenomenal power in an itty-bitty space, and that’s just what Harwin does with the Datamate…

Sometimes you need to put phenomenal power in an itty-bitty space, and that’s just what Harwin does with the Datamate High Current contacts.

Maxim Integrated recently announced their new series of linear regulators that maintain ±1% output accuracy over a wide…

Maxim Integrated recently announced their new series of linear regulators that maintain ±1% output accuracy over a wide operating temperature range with only 12µVrms of noise.

An exploration of how new mid-range FPGAs can perform bridging functions for Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) links…

An exploration of how new mid-range FPGAs can perform bridging functions for Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) links while addressing the issue of low power consumption.

In this teardown, we open up the Ding Home Package, by zmodo, to see what we can find.

In this teardown, we open up the Ding Home Package, by zmodo, to see what we can find.