This article discusses an intelligent power switch that automatically connects one of two input voltage supplies to a common output node.
This article discusses an intelligent power switch that automatically connects one of two input voltage supplies to a common output node.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a straightforward way to precisely control the current…
This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a straightforward way to precisely control the current through an LED (or through a typical resistive load).
There's a new standard for the air! Focused on user experience, IEEE 802.11ax-2019 promises to have you loving your Wi-Fi…
There's a new standard for the air! Focused on user experience, IEEE 802.11ax-2019 promises to have you loving your Wi-Fi even more! This article takes a look at the proposed standard.
Tired of using your PC or mobile phone as a signal generator? It’s time to upgrade to a standalone one by making it yourself.
Tired of using your PC or mobile phone as a signal generator? It’s time to upgrade to a standalone one by making it yourself.
A new CDC capable of measuring capacitance changes ranging from a few picofarads to hundreds of nanofarads.
A new CDC capable of measuring capacitance changes ranging from a few picofarads to hundreds of nanofarads.
The growing use of wireless data is driving demand for communication systems that can transmit more data with greater…
The growing use of wireless data is driving demand for communication systems that can transmit more data with greater energy efficiency, in order to both cut operating costs and, in mobile devices, to increase battery life.
A new wireless battery charging transmitter from STMicroelectronics tries to raise the bar with faster charging times…
A new wireless battery charging transmitter from STMicroelectronics tries to raise the bar with faster charging times with higher efficiencies.
Systems that incorporate highly integrated and highly sophisticated, high power radio frequency (RF) GaN power amplifiers…
Systems that incorporate highly integrated and highly sophisticated, high power radio frequency (RF) GaN power amplifiers (PAs), such as pulsed radar applications, are a constant challenge for today’s digital control and management systems to keep up with these ever-increasing levels of sophistication.
In this article we’ll discuss the PCB layout for a custom-designed arbitrary waveform generator board.
In this article we’ll discuss the PCB layout for a custom-designed arbitrary waveform generator board.
SiTime announces their new spread spectrum oscillator that is advertised to ensure emissions compliance.
SiTime announces their new spread spectrum oscillator that is advertised to ensure emissions compliance.
Get an intro to overcurrent protection and OCPDs (overcurrent protection devices).
Get an intro to overcurrent protection and OCPDs (overcurrent protection devices).
Toshiba has introduced three new stepper motor drivers that seek to revolutionize the industry.
Toshiba has introduced three new stepper motor drivers that seek to revolutionize the industry.
Switch-mode power supplies, such as the TPS565201 from Texas Instruments, are becoming easier to implement.
Switch-mode power supplies, such as the TPS565201 from Texas Instruments, are becoming easier to implement.
In this project, we're making a weighing scale using a C8051 microcontroller development kit, a load cell, and the…
In this project, we're making a weighing scale using a C8051 microcontroller development kit, a load cell, and the Simplicity Studio IDE. The measured weight will be displayed on an LCD screen.
In this article, we show measured improvements of over 10 dB at 10 kHz offsets using the AD9164 DAC.
In this article, we show measured improvements of over 10 dB at 10 kHz offsets using the AD9164 DAC.