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This article takes a look at the activity of op amps in different power sequence situations, analyzes possible issues,…

This article takes a look at the activity of op amps in different power sequence situations, analyzes possible issues, and presents some suggestions.

In this article, we’ll take a look at three new power-management ICs—two linear regulators and one power supply monitor.

In this article, we’ll take a look at three new power-management ICs—two linear regulators and one power supply monitor.

A new processing technique allows for the doping of organic PV cells at room temperature.

A new processing technique allows for the doping of organic PV cells at room temperature.

Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver…

Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver IC, three phototransistors, and a few other components will do the trick.

Need to ventilate a room? This article will show you how I made a relay-operated, GPS-timed fan to vent out the moist air…

Need to ventilate a room? This article will show you how I made a relay-operated, GPS-timed fan to vent out the moist air in my boat's cabin. It is controlled with a PIC16F628A and has an LCD.

Understanding these artifacts allows designers to successfully integrate switching regulators in a wider range of…

Understanding these artifacts allows designers to successfully integrate switching regulators in a wider range of high-performance, noise-sensitive applications.

The growing need to create electricity from a wider variety of energy sources including renewables is driving growing…

The growing need to create electricity from a wider variety of energy sources including renewables is driving growing interest in DC power distribution over long distances and within buildings.

This article discusses I-V curves for passive components, voltage sources, and current sources.

This article discusses I-V curves for passive components, voltage sources, and current sources.

Learn how to get the most out of ferrite beads in your designs.

Learn how to get the most out of ferrite beads in your designs.

A boost power factor correction (PFC) converter can significantly improve both the power factor and the harmonic distortion.

A boost power factor correction (PFC) converter can significantly improve both the power factor and the harmonic distortion.

A discussion of international electrical quality standards and why basic linear power supplies fail to meet them.

A discussion of international electrical quality standards and why basic linear power supplies fail to meet them.

Precision analog-to-digital converters can be tricky. Here are some pointers to get the most out of them.

Precision analog-to-digital converters can be tricky. Here are some pointers to get the most out of them.

Create a tracking device with an HC-12 transceiver, a GPS module, an Arduino, and Google Maps.

Create a tracking device with an HC-12 transceiver, a GPS module, an Arduino, and Google Maps.

ST's new microcontroller is raising processing levels while boasting three power domains for energy efficiency.

ST's new microcontroller is raising processing levels while boasting three power domains for energy efficiency.

SiC devices—both diodes and transistors—are making inroads in automotive, energy, and industrial environments amid…

SiC devices—both diodes and transistors—are making inroads in automotive, energy, and industrial environments amid high-power handling capability and power loss savings.

With the help of some solenoids, the Dancing Ghostbusters Toaster really topped off my Halloween costume this year!

With the help of some solenoids, the Dancing Ghostbusters Toaster really topped off my Halloween costume this year!

In part 3, we compile the firmware and build the controller at the heart of the Saber, then do initial testing and diagnostics.

In part 3, we compile the firmware and build the controller at the heart of the Saber, then do initial testing and diagnostics.

We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t…

We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t covered in the previous article.

In this Retro Teardown, we will look at the most iconic computer of British History—the ZX Spectrum!

In this Retro Teardown, we will look at the most iconic computer of British History—the ZX Spectrum!