All About Circuits sat down with Texas Instruments to hear firsthand about the company's efforts to help engineers achieve low-EMI power designs—without…
All About Circuits sat down with Texas Instruments to hear firsthand about the company's efforts to help engineers achieve low-EMI power designs—without compromising size or performance.
High-voltage electronics cause a number of issues for FETs used as load switches. A new device from Diodes Incorporated…
High-voltage electronics cause a number of issues for FETs used as load switches. A new device from Diodes Incorporated aims to tackle the long-standing issue of reverse current.
Our series on quantization noise begins with a clarification of the framework the author used to determine the scope of…
Our series on quantization noise begins with a clarification of the framework the author used to determine the scope of his investigation into quantization noise.
ADAS and AVAS are known to add a number of speakers to an automotive audio system. Class-D amplifiers, however, may be a…
ADAS and AVAS are known to add a number of speakers to an automotive audio system. Class-D amplifiers, however, may be a useful solution for cutting size, costs, heat, and power consumption.
In the final part of this series on modeling ADCs, we discuss one more model and also briefly cover DAC models.
In the final part of this series on modeling ADCs, we discuss one more model and also briefly cover DAC models.
Learn about the concept of ENOB (effective number of bits) and how it can be used in modeling data converters in system…
Learn about the concept of ENOB (effective number of bits) and how it can be used in modeling data converters in system simulations.
Freezing temperatures and rolling blackouts have spurred discussion on whether renewable energy grid integration may be a…
Freezing temperatures and rolling blackouts have spurred discussion on whether renewable energy grid integration may be a safety net for future outages. Design-level challenges, however, make this endeavor more complicated than it may seem.
Power conversion systems in EVs follow the half-bridge configuration. This article explores the IGBT half-bridge design…
Power conversion systems in EVs follow the half-bridge configuration. This article explores the IGBT half-bridge design of a high-voltage side (output stage) of the gate driver.
Learn how to reduce second harmonic distortion by following some guidelines for placing decoupling capacitors in your PCB layout.
Learn how to reduce second harmonic distortion by following some guidelines for placing decoupling capacitors in your PCB layout.
Many current P-channel MOSFETs don't cut it for high-voltage applications. To meet the challenge, a new family of PMOS is…
Many current P-channel MOSFETs don't cut it for high-voltage applications. To meet the challenge, a new family of PMOS is claimed to feature 62% lower RDS(on) than comparable devices.
Learn the high-level basics of what role battery management systems (BMSs) play in power design and what components are…
Learn the high-level basics of what role battery management systems (BMSs) play in power design and what components are necessary for their basic functions.
Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion…
Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion issues. Learn about QuietStep, a proprietary algorithm from Allegro MicroSystems, as a possible solution.
GaN FETs aren't a perfect drop-in for their silicon counterparts—without board-level modifications, that is. We spoke…
GaN FETs aren't a perfect drop-in for their silicon counterparts—without board-level modifications, that is. We spoke with Alex Lidow, CEO of Efficient Power Conversion, to get his advice on how to make the transition.
This article provides designers with recommendations for protection and low-power control components for power outlet…
This article provides designers with recommendations for protection and low-power control components for power outlet design that both prevent overloads from damaging sensitive circuitry and maximize device efficiency.
Current energy-harvesting designs have their limitations. e-peas and Sequans are coming up with what they call a…
Current energy-harvesting designs have their limitations. e-peas and Sequans are coming up with what they call a "non-stop, zero-maintenance" solution.
This article explores components that protect and control their circuits in smart home security applications,…
This article explores components that protect and control their circuits in smart home security applications, specifically components for protecting wired and wireless security cameras and wired doorbell cameras.
Recent work by researchers at MIT has led to better understanding of an alloy known as indium gallium arsenide, a…
Recent work by researchers at MIT has led to better understanding of an alloy known as indium gallium arsenide, a room-temperature semiconductor that could lead to faster, denser chips.
In the past, we touched on the theoretical underpinnings of voltage-level translators. Now, we'll discuss some practical…
In the past, we touched on the theoretical underpinnings of voltage-level translators. Now, we'll discuss some practical design tips for using these increasingly-common devices in your design.
From EV charging stations to OLEDs in TV screens, Super Junction MOSFETs can be a useful design option when power…
From EV charging stations to OLEDs in TV screens, Super Junction MOSFETs can be a useful design option when power efficiency is paramount.
With bandwidth demand at an all-time high, designers may find themselves using voltage-controlled oscillators more…
With bandwidth demand at an all-time high, designers may find themselves using voltage-controlled oscillators more frequently in wireless communication applications.
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