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This article describes the cause and effect of total harmonic distortion (THD) in power systems. Some means of improving…

This article describes the cause and effect of total harmonic distortion (THD) in power systems. Some means of improving THD are also discussed.

This article will briefly discuss isolation in the process control analog input module and the traditional approaches to…

This article will briefly discuss isolation in the process control analog input module and the traditional approaches to achieving this. It then outlines an alternative high density, easy to design channel-to-channel isolation analog input module architecture.

This article will help the reader understand the different types of power semiconductors: how they work, their key…

This article will help the reader understand the different types of power semiconductors: how they work, their key parameters, and trade-offs.

In this article we’ll look at three new components for amplifying and processing audio signals.

In this article we’ll look at three new components for amplifying and processing audio signals.

A new power-supply IC from Linear Tech, the LTC4368, is a highly integrated device that can help you protect your…

A new power-supply IC from Linear Tech, the LTC4368, is a highly integrated device that can help you protect your circuits from problematic voltage and current conditions.

The ADGM1004 MEMS switch from Analog Devices is a high-performance solution for both low-frequency and high-frequency…

The ADGM1004 MEMS switch from Analog Devices is a high-performance solution for both low-frequency and high-frequency applications.

Out of all device properties, noise can be an especially challenging topic to grasp and design for.

Out of all device properties, noise can be an especially challenging topic to grasp and design for.

This article discusses the ideas involved in measuring and interpreting the current-voltage curves of solar cells,…

This article discusses the ideas involved in measuring and interpreting the current-voltage curves of solar cells, batteries, and unknown materials.

Yes, manufacturers are still improving op-amps. This article looks at new offerings from Maxim, Linear Tech, and…

Yes, manufacturers are still improving op-amps. This article looks at new offerings from Maxim, Linear Tech, and STMicroelectronics.

Low power consumption has become an important design goal in many electronic systems. This article introduces essential…

Low power consumption has become an important design goal in many electronic systems. This article introduces essential concepts and techniques.

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.

This practical tractor beam uses ultrasonic waves to levitate small spheres at short distances.

This practical tractor beam uses ultrasonic waves to levitate small spheres at short distances.

Researchers from Australian National University (ANU) have incorporated nanocrystals to turn normal eye glasses into…

Researchers from Australian National University (ANU) have incorporated nanocrystals to turn normal eye glasses into light-weight night-vision ones.

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.

This technical brief discusses characteristics and advantages of low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS).

This technical brief discusses characteristics and advantages of low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS).

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.