This article will help the reader understand the different types of power semiconductors: how they work, their key parameters, and trade-offs.
This article will help the reader understand the different types of power semiconductors: how they work, their key parameters, and trade-offs.
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.
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.
This technical brief explains the physical characteristics and the benefits of microphones based on MEMS technology.
This technical brief explains the physical characteristics and the benefits of microphones based on MEMS technology.
This article explains the rules associated with the technique of source shifting.
This article explains the rules associated with the technique of source shifting.
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.
Learn about (for lack of a better term) packetization, a technique that facilitates robust data transfer in optical, RF,…
Learn about (for lack of a better term) packetization, a technique that facilitates robust data transfer in optical, RF, and long-distance-digital communication systems.
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.
Nowhere to hide presents this holiday season? No problem! This alarm will sound anytime a loved one tries to get a sneak…
Nowhere to hide presents this holiday season? No problem! This alarm will sound anytime a loved one tries to get a sneak peek at his or her surprise.
This is part 2 of a step-by-step guide to bringing your custom microcontroller design to life.
This is part 2 of a step-by-step guide to bringing your custom microcontroller design to life.
This is Part 1 of a step-by-step guide to bringing custom microcontroller designs to life.
This is Part 1 of a step-by-step guide to bringing custom microcontroller designs to life.
This article introduces the RS-422 and RS-485 interfaces and explains why you might want to use them in your designs.
This article introduces the RS-422 and RS-485 interfaces and explains why you might want to use them in your designs.
How do designers cope with a system that has highly variable input amplitude yet requires fairly constant output…
How do designers cope with a system that has highly variable input amplitude yet requires fairly constant output amplitude? Let’s take a look.
This article uses examples to explain the technique of source transformation.
This article uses examples to explain the technique of source transformation.
Tutorial on designing a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) circuit with the ability to measure 9-axis motion, humidity, and temperature.
Tutorial on designing a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) circuit with the ability to measure 9-axis motion, humidity, and temperature.
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 article we’ll take a close look at two sections of the custom-designed control board for the C-BISCUIT demo bot.
In this article we’ll take a close look at two sections of the custom-designed control board for the C-BISCUIT demo bot.
Learn how to use photolithography to shrink a design by as much as a factor of 40.
Learn how to use photolithography to shrink a design by as much as a factor of 40.
When inspecting electronic circuits, most measurements are displayed visually. This tool provides audible feedback to…
When inspecting electronic circuits, most measurements are displayed visually. This tool provides audible feedback to augment your analyses.
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