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Using an Intermediate Bus Converter Can Help Meet Strict Space Constraints

Intermediate Bus Architecture is an emerging method that power designers are using to conserve PCB space. This article discusses the solution benefits and tradeoffs of adopting this technique, and how it may be scaled to address application-specific requirements.

one day ago by Tamara Lin, Intel

The Importance of Test Strategies for Multimedia Chipsets

Multimedia chipsets must exhibit a variety of characteristics to be considered for use in designs. Measuring their effectiveness requires a well-designed testing strategy.

June 29, 2020 by Chroma

How to Select DC Power Connectors: The Basics

This article aims to simplify the DC power connector selection process with an overview of types, key specifications, and commonly accepted nomenclature, while also looking at audio and USB connectors in power applications.

June 23, 2020 by Ryan Smoot, CUI Devices

JESD204B vs. JESD204C: What Designers Need to Know

Learn how the updated serial standard, JESD204C, addresses lane speed as well as inefficient 8B/10B coding and the impact those changes have when working on high-speed data converter board designs.

June 02, 2020 by Richard Zarr, Texas Instruments

The Features and Applications of LPC5500 Series Microcontrollers

Learn about the LPC5500 series of MCUs, including specs and features, available resources, and applications, which range from automated robots to industrial HMI.

May 28, 2020 by Mark Dunnett, on Behalf of NXP

Quantum Efficiency and Signal-to-Noise Ratio in CCD Image Sensors

In this article, we’ll draw upon our knowledge of noise sources and combine it with some new information to create a comprehensive model for CCD noise performance.

May 25, 2020 by Robert Keim

Overcoming CAN Design Challenges: Addressing CAN Voltage and Power Challenges

This article discusses some CAN design challenges, focusing on power consumption and designing with multiple voltage rails in a CAN application.

April 21, 2020 by Eric Hackett, Texas Instruments

A Teardown of the Hitachi SJ Series P1 Variable Frequency Drives

This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial applications.

April 13, 2020 by Nilo Mitra

Charge-Coupled Device Clocking Techniques for CCD Readout

This article continues the Image Sensor Technology series by examining details involved in the movement of light-generated electric charge within a CCD.

April 02, 2020 by Robert Keim

What Does the Future Hold for SiC Semiconductors?

This article looks ahead to what needs to be next for SiC, where it might be applied, and how it could become the dominant force in power.

March 31, 2020 by Anup Bhalla, UnitedSiC

Prolonging the Battery Life of Wireless Security Cameras with Proper Power Management

This article explores how a power management voltage regulator’s efficiency and quiescent current play a critical role in wireless security camera battery life.

March 24, 2020 by Chinmay Honrao, Maxim Integrated

Simulating SiC MOSFET Thermal and Switching Behavior in LTspice

In this article, we’ll set up a basic SiC switching circuit and perform some transient simulations.

March 17, 2020 by Robert Keim

How to Simulate Silicon Carbide Transistors with LTspice

This article reviews the silicon carbide scene and then explains how to get SiC SPICE models and incorporate them into a simulation circuit.

March 16, 2020 by Robert Keim

Voltage Buffer Simulation in PSpice: Boosting the Output Current Drive of Op-Amps

Learn how simulating a voltage buffer can help you implement it more effectively to boost the output current drive of an op-amp.

February 21, 2020 by Dr. Sergio Franco

How to Boost the Output Current Drive Capability of an Op-Amp

In the first part of this series on composite amplifiers, we'll investigate one method of boosting an op-amp’s output current drive capability.

February 20, 2020 by Dr. Sergio Franco

How Is a Load Line Used in Circuit Design?

In this entry of our Frequent Engineering Questions (FEQ) series, learn the basics of how a load line can be used in designing circuits.

February 14, 2020 by Robert Keim

What Is a Linear Voltage Regulator?

Learn the basics of linear voltage regulators in this bite-sized education brief.

February 13, 2020 by Robert Keim

Using Power Spectral Density (PSD) to Characterize Noise

In this article, we’ll see that PSD is the main tool that allows us to examine the effect of a noise source on the output of a linear time-invariant (LTI) system.

February 11, 2020 by Steve Arar

Introduction to Microcontroller Timers: Periodic Timers

This article, the first in a series on “timer/counter” functions in microcontrollers, discusses periodic timers.

January 14, 2020 by Stephen Colley

How an Internal Faraday Shield and Small Ci-O Improve Optocoupler Galvanic Isolation

This article discusses how the use of three key design methods utilized in optocouplers improves galvanic isolation performance and presents an accompanying high voltage surge test as proof. 

January 14, 2020 by Lim Shiun Pi, Broadcom Inc