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This article is the first in a two-part series that reviews the basics of electromagnetic compatibility tests. First,…

This article is the first in a two-part series that reviews the basics of electromagnetic compatibility tests. First, we'll focus on a main category of EMC tests—conducted EMC—and the relevant test setup.

How can you build a fast non-volatile memory from a conventional SRAM? It turns out, you only need a back-up battery and…

How can you build a fast non-volatile memory from a conventional SRAM? It turns out, you only need a back-up battery and some control circuitry.

In this article, we’ll look at different EV charging modes specified by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

In this article, we’ll look at different EV charging modes specified by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

How exactly does polarity factor into the voltage drops across the three basic elements of electrical…

How exactly does polarity factor into the voltage drops across the three basic elements of electrical circuits—resistors, capacitors, and inductors?

In this article, we’ll draw upon our knowledge of noise sources and combine it with some new information to create a…

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.

This article continues the Image Sensor Technology series by examining details involved in the movement of…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn how simulating a voltage buffer can help you implement it more effectively to boost the output current drive 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…

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.

In this entry of our Frequent Engineering Questions (F_EQ) series, learn the basics of how a load line can be used in…

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

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

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

Learn about how power spectral density (PSD) helps us to examine the effect of a noise source on the output of a linear…

Learn about how power spectral density (PSD) helps us to examine the effect of a noise source on the output of a linear time-invariant (LTI) system.

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

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

This article will discuss the basic idea behind the synchronous demodulation technique.

This article will discuss the basic idea behind the synchronous demodulation technique.

Learn how to build a setup that will help you predict a battery's performance as it ages using a Trinket M0 and software…

Learn how to build a setup that will help you predict a battery's performance as it ages using a Trinket M0 and software algorithms.

In this article, we’ll first examine an important feature of common noise sources: the relationship between the noise…

In this article, we’ll first examine an important feature of common noise sources: the relationship between the noise root mean square (RMS) and peak-to-peak value.

Learn more about the design considerations that go into developing adaptive automotive lighting solutions.

Learn more about the design considerations that go into developing adaptive automotive lighting solutions.

Why should we consider solar in design? Here's an argument put together by a power engineer.

Why should we consider solar in design? Here's an argument put together by a power engineer.