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Chips for Functionally Safe and Robust Traction Battery Systems

In electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, the Li-ion battery is one of the biggest cost factors. Therefore, its capacity must be fully exploited. Battery management systems play an essential role as the central element for monitoring and control. Infineon has now developed a new device for this purpose.

In partnership with Infineon

Traction Drives in Electric Vehicles

The intent of this document is to help develop a baseline, intuitive understanding of traction drives in battery electric vehicles (BEV).

In partnership with STMicroelectronics

Crystal Basics

Learn about the piezoelectric effect and how it works with quartz crystal oscillators.

In partnership with Dove Electronics

The Four EV Charging Modes in the IEC 61851 Standard

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

July 27, 2020 by Steve Arar

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

Predicting Battery Degradation with a Trinket M0 and Python Software Algorithms

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.

December 09, 2019 by Aaron Hanson

Characteristics of Current-Feedback Op-Amps: Benefits of CFA Design vs. VFAs

In this article, we’ll take a more detailed look at the functionality and characteristics of current-feedback amplifiers.

February 18, 2019 by Dr. Sergio Franco

Bel Fuse Circuit Protection 0AD Series Family of Fuses

The Bel Fuse 0AD family of fuses are small fuses with very high AC and DC voltage ratings and interrupting ratings. The fuses leverage advanced materials and processing to shrink the fuse size without sacrificing electrical performance or physical integrity.

February 01, 2019 by Bel Fuse

How to Build a Weighing Scale Using a Load Cell and a Microcontroller

In this project, we're making a weighing scale using a C8051 microcontroller development kit, a load cell, and the Simplicity Studio IDE. The measured weight will be displayed on an LCD screen.

October 10, 2017 by Nick Davis

Determining the Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) of Capacitors

Learn more about the importance of capacitor ESR, how to measure it, and what factors can affect your measurements.

March 31, 2017 by Amos Kingatua

DIY Synth Series Part 1 — The Exponential VCO

Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.

August 08, 2016 by Robin Mitchell

Clean Power for Every IC, Part 2: Choosing and Using Your Bypass Capacitors

Proper component selection and careful PCB layout are integral to power supply bypassing.

September 27, 2015 by Robert Keim

The EFM8 Series from Silicon Laboratories: A Powerful New Embedded Development Platform

An introduction to the SiLabs EFM8 microcontrollers and related development tools.

July 01, 2015 by Robert Keim