Fairview Microwave Inc., a leading provider of on-demand RF and microwave components, has recently expanded their line of RF coaxial probes into the … [Read More...]
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Hall effect IC obtains speed and duty cycle information in position and timing apps
Allegro MicroSystems announced the A17301, a new Hall effect sensor IC ideal for two-wheeled vehicles, particularly in position and timing … [Read More...]
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Analog Top Talks in November on EDABoard.com forums
Peer-to-peer, engineer-to-engineer questions and answers from the EDABoard.com engineering community around analog ICs and analog design. Click the "Read more" link and follow the entire conversation … [Read More...]
Choosing the right encoder – open-collector, push-pull or differential output?
Position encoders are widely used in motion control applications and many different types are available. To choose the optimum device for a given application, engineers must decide between absolute, … [Read More...]
Wheatstone bridge, Part 1: Principles and basic applications
Although the electronics industry is relentlessly driven by advances in materials, components, and architectures, the “new” obviously also builds on the “old” and often still uses it, albeit in new … [Read More...]
QVGA Time-of-Flight sensor chipset adds new visibility to in-cabin sensing
Melexis announces a major upgrade to Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology for the automotive industry. The portfolio now includes its next-generation QVGA ToF sensor chipset and a forthcoming VGA ToF … [Read More...]
Blood oxygen meters, Part 2: IC implementations
It is now trivial and non-invasive to measure blood-oxygen saturation SpO2, thanks to LEDs, algorithms, and ICs for pulse oximetry — it’s a very long way from having to draw blood and send it out for … [Read More...]
Low-noise OCXO features -182 dBc /Hz @100 kHz offset
Raltron Electronics Corporation announced the availability of a new ultra-low phase noise OCXO family featuring -182 dBc /Hz @100 kHz offset. Raltron’s new ultra-low phase noise OCXO series OXP8000 … [Read More...]
Analog Top Talks in October on EDABoard.com forums
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Quartz crystals and oscillators, Part 2: Advanced crystals
Part 1 of this FAQ established the context for the quartz crystal as the core of an oscillator whether used as a system clock or as a frequency-setting element in a tuning circuit. This part looks at … [Read More...]
Twistable, flexible waveguides cover 5.85 to 50 GHz bands
Pasternack has introduced a new line of twistable and seamless flexible waveguides operating in the 5.85 GHz to 50 GHz range and cover 10 frequency bands from WR-137 to WR-22. Typical applications … [Read More...]
Precision current sources are rad-hardened for satellite apps
Renesas Electronics introduced its latest radiation-hardened devices – the ISL70591SEH and ISL70592SEH precision current sources, designed to deliver ultra-high performance, small footprint, and ease … [Read More...]
GPS, Part 2: Implementation
Part 1 of this FAQ looked at the basic principles of the GPS system. Part 2 looks at some hardware circuitry used to implement a GPS receiver as well as the unappreciated role that Einstein’s Theory … [Read More...]
High-frequency integrated thin film band-pass filters come in ultraminiature packages
AVX Corporation introduced new 0805-case BP Series multilayer, integrated thin film (ITF) band-pass filters. Designed for broad compatibility with a wide range of high-frequency wireless … [Read More...]
Analog Top Talks in September on EDABoard.com forums
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Ultraminiature equalizers combine resistive and capacitive elements
AVX Corporation released the new GEQ Series RC equalizers. These ruggedly constructed, ultraminiature (EIA 0402, 1005 metric) equalizers combine high-performance tantalum nitride (TaN) resistive … [Read More...]
e-Fuses, Part 2: Building or buying an e-Fuse
The electronic fuse is a powerful and versatile tool in the designer’s kit, but building one requires careful selection of the core amplifier; IC embodiments solve the problem. Part 1 of this FAQ … [Read More...]
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