Part 2 of this article continued the exploration of the basic optical tweezer. This part builds up to a complete system, DIY optical tweezer systems, … [Read More...] about Optical tweezers move nano-objects, Part 3: The system
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Optical tweezers move nano-objects, Part 2: The optical path
A combination of optics, lasers, electronics, and combined with advanced physics principles, allows “touch-free” physical manipulation of molecules, … [Read More...] about Optical tweezers move nano-objects, Part 2: The optical path
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Analog multiplexers capable of switching signal voltages up to 36 V
Diodes Incorporated announced the introduction of the PS508 and PS509 analog multiplexers that are capable of switching signal voltages of up to 36V in an industrial environment. The high voltage … [Read More...] about Analog multiplexers capable of switching signal voltages up to 36 V
Simulation too simplifies component selection, evaluation and verification for new designs
Texas Instruments announced a new custom version of the PSpice simulator from Cadence Design Systems Inc. that enables engineers to simulate complex analog circuits with unlimited analysis of TI power … [Read More...] about Simulation too simplifies component selection, evaluation and verification for new designs
Hardware/software combo leverages audio bus technology to deliver hi-fi multichannel digital audio
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced today a full audio system that features the SHARC Audio Module (SAM) for the creation of digital audio devices, including audio FX processors, multi-channel audio … [Read More...] about Hardware/software combo leverages audio bus technology to deliver hi-fi multichannel digital audio
Temperature sensor ICs deliver precision measurement
Designers of highly reliable cold-chain pharma and other temperature-sensing applications can achieve high accuracy and robust system operation with two new Essential Analog ICs from Maxim Integrated … [Read More...] about Temperature sensor ICs deliver precision measurement
Free analog toolkit includes ICs from 20 different categories
Maxim Integrated has developed a way to bring analog expertise directly into your hands. Our new Essential Analog mobile app, free and available for iOS and Android, provides quick and easy access to … [Read More...] about Free analog toolkit includes ICs from 20 different categories
EDA FastSPICE, analog/mixed-signal platforms work with new process technologies
Mentor, a Siemens business, announced that its industry-leading Calibre nmPlatform and Analog FastSPICE (AFS) custom and analog/mixed-signal (AMS) circuit verification platform are now qualified for … [Read More...] about EDA FastSPICE, analog/mixed-signal platforms work with new process technologies
The RF power amplifier, Part 1: Functions
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RF/Microwave bandpass filter implementations, Part 3: Microstrip, coaxial, and helical filters
Part 2 looked at two types of RF/microwave filters, but there are many more, including ceramic coaxial filters and helical filters. They are discussed in this part. Microstrip filters Microstrip … [Read More...] about RF/Microwave bandpass filter implementations, Part 3: Microstrip, coaxial, and helical filters
RF/Microwave bandpass filter implementations, Part 2: Cavity and comb filters
The well-known and extensively analyzed lumped-element bandpass filter is generally not suitable for the RF/microwave region, but there are many distributed-element, energy-based alternatives. Part … [Read More...] about RF/Microwave bandpass filter implementations, Part 2: Cavity and comb filters
Lasers, optics, electronics and more yield terahertz sources, Part 4 – Laughing gas
The terahertz part of the electromagnetic spectrum between millimeter waves and optical range remains a largely untapped, difficult-to-use resource; researchers are investigating different techniques … [Read More...] about Lasers, optics, electronics and more yield terahertz sources, Part 4 – Laughing gas
Lasers, optics, electronics and more yield terahertz sources, Part 3 – Infrared lasers and plasma
The terahertz part of the electromagnetic spectrum between millimeter waves and optical range remains a largely untapped, difficult-to-use resource; researchers are investigating different techniques … [Read More...] about Lasers, optics, electronics and more yield terahertz sources, Part 3 – Infrared lasers and plasma
Lasers, optics, electronics and more yield terahertz sources, Part 2 – Lasers and acoustics
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First 008004 MLCC with 0.1-µF capacitance
Murata Electronics today announced the availability of the GRM011R60J104M, the world’s first multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) that features a maximum capacitance of 0.1µF in a 008004 … [Read More...] about First 008004 MLCC with 0.1-µF capacitance
End-to-end automation is the next leap forward for DFT
by Jay Jahangiri, Product Manager for Mentor, a Siemens Business, Tessent product family The increase in IC design size and complexity adds a number of new challenges to the design flow, including … [Read More...] about End-to-end automation is the next leap forward for DFT
HDMI 2.1 active switch optimizes function integration into single package
Diodes Incorporated announced the PI3HDX12221, an HDMI 2.1 active switch with linear ReDriver that enables manufacturers of TVs, PCs, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes to adopt the latest 12Gbps HDMI … [Read More...] about HDMI 2.1 active switch optimizes function integration into single package
