Renesas Electronics introduced its latest radiation-hardened devices – the ISL70591SEH and ISL70592SEH precision current sources, designed to deliver … [Read More...]
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D/A converters excel at high-fidelity audio apps
ROHM has launched a new branding “MUS-IC” reflecting ROHM’s focus on solutions for high-fidelity audio products. This branding covers a range of D/A … [Read More...]
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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
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...]
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...]
20 mA current loops, Part 2: Advanced features
Part 1 of this FAQ looked at the basics of the 20-mA current loop, why it is still used extensively, and its primary attributes. In this part, we’ll look at how the analog current loop is used for … [Read More...]
20-mA current loops, Part 1: Basic functions
You’ve been given an “easy” assignment: get the low-rate data from a temperature sensor to a control computer located 100 feet (30 m) away, in an industrial setting. After much investigation and … [Read More...]
Filters suppress noise from 600 MHz to 2.7 GHz on audio lines
TDK Corporation has expanded the MAF1005G series of noise suppression filters for audio lines with four new MAF1005GAD-D types, which, thanks to their low DC resistance, feature a high rated current … [Read More...]
Analog Top Talks in August 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...]
Miniature 4-pin ≥0.4mm-pitch logic package simplifies PCB assembly
Nexperia announced the four pin X2SON4 package which is the smallest logic package that can be used without requiring an expensive and fragile step-down mask. Nexperia developed the X2SON packages … [Read More...]
GaAs digital step attenuators from DC-40 GHz
The DSA family of GaAs digital step attenuators is intended to ease the design of high dynamic range receivers and instrumentation. These applications often must accomplish gain control of 50dB or … [Read More...]
Single-chip drivers for low- to mid-power motor control designs
Simplifying the design of low-to-mid-power motor controls in the 7V-45V range, the STSPIN830 and STSPIN840 single-chip drivers from STMicroelectronics contain flexible control logic and low-RDS(ON) … [Read More...]
Direct drive ultrasonic ICs detect obstacles up to four meters
With the ICs E524.32 and E524.33, Elmos Semiconductor presents the next generation of the "Direct-Drive" ultrasonic IC family for the vehicle's ultrasonic parking assistance systems. The ICs can also … [Read More...]
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