Wireless communication has been around since the 18th century when James Clerk Maxwell first proposed that electromagnetic waves can be generated and … [Read More...] about Understanding Radio Frequency communications
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Stress & Strain, Part 2: Implications for electronics
The mechanical strain induced on electronic components due to mechanical and thermal stress is an important aspect of their performance consistency … [Read More...] about Stress & Strain, Part 2: Implications for electronics
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Stress & Strain, Part 2: Implications for electronics
The mechanical strain induced on electronic components due to mechanical and thermal stress is an important aspect of their performance consistency and limitations; stress is also used to enable some … [Read More...] about Stress & Strain, Part 2: Implications for electronics
Front-haul ICs drive 50 Gbps PAM4 5G wireless optical modules
Semtech Corporation announced sampling of the newest member of its Tri-Edge CDR portfolio, the GN2256. Integrating Semtech’s proven Tri-Edge CDR platform with a differential EML (Externally Modulated … [Read More...] about Front-haul ICs drive 50 Gbps PAM4 5G wireless optical modules
Evaluation kit simplifies design of battery-powered, smart-home products
Aspinity announced the availability of its Acoustic Event Detection Kit (EVK1) for battery-operated, smart home devices that are always listening for acoustic triggers such as window glass breaks, … [Read More...] about Evaluation kit simplifies design of battery-powered, smart-home products
A comparison of EMI test setups and specifications for automotive, industrial and defense applications, part 2: Radiated emissions
By Timothy Hegarty, Applications Engineer, Texas Instruments This article compares electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements in automotive, industrial and defense product family standards, … [Read More...] about A comparison of EMI test setups and specifications for automotive, industrial and defense applications, part 2: Radiated emissions
Keeping the noise down
By Patrik Kalbermatten, KEMET Compact nanocrystalline single-phase filters that suppress electromagnetic interference from the power provide engineers with greater design … [Read More...] about Keeping the noise down
Basics of audio filters
By Diksha Nama, contributor, Engineers Garage An audio system is designed to receive audio signals (via microphone), record audio in some storage, transmit audio (through wired or wireless … [Read More...] about Basics of audio filters
Analog precision measurement ICs feature low power dissipation
Designers can now achieve double the battery life together with robust protection and highest accuracy for the internet of things (IoT), industrial and healthcare applications with three new Essential … [Read More...] about Analog precision measurement ICs feature low power dissipation
What is the difference between current feedback and voltage feedback op amps?
Current feedback (CFB) operational amplifiers (op amps) and voltage feedback (VFB) op amps have almost as many similarities as differences. CFBs and VFBs both have inverting and non-inverting inputs, … [Read More...] about What is the difference between current feedback and voltage feedback op amps?
Electrical noise can come from anywhere
Any unwanted signal that’s combined with the desired signal is called noise. In any circuit, noise can come from anywhere; from external systems as well as from within a circuit itself. External … [Read More...] about Electrical noise can come from anywhere
Two-wire, hall effect switches operate over -40 C to 150 C
Diodes Incorporated has announced a family of automotive-compliant, two-wire unipolar (AH323xQ/4xQ) and latch (AH327xQ/8xQ) switch integrated circuits (ICs) that provide high sensitivity and high … [Read More...] about Two-wire, hall effect switches operate over -40 C to 150 C
Designing a DAC-controlled, high-side constant current source
by KlausST, supermoderator on EDABoard.com Here I'd like to show how to design a DAC controlled high -side constant current source. Since it is often used as 0..20mA (or 4..20mA) current loop … [Read More...] about Designing a DAC-controlled, high-side constant current source
Rad-hard 14-bit ADC optimized for apps in space
Renesas is excited to introduce the ISL73141SEH ADC, delivering the industry’s highest performance for radiation-hardened space applications. The ISL73141SEH ADC is one of the key signal-path … [Read More...] about Rad-hard 14-bit ADC optimized for apps in space
High-side switch ICs optimized for automotive applications
ROHM has announced the development of a new family of four AEC-Q100 qualified high side switch ICs targeting the automotive market. Available in both 1- and 2-channel variants with RDS(on) ratings of … [Read More...] about High-side switch ICs optimized for automotive applications
Advanced IC integrates instrumentation amp, auto-trimming, digital pots, analog switches
Dialog Semiconductor plc announced the SLG47004, Dialog’s first Advanced Analog GreenPAK IC. The SLG47004 integrates an instrumentation amplifier with auto-trimming, digital pots, analog switches, and … [Read More...] about Advanced IC integrates instrumentation amp, auto-trimming, digital pots, analog switches
Filters, Part 1: Analog, switched, and digital filters
Filters are essential functions in most circuits and systems; as frequencies extend into the multi-GHz range, surface acoustic wave (SAW) and bulk acoustic wave (BAW) filters are needed to meet the … [Read More...] about Filters, Part 1: Analog, switched, and digital filters
