by Craig Lombard, Electrical Engineering Manager, CET Technology The intent of this write-up is to provide engineers with an understanding of how a … [Read More...]
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The ABCs of functional verification techniques
By Aijaz Fatima of Mentor, a Siemens business Functional verification is the process of demonstrating the functional correctness of a design with … [Read More...]
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Analog Top Talks in December 2019 on EDABoard.com
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...]
Analog Top Talks in November 2019 on EDABoard.com
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...]
RF PIN diodes now available from California Eastern Laboratories
California Eastern Laboratories (CEL) and LITEC Corporation announce a partnership allowing CEL to exclusively promote and sell LITEC’s RF PIN diode products in the Americas, Israel and India. CEL has … [Read More...]
Analog Top Talks in October 2019 on EDABoard.com
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...]
What are the applications and measurements of S-parameters? (Part 2)
Part 1 of this FAQ was a basic introduction to the context and concept of s-parameters. Part 2 looks at their measurement and application and relationship to the time domain. Q: How do you actually … [Read More...]
MEMS-based absolute pressure sensors target altimeter apps
Würth Elektronik presents a very compact MEMS-based (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) absolute pressure sensor: The 2.0 x 2.0 x 0.8 mm sized WSEN-PADS measures pressure in the range between 26 and … [Read More...]
Ultra-thin piezo speakers handle high SPL, large frequency range
TDK has expanded its lineup of ultra-thin PiezoListen speakers with new types featuring a wider dynamic range and higher sound pressure level (SPL) in the low-frequency range, even at voltages up to … [Read More...]
Fluxgate compasses, Part 2 – Issues and enhancements
Part 1 of this FAQ examined the underlying context of fluxgate compasses and navigation, as well as the basic principles of the fluxgate design. This part looks at additional fluxgate-compass issues … [Read More...]
Fluxgate Compasses, Part 1 – Context and principles
Despite the availability of GPS and inertial measurement units, the compass in an electronic fluxgate implementation is still a viable and needed navigational tool. The classic magnetic-needle … [Read More...]
Analog Top Talks in September 2019 on EDABoard.com
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...]
Trans-impedance amp handles 64 Gbaud-based 400G coherent apps
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation,introduced its new GX36x20 64Gbaud linear Trans-Impedance Amplifier (TIA) series, in die form. … [Read More...]
Printed Circuit Boards, Part 3: Vias and multilayer boards
Part 1 of this FAQ series looked at the ubiquitous FR-4 PC board as well as other PC board issues, and Part 2 reviewed highlighted some of the board issues and the widely used FR-4 PC board substrate. … [Read More...]
Solving the end-of-life headache
by Edel Griffith, Adesto Technologies The technology business rarely stays still as new technologies emerge, and newer versions supersede older products. Semiconductor devices have been around for … [Read More...]
High-speed crossbar switch supports signal routing up to 20Gbps
Diodes Incorporated announced, at USB Developer Days, the PI3DBS16222 crossbar switch for high-speed differential and serial signals. Optimized for the latest protocols, it provides an … [Read More...]
Printed Circuit Boards, Part 1: Context and phenolic boards
Despite appearances, there’s nothing simple about the materials or fabrication of the ubiquitous PC board, and the requirements of multi-GHz systems are increasing the performance demands placed on … [Read More...]
