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Choosing the right encoder – open-collector, push-pull or differential output?

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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, incremental or commutation encoders, which present data in various formats such as quadrature, motor-pole or a serial protocol. The resolution required, as well as dimensions and […]

Wheatstone bridge, Part 1: Principles and basic applications

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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 guises. There’s still a viable place and need for old devices such as the transformer, solenoid, relay, and Wheatstone bridge. This FAQ will look at […]

QVGA Time-of-Flight sensor chipset adds new visibility to in-cabin sensing

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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 sensor.  The latest developments will enable Melexis to further support its automotive customers in their continuous need for advanced in-cabin sensing solutions. The new sensors are AEC-Q100 […]

Blood oxygen meters, Part 2: IC implementations

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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 assessment. Part 1 of this FAQ discussed the principle of the non-invasive, light-based pulse-oximetry systems for reading blood-oxygen saturation […]

Low-noise OCXO features -182 dBc /Hz @100 kHz offset

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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 is available in standard frequencies of 10 MHz and 100 MHz with power supply voltages of 5V or 12V. The OXP8000 series OCXO offers integrated phase […]

Analog Top Talks in October on EDABoard.com forums

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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 and maybe add your two cents by logging in to EDAboard.com. Scheme for multiple solid state relays controlled by MCU – I need to control multiple AC mains power terminals […]

Quartz crystals and oscillators, Part 2: Advanced crystals

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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 the achievable performance, the factors that affect it, and what can be done for highest performance. Q: What […]

Twistable, flexible waveguides cover 5.85 to 50 GHz bands

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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 include DAS systems, base stations, antennas and test instrumentation. Pasternack’s newly released line of flexible waveguides is made-up of 78 total models – 39 seamless and […]

Precision current sources are rad-hardened for satellite apps

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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 of use required in the most demanding environments, including telemetry, tracking & command, attitude & orbital control, and electrical power subsystem applications. The new devices are Renesas’ first current source ICs in […]

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