An analog switch is an IC that can be used to control connections to analog and digital signals. These switches provide bidirectional connections when “on” and high impedance paths when “off.” There’s a wide range of analog switches for special functions. In some instances, they are used in place of mechanical switches. In other embodiments, […]
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Analog subsystem simplifies integration of multiple analog IPs into ASICs
Agile Analog has launched its first range of analog subsystems, covering power management, PVT sensing, and sleep management. These innovative, digitally wrapped subsystems significantly reduce the effort required to integrate multiple analog IPs into any ASIC by allowing the IP to be dropped straight into a digital design flow and connected via a standard peripheral […]
Custom design platform now includes generative AI technology
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced the new Cadence Virtuoso Studio, a next-generation custom design platform that delivers an optimal design experience and ushers in the future for custom analog design. Virtuoso Studio features a reimagined infrastructure with a unique approach to managing design processes and allows more than a 3X improvement in design throughput for […]
Crystals and oscillators now AEC-Q qualified
Suntsu Electronics provides AEC-Q200 and AEC-Q100-certified crystals and oscillators to help our customers create what’s next in every field, including the automotive industry. Our production facility is IATF 16949 certified, allowing us to meet the stringent standards and extended temperature range qualifications required for automotive electrical components. You can rely on us to provide exactly […]
When reality intrudes on component models and equivalent circuits
Determining the utility of an equivalent-circuit model versus construction reality is often a difficult challenge. Using simplified, first-order approximations in models and equivalent circuits is a normal part of engineering life. Without them, we would get mired in the details and harsh reality of the components and their characteristics. We would never be able to […]
Integrated ASIC platform aids in low-power designs for space, terrestrial, and industrial applications
Orca Systems has introduced a highly integrated ASIC platform that significantly improves system performance and reduces power consumption for power-sensitive space, terrestrial, industrial and edge computing applications. Orca’s new ORC5000 ASIC platform has been applied to develop Orca’s first ASIC product, the ORC5990, designed for use in low-Earth orbit (LEO) IoT satellite payload and terrestrial IoT […]
Compact filter series features an IEC C14 inlet with capacitors
Schurter continues to meet today’s increasing demand for smaller electronic equipment with the launch of its 5121 filtered appliance inlet. The new, compact filter series features an IEC C14 inlet with capacitors and a fully enclosed steel housing that reliably shields high-frequency interference conducted through cables or radiated interference. Especially suited for applications with […]
Clamshell spring pin socket for power transistor
Constructed with stamped spring pin technology rated for 23GHz bandwidth with an operating temperature range of -55C to +180C. The current capacity is 4 Amps with a self-inductance of 0.93 nH and capacitance of 0.097 pF. With lever operation, it is easy to swap devices and characterize.
Bare element shunt resistors help lower thermal stress of PCBs
Current sensing for motor control applications often requires robust current handling and the lowest possible PCB temperatures. Unfortunately, high current or overload current handling typically means higher PCB temperatures. One cost-effective and popular solution to these requirements is a raised bare element sense resistor. The elevated bare element yields PCB temperatures of 30% to 40% […]
Clock oscillator achieves 0.2 ppm frequency tolerance
Depending on temperature range, the SiT7910 Super TCXO from SiTime can attain frequency stability of less than 0.1 ppm. Clock oscillator circuits serve two functions. They provide a clock timing signal for digital circuits such as microprocessors and they keep track of time, often for time-stamping of events. While oscillators for digital circuits typically produce […]
