Analog Devices has introduced today two multi-channel +/-10V and 0-20mA precision A/D converters that better enable implementation of programmable logic controller (PLC) and distributed control system (DCS) modules. Leveraging ADI’s iPassives integrated precision passives technology, the AD4111 and AD4112 A/D converters integrate precision matched current sense resistors and resistor dividers. The high degree of channel-to-channel […]
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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 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 […]
Quartz crystals and oscillators, Part 1: Crystal basics
An oscillator or clock function is key to nearly all electronic circuits, and in most (but not all) cases, the heart of this oscillator circuit is a tiny piece of quartz, called the crystal blank or slab. It’s easy and commonplace to think of the crystal as a simple component, but as with most components, […]
High fidelity audio apps excel with MUS-IC D/A converters
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 converter ICs (DAC ICs), optimized for high-fidelity reproduction, and power supply products. The increased adoption of high-resolution audio sources has lately strengthened the demand for audio equipment that can deliver an appropriate sound […]
LTE antennas are designed for FirstNet applications
Taoglas announced the Taoglas Response line of LTE antennas specifically designed for FirstNet applications, including the GuardianX , the industry’s first 11-in-1 MIMO low-profile, adhesive-mount antenna, as well as the Synergy9-in-1 MIMO screw-mount antenna, that deliver the best in FirstNet Band 14, LTE, Wi-Fi and satellite connectivity. The antennas are being showcased at Taoglas’ booth (#2821) at the IACP Annual Conference and Exposition […]
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 and maybe add your two cents by logging in to EDAboard.com. Load seen by opamp in non-inverting config – I’ve come across the result that the load seen by an […]
Isolated amplifier enables more accurate measurements of ±10-V signals
Texas Instruments introduced a new reinforced isolated amplifier that features the industry’s highest precision and working voltages, and longest lifetime reliability. With exceptional performance that includes better nonlinearity, lower offset and gain error, and higher temperature stability, the ISO224 allows engineers to overcome performance limitations and design high-precision systems. The new amplifier is designed for […]
Surface-mount test points feature small footprint, ultra-low profile
Surface-mount TP-110-02-2-T printed circuit board Test Points are designed to provide a secure anchoring point for j-hooks facilitating the connection for field-level testing. The loop configuration holds probes fast, without the slippage common to posts or turrets. The TP-110-02-2-T offers a small footprint and ultra-low profile ideally suited for advanced surface-mount printed circuit board applications. […]
World’s smallest ceramic NB-IoT antenna covers three global bands
The first two antennas in the Extensis range of narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) antennas include the world’s smallest ceramic NB-IoT antenna that covers Bands 5, 8 and 20 simultaneously with a single matching configuration. The antennas are specifically designed for NB-IoT solutions. The low-profile, highly efficient NCP.5820 is a NB-IoT ceramic surface mount multiband antenna that […]
Technology boosts on-board antenna performance up to 2 dB
New technology is said to deliver significantly better antenna performance. This innovation is particularly suited to designs with shorter ground planes, allowing IoT and other device designers to field a wider range of smaller devices that would otherwise not have been able to meet certain stringent carrier certification requirements. Taoglas Boost uses a new technique […]