This 50 MHz pulse generator was built as solid as a rock. It’s almost all metal. We take the unit completely apart and look at it from a system and board level. On a visit to the MIT swapfest in 2024, I came across an HP 8112A 50 MHz pulse … [Read More...] about Teardown: HP 8112A pulse generator
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Aimee Kalnoskas
Compact SMD fuse operates from -55°C to +125°C in robotic environments -
Martin Rowe
6G needs less, 6G needs more -
Emma Lutjen
Transformer line provides regulated output across load, line, and temperature -
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Gate drivers — the critical link in power-device performance: part 3 -
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What tools are available for calibrating sensors? -
Rick Nelson
Understanding ADC specs and architectures: part 4 -
Kenneth Wyatt
Characterize EMI from dc-dc converter ringing -
Rakesh Kumar, PhD
What are the important standards for compliance with wire harness-to-PCB interfaces that engineers should know? -
Aharon Etengoff
How to select automotive PCB-to-wire harness connectors
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Gate drivers — the critical link in power-device performance: part 3
This section will discuss some of the many subtleties of the gate driver and its power source. Other gate-driver converter considerations Gate-driver dc-dc converters have other unique … Read about Gate drivers — the critical link in power-device performance: part 3
Gate drivers — the critical link in power-device performance: part 2
Thus far, we have examined the general issue of power devices and their characteristics. This part goes into the details of the power-device gate driver. Gate-drive details To drive current … Read about Gate drivers — the critical link in power-device performance: part 2
Gate drivers — the critical link in power-device performance: part 1
Effective MOSFET/IGBT-device switching depends on the gate driver and its power supply. From power supplies and motor drives to charging stations and myriad other applications, switching power … Read about Gate drivers — the critical link in power-device performance: part 1
How op amps work and why you should use them, part 2
Operational amplifiers (op-amps) are almost the perfect amplifiers. As long as you keep a few important details in mind, they will seem perfect. In part 1, I gave a simplified explanation of … Read about How op amps work and why you should use them, part 2
Focus on Analog ICs
How op amps work and why you should use them, part 2
Operational amplifiers (op-amps) are almost the perfect amplifiers. As long as you keep a few important details in mind, they will seem perfect. In part 1, I gave a simplified explanation of how an … [Read More...] about How op amps work and why you should use them, part 2
How to select automotive PCB-to-wire harness connectors
An automotive wiring harness routes electrical power and signals between various vehicle components. Within this system, PCB-to-wire harness interfaces use connectors to link discrete wiring bundles … [Read More...] about How to select automotive PCB-to-wire harness connectors
Focus on Microcontrollers
Embedded add-on board check water quality
A compact add-on board from MIKROE enables the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in water to be measured, providing an accurate indicator of water quality. A new addition to the … [Read More...] about Embedded add-on board check water quality
Cortex-M23 based MCU offers 2.6μs wake-up time and 12KB SRAM with ECC
GigaDevice launched the GD32C231 series of entry-level microcontrollers, expanding its Arm Cortex-M23 core product lineup. The GD32C231 series targets applications including small home appliances, BMS … [Read More...] about Cortex-M23 based MCU offers 2.6μs wake-up time and 12KB SRAM with ECC
Focus on Power Electronics
Gate drivers — the critical link in power-device performance: part 3
This section will discuss some of the many subtleties of the gate driver and its power source. Other gate-driver converter considerations Gate-driver dc-dc converters have other unique issues. Among them are: 1) Regulation: the load on the … [Read More...] about Gate drivers — the critical link in power-device performance: part 3
Gate drivers — the critical link in power-device performance: part 2
Thus far, we have examined the general issue of power devices and their characteristics. This part goes into the details of the power-device gate driver. Gate-drive details To drive current into the gate, the positive rail’s voltage should be … [Read More...] about Gate drivers — the critical link in power-device performance: part 2
Focus on 5G
6G needs less, 6G needs more
From radios to core networks, a consensus is forming that 6G needs to offer more focused technology than 5G, or is it more technology? Energy, spectrum, and AI top the list of what 6G needs. EE World spoke with four engineers who attended the March … [Read More...] about 6G needs less, 6G needs more
Oscillators generate clocks through digital techniques
The MS1130 and MS1150 oscillators from Mixed-Signal Devices use digital architecture to produce low-noise, low-jitter clock signals. Mixed Signal Devices (MSD) has introduced two clock generators designed for synchronizing signals in datacenters, … [Read More...] about Oscillators generate clocks through digital techniques
Focus on Test & Measurement
Signal analyzer combines spectrum and vector network analysis in three models
UNI-T announces the release of the UTS3000A Series Signal Analyzers, a spectrum analysis solution designed for complex RF environments. The series includes three models providing frequency coverage from 9 kHz to 8.4 GHz, offering spectrum analysis capabilities for various professional applications. The UTS3000A Series provides measurement precision suitable for contemporary signal analysis requirements. The analyzers […]
PCIe and Ethernet AWGs provide 10 GS/s output rates for quantum and radar testing
Spectrum Instrumentation introduces four Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs) for radio frequency and microwave signal generation. The AWGs provide output rates up to 10 GS/s with 16-bit vertical resolution and bandwidths reaching 3.9 GHz. The products target engineers and scientists in wireless communications, radar system development, quantum research, and aerospace testing. The AWGs are available as […]
Embedded Systems
Embedded add-on board check water quality
A compact add-on board from MIKROE enables the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in water to be measured, providing an accurate indicator of water quality. A new addition to the 1800-strong mikroBUS-enabled Click board family, TDS Click features … [Read More...] about Embedded add-on board check water quality
Trace analysis tool integrates with Zephyr built-in tracing infrastructure for thread timing metrics
Percepio has released Percepio View for Zephyr, a trace visualization tool for embedded systems running the Zephyr RTOS. The software provides diagnostic capabilities for analyzing system behavior and is available for download. Percepio View … [Read More...] about Trace analysis tool integrates with Zephyr built-in tracing infrastructure for thread timing metrics
