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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FROM THE EDITORS
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Aimee Kalnoskas
Enclosures support rapid PCB installation in industrial applications -
Martin Rowe
Teardown: HP 8112A pulse generator -
Emma Lutjen
Transformer line provides regulated output across load, line, and temperature -
Bill Schweber
Does quality really matter anymore? -
Jeff Shepard
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
What are the different types of wearable military connectors?
FAQs
What are the important standards for compliance with wire harness-to-PCB interfaces that engineers should know?
When connecting cable assemblies to PCBs, you need more than just a physical connection. These interfaces must meet specific industry standards to deliver minimal performance across different … Read about What are the important standards for compliance with wire harness-to-PCB interfaces that engineers should know?
What are the different key layers of IoT architecture? part 2
This second part of the FAQ discusses the three upper layers of the IoT architecture, which extend beyond the physical and network layers. The middleware layer processes and manages raw IoT … Read about What are the different key layers of IoT architecture? part 2
Why is understanding safe operating area (SOA) necessary for power electronics engineers?
Power semiconductor devices and batteries operate within specific safe operating areas (SOAs) to ensure reliability and longevity. This FAQ explains the progression from basic operating areas … Read about Why is understanding safe operating area (SOA) necessary for power electronics engineers?
What are the different types of wearable military connectors?
Many soldier-worn systems integrate advanced sensors and communications technologies into uniforms, helmets, and tactical vests. These technologies rely on rugged, lightweight connectors to … Read about What are the different types of wearable military connectors?
Focus on Analog ICs
Class-D amplifiers operate at 2MHz switching frequency to reduce PCB space
STMicroelectronics has revealed new class-D automotive audio amplifiers for smart-cockpit applications, engineered for tiny overall dimensions and with a digital input that simplifies circuit … [Read More...] about Class-D amplifiers operate at 2MHz switching frequency to reduce PCB space
Line filters reduce EMI to 250 MHz
Bourns, Inc. introduced a new filter series designed with a ferrite toroid core. Bourns specifically engineered its SRF1360 line filters to deliver high impedance over a broad frequency range. This … [Read More...] about Line filters reduce EMI to 250 MHz
Focus on Microcontrollers
PCI SIG release PCIe 7.0 specification
PCI-SIG announced the official release of the PCI Express (PCIe) 7.0 specification, reaching 128.0 GT/s, to members. PCIe 7.0 specification targets data-driven applications like AI/ML, 800G Ethernet, … [Read More...] about PCI SIG release PCIe 7.0 specification
Linear redrivers support PCIe 6 with PAM4 modulation
Diodes Incorporated introduces the industry’s first ReDriver to reach PCI Express (PCIe) 6.0 protocol speeds (up to 64 GT/s) while being backward-compatible with PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 protocols. The … [Read More...] about Linear redrivers support PCIe 6 with PAM4 modulation
Focus on Power Electronics
Power supplies boast programmable voltage control 0 to 105% and current control from 0 to 110%
XP Power continues to make high power flexible for ease of integration across multiple platforms by extending the reach of its HPT5K0 series with the addition of 400VDC and 800VDC models. These new additions cater to engineers designing at higher … [Read More...] about Power supplies boast programmable voltage control 0 to 105% and current control from 0 to 110%
Silicon-controlled rectifier offers five-fold accuracy improvement in load voltage and current measurements
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. announced a new silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) power controller for precision control of lamp-based heating applications. Delivering unprecedented speed and accuracy, the new Thyro-XD supports next-generation … [Read More...] about Silicon-controlled rectifier offers five-fold accuracy improvement in load voltage and current measurements
Focus on 5G
Tech Toolbox: 5G Technology
This Tech Toolbox covers the basics of 5G technology plus a story about how engineers designed and built a prototype DSL router mostly from old cellphone parts. While this first 5G/wired/wireless communications Tech Toolbox covers mostly wireless, … [Read More...] about Tech Toolbox: 5G Technology
2.4 GHz chip antennas connect IoT devices to networks
KYOCERA AVX offers a variety of extremely compact and high-performance internal, on-board, multiprotocol, 2.4GHz antennas ideal for use in system-in-package (SiP) applications — the demand for which is surging. SiP modules feature a number of … [Read More...] about 2.4 GHz chip antennas connect IoT devices to networks
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
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
Mezzanine modules support PCIe Gen 4 x 4 interfaces with up to 40 single-ended I/O signals
Acromag has released its VITA 93 QMC mezzanine module series for embedded computing applications. The modules are designed for aerospace, defense, industrial automation, transportation, and scientific research systems with size, weight, power, and … [Read More...] about Mezzanine modules support PCIe Gen 4 x 4 interfaces with up to 40 single-ended I/O signals
