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Aimee Kalnoskas
Dual GPU server and IP68 s-paper recognized at COMPUTEX -
Martin Rowe
Software simulates RF conditions from the Earth to the Moon -
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Tactile switch lasts for 2 million cycles -
Bill Schweber
FAQ on the bias tee -
Jeff Shepard
What is the maths of positive feedback and how it is used in electronic systems? -
Rick Nelson
How to use convolution to implement filters: part 4 -
Kenneth Wyatt
Characterize EMI from dc-dc converter ringing -
Rakesh Kumar, PhD
How do snubber circuits offer circuit protection in power electronics? -
Aharon Etengoff
How 5G network slicing works: part 2
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What is the maths of positive feedback and how it is used in electronic systems?
Positive feedback is primarily used to rapidly amplify a desired change or signal, often in situations where a large response is needed, like triggering a process to reach a specific threshold … Read about What is the maths of positive feedback and how it is used in electronic systems?
How op amps work and why you should use them: part 1
Operational amplifiers (op amps) may initially look intimidating, but with a bit of study, they can be easily understood and used in a variety of applications. Op amps can be thought of as a … Read about How op amps work and why you should use them: part 1
What is precoding? What does it do?
Precoding is a signal processing technique that modifies the phases and amplitudes of wireless signals to combat channel distortion and optimize the quality and reliability of data … Read about What is precoding? What does it do?
How do snubber circuits offer circuit protection in power electronics?
Snubber circuits are commonly connected across semiconductor switches for protection. Common ways of protection include suppressing V-I spikes and ringing, complying with SOA, resonance … Read about How do snubber circuits offer circuit protection in power electronics?
Focus on Analog ICs
How op amps work and why you should use them: part 1
Operational amplifiers (op amps) may initially look intimidating, but with a bit of study, they can be easily understood and used in a variety of applications. Op amps can be thought of as a … [Read More...] about How op amps work and why you should use them: part 1
Factory-configurable converters offer sample rates from 20 to 250 Msps
A new data converter platform is now available, offering 10-, 12-, 14-, and 16-bit resolution analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with sample rates ranging from 20 to 250 megasamples per second … [Read More...] about Factory-configurable converters offer sample rates from 20 to 250 Msps
Focus on Microcontrollers
What is the maths of positive feedback and how it is used in electronic systems?
Positive feedback is primarily used to rapidly amplify a desired change or signal, often in situations where a large response is needed, like triggering a process to reach a specific threshold … [Read More...] about What is the maths of positive feedback and how it is used in electronic systems?
Dual GPU server and IP68 s-paper recognized at COMPUTEX
Advantech has received recognition at the 2025 COMPUTEX Best Choice Awards for two new products. The AIR-420 Edge AI Application Server and EPD-304 NFC E-Paper Solution were selected as winners in the … [Read More...] about Dual GPU server and IP68 s-paper recognized at COMPUTEX
Focus on Power Electronics
Meeting demand for hidden wearables via Schottky rectifiers
Consumers demand increasingly powerful yet compact electronic devices in today’s fast-paced world. From smartphones and laptops to wearable technology, these devices must deliver high performance while fitting into our increasingly mobile lifestyles. … [Read More...] about Meeting demand for hidden wearables via Schottky rectifiers
Power resistor dissipates up to 35 W
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that it has extended its D2TO35 series of surface-mount thick film power resistors with a new AEC-Q200 qualified device that delivers higher pulse absorption up to 15 J/0.1 s. Offered in the TO-263 (D²PAK) … [Read More...] about Power resistor dissipates up to 35 W
Focus on 5G
Software simulates RF conditions from the Earth to the Moon
Wireless InSite 4.0 from Remcom lets you simulate wireless channel conditions and analyze them based on antenna movement. Remcom announced a new version of Wireless InSite 3D Wireless Prediction Software with advanced capabilities including … [Read More...] about Software simulates RF conditions from the Earth to the Moon
What is precoding? What does it do?
Precoding is a signal processing technique that modifies the phases and amplitudes of wireless signals to combat channel distortion and optimize the quality and reliability of data transmissions. It can support beamforming in multiple-input, … [Read More...] about What is precoding? What does it do?
Focus on Test & Measurement
Phone chargers produce EMI: We compared four
The switching power supplies that regulate output voltage produce radiated emissions. Our tests compare waveforms that give clues as to how the chargers operate.
OFC 2025: Test equipment
This year’s OFC in San Francisco featured one thing, or so it seemed: 1.6T. Every company making optical modules was showing them lest they be left behind in the always accelerating data rate race. As with any emerging technology, test equipment must lead the way. After all, how do you know if anything works unless […]
