The first two FAQs in this series, “Class D Amplifiers for High-Efficiency Switched-Mode Sound” and “Class D Audio – Why Now?” focused on basic Class D amplifier topologies, modulation techniques, general component and technology advancements that have made Class D amplifiers an increasingly viable option, and the evolving tradeoffs between silicon and GaN power devices. […]
MIM/MOM capacitor extraction boosts analog and RF designs
Metal-insulator-metal and metal-oxide-metal capacitors popular in analog/RF designs because of their desirable characteristics. By extracting parasitics from your models that are important in your design, you’ll get a robust circuit.
Connectors facilitate 4K Ultra HD broadcast in applications requiring direct mounting
Heilind Electronics an authorized distributor for Amphenol RF, recently introduced the manufacturer’s 12G MCX connectors. The MCX line is the latest in Amphenol RF’s 12G offerings, which include high-frequency BNC and HD-BNC connectors. The new connectors provide single-channel transmission of 4K and Ultra HD quality signals, supporting data transfer rates of 12 Gbps per SMPTE […]
Analog Top Talks in October 2019 on EDABoard.com
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. Calculate capacitance value from Smith Chart – How do I convert 50.04-j77.16 on a 50 Ohm Smith Chart […]
Fluxgate Compasses, Part 1 – Context and principles
Despite the availability of GPS and inertial measurement units, the compass in an electronic fluxgate implementation is still a viable and needed navigational tool. The classic magnetic-needle compass is not getting much respect or attention these days. Between the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) system, the compass – whether it […]
Prototype design with Arduino in latest “Engineering Big Ideas” series video
Mouser Electronics Inc. and celebrity engineer Grant Imahara today released the second video in the Engineering Big Ideas series, part of Mouser’s award-winning Empowering Innovation Together program. Watch the latest video at https://mou.sr/EIT2019-2. In the second video of the Engineering Big Ideas series, Mouser and Imahara take viewers along to Milan, Italy, for a visit to […]
Analog Top Talks in September 2019 on EDABoard.com
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. 12V DC vending machine motor – I have made some changes with a motor to work with the […]
Lever-actuated spring pin socket handles BGA ParallelCell (MCP) packages
A new BGA socket addresses high-performance requirements for Multi-Chip Packages – CBT-BGA-6093. The contactor is a stamped-spring pin with 31-gm actuation force per ball and a cycle life of 125,000 insertions. The self-inductance of the contactor is 0.88 nH, insertion loss less than 1 dB at 15.7 GHz, and contact resistance is less than 30m&Ohm;. […]
InGaAs PIN photodiodes available in 2.0 mm and 3.0 mm gain area sizes
Marktech Optoelectronics, Inc. announced the global market introduction of the Models MTPD1346D-200 and MTPD1346D-300, two unique large active area InGaAs PIN photodiodes, expressly designed for expanded infrared instrumentation and monitoring capabilities. Marktech’s new Models MTPD1346D-200 and MTPD1346D-300 are available in higher-gain active area sizes of 2.0 mm and 3.0 mm, respectively, joining existing series InGaAs […]
Tunnel diode detectors feature 5 nsec pulse response rise time
Fairview Microwave Inc. has released a full line of coaxial-packaged tunnel diode detectors that are available with no Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) and same-day shipping. These detectors are ideal for proof-of-concept and prototype applications for military and commercial radar, aerospace and defense, SATCOM, test and measurement applications, and more. Fairview’s new comprehensive product line consists of 26 […]
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