James Prescott Joule, in formulating what is now known as Joule’s Law, found that various forms of energy such as mechanical, electrical and heat are essentially identical and can be changed one into the other. His work formed the theoretical basis for the First Law of Thermodynamics. Joule further investigated the phenomenon of magnetostriction. He […]
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VIDEO: Trace Detection And Function Controls In The Tektronix RSA306B Spectrum Analyzer
A Tektronix RSA306B PC-based spectrum analyzer is connected to the output from a Tektronix RTSA V3 Demo Board in order to demonstrate trace detection and function controls. Hi and welcome to our 72nd Test and Measurement Video. Today we are continuing our demonstration of the Tektronix RSA306B PC-based spectrum analyzer. This recent Tektronix offering makes […]
Gallery: Neat tech on display at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicles USA
A focused forum on the here-and-now of self-driving technology held in Novi, Mich., staged by TU-Automotive, featured presentations by Tier 1 suppliers, researchers, and automakers. Also, there were a few displays of interesting technology. Here are a few examples of what was there to be seen. NEXT PAGE: A washer system for car cameras
How IBIS models help with signal analysis
An Input Output Buffer Information Specification (IBIS) model is a standard in the semiconductor industry for modeling semiconductor devices from a behavioral perspective, for both analog and digital perspectives. IBIS modeling enables engineers to describe detailed signal behavior in a circuit design without revealing proprietary information about the circuits (or the processes used to make […]
VIDEO: Save and Recall Functions In The Tektronix RSA306B Spectrum Analyzer
A Tektronix RSA306B PC-based spectrum analyzer demonstrates save and recall functions, using a PC’s interactive on-screen controls. Greetings once more and welcome to our 73rd Test and Measurement video. Today we are looking at the Save and Recall capabilities in the Tektronix RSA306B PC-based spectrum analyzer. By way of background, a brief discussion of spectrum […]
Webinar: The RISC-V ecosystem is ready for prime time. Get started here! – October 25
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 2:00pm EDT / 11:00am PST The RISC-V ISA (instruction set architecture) is redefining the embedded processor marketplace. The open architecture of the RISC-V ecosystem has developed critical mass. Be on the leading edge of what is the next big thing. Attend this webinar to learn about: Fixed ISA allows customization for […]
Silego and efabless launch Design Challenge Series around mixed-signal ICs
Electronic design is evolving rapidly with configurability and open source being two of the most powerful megatrends. Silego Technology Inc., suppliers of Configurable Mixed-signal ICs (“CMICs”), and efabless, a marketplace and platform for community engineered electronics, are partnering up to launch a design series that will demonstrate the future of mixed-signal design and design communities. […]
Six considerations for better circuit protection
In an electronic system where the power source can be connected the wrong way round, protection should be considered to prevent damage to the circuitry. Most electronic circuits don’t like the power supply being reversed. However, there are other eventualities you could protect your circuit or system from temperature, humidity, excess current or excess loading, […]
Top analog threads on EDAboard.com – September
(editor’s note: Intrigued by the problem? Have a question or another solution? Then click the “Read more” link and follow the conversation on EDAboard.com or log in to EDAboard and participate in the analog forum threads.) How do I design this darn differential amplifier? I’ve been trying to design a differential amplifier with the following […]
Teardown: The Apple Sport watch
Apple recently came out with the Series 3 version of its watch. We can get an idea of how the Series 3 goes together from a teardown analysis of Apple’s earlier Sport model. The Sport model we analyzed has an aluminum case but the watch is also available in stainless steel. It measures about 39 […]