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The Importance of Resonance and Resonant Frequency in Audio Systems Publish Date: 2022-01-26

Resonance takes place when a physical object or electronic circuit absorbs energy from an initial impulse and then keeps vibrating at the same frequency.

How to Easily Optimize AC/DC Converters to Meet a Wide Range of EMC Requirements Publish Date: 2022-01-20

Multi-application AC/DC converters can be optimized to satisfy a range of EMC requirements while maximizing efficiency and reducing cost and time to market.

Why and How to Use Battery Management ICs for Stacked Cells Publish Date: 2022-01-19

How to use battery management ICs to meet accuracy, isolation, and safety requirements when measuring key parameters for series-connected battery cells.

The Selection and Use of FPGAs for Automotive Interfacing, Security, and Compute-Intensive Loads Publish Date: 2022-01-12

FPGAs can be used to augment legacy microcontrollers and application processors in automobiles to enhance connectivity, processing performance, and security.

The Basics of Photodiodes and Phototransistors and How to Apply Them Publish Date: 2022-01-11

Photodiodes and phototransistors allow microprocessors to “see” the world by sensing light intensity, but their use requires an understanding of the basics.

Reduce EV Range Anxiety and Improve Safety Using Integrated FOC Motor Control and Advanced Sensors Publish Date: 2022-01-05

Using integrated sensorless FOC motor control ICs and advanced sensors, designers can extend the range and improve the safety of EVs and HEVs.

How to Accurately Monitor and Control Gas Flow in Industrial Applications Publish Date: 2022-01-04

Proper use and calibration of high-accuracy gas flow controllers ensures fine control of expensive gases in industrial automation processes.

2021 InnovateFPGA Contest: Creative Designers Show Us How to Tackle Sustainability Publish Date: 2021-12-16

Use the platform and projects from the InnovateFPGA Design Contest 2021-22 as inspiration for how to connect the edge toward a sustainable future.

How to Rapidly and Efficiently Implement Flexible EV Charging Systems Publish Date: 2021-12-15

Using a platform of specialized devices and boards, designers can quickly and efficiently develop and implement highly flexible EV charging stations.

An Introduction to Thermal Management Publish Date: 2021-12-14

As more is demanded of electronic systems, theory dictates three ways heat is transferred thereby cooling components: conduction, convection, and radiation.

Efficiently Implement Current Monitoring Using Integrated Bidirectional Current Sense Amplifiers Publish Date: 2021-12-09

Use integrated bidirectional current sense amplifiers to provide smaller and more reliable current monitoring solutions and speed time to market.

How to Ensure Safe and Efficient Modular BESS Deployments Using Pluggable Battery Pole Connectors Publish Date: 2021-12-08

Use pluggable battery pole connectors rated for 1500 VDC and 120 A that meet UL 4128 and speed modular BESS installations.

Why and How to Use Polymer Aluminum Capacitors to Effectively Power CPUs, ASICs, FPGAs, and USB Publish Date: 2021-12-02

How to use polymer aluminum capacitors to the meet the performance, cost, size, and reliability challenges when powering CPUs, ASICs, FPGAs, and USB.

How to Select and Apply IsoMOVs for Maximum Voltage-Surge Suppression with Minimal Space Publish Date: 2021-12-01

Using IsoMOVs, designers can have the best of both an MOV and GDT for voltage-surge protection, all in a single, compact form factor, with additional features.

CUI Devices Presents – The Basics of DIP Switches Publish Date: 2021-11-24

The DIP switch is made up of a set of switches in a single unit. Its simplicity makes the DIP switch ideal for providing input to basic system firmware.

How to Build Better Automotive and E-Mobility Systems Using Digital Signal Controllers Publish Date: 2021-11-17

Developers can use a family of digital signal controllers to rapidly implement more effective designs for automotive and e-mobility systems.

Efficiently Delivering High-Integrity Power to Critical Loads with Minimal Impact on Board Space Publish Date: 2021-11-16

Using high-power-density point-of-load DC-DC converters, it’s possible to ensure high-integrity power at critical locations with minimal impact on board space.

How to Use Industrial USB-C Cables to Ensure Interoperability, Lower Costs, and Improve Reliability Publish Date: 2021-11-11

By standardizing on IP67 USB-C cables and connectors for industrial applications, designers can save time, lower costs, and improve reliability.

The Digital Twin Concept and How It Works Publish Date: 2021-11-10

Implementing the Digital Twin culture, which includes real-world and virtual product-life-cycle management software, reduces design cycle time, testing, and improves yields.

How to Use a Drop-In Solution to Speed Development of Sophisticated Occupancy Monitoring Designs Publish Date: 2021-11-03

Designers can quickly implement occupancy monitoring using a drop-in kit based on a proprietary algorithm running on a low-power digital signal processor.