2017-02-17 -TDK

Actuator provides 4ms haptic feedback, lowers load

TDK’s PiezoHapt actuator features unimorph enabling technology to adapt to temperature and shape challenges.

2017-02-17 -Allegro

Three-phase MOSFET driver IC replaces relays in autos

Allegro’s A6862 N-Channel power driver controls the in-phase isolation MOSFETs in automotives.

2017-02-17 -Microsemi

Flash-based FPGAs pack 12.7Gbps SerDes transceivers

In collaboration with Silicon Creations, Microsemi has developed a 12.7Gbps transceiver optimised to offer total power of less than 90mW…

2017-02-13 -AVX

Chip capacitors exhibit tolerances down to +/-0.01pF

Designed for soldering onto circuit boards, automotive grade Accu-P series capacitors can withstand time and temperature used in wave and…

2017-02-09 -Nick Cornford

Multi-decade design simplifies current monitoring

Using a DMM on fixed ranges can be frustrating, but this simple design idea allows current monitoring from μA to…

2017-02-07 -Torex Semiconductor

Low-capacitance TVS diode protects high-speed lines

The XBP14E5UFN series transient voltage suppressors are mounted close to an external interface to protect downstream ICs.

2017-02-06 -Brian Zabel

How listening helps detect short circuit issues

Simple observation is sometimes what it takes to solve a problem, at least, that is the case in this featured…

2017-02-06 -Rajan Bedi

How to choose the right space-grade isolated DC-DC

With various space-grade isolated DC-DCs of multiple voltages and power ratings today, choosing the most appropriate requires careful consideration.

2017-02-03 -Toshiba

Car audio power amp detects output offset voltage

Toshiba's 4-channel power amplifier detects output offset voltage even during sound reproduction, preventing speaker burnout.

2017-02-01 -T.A. Babu

How to protect boost converters from reverse polarity

A resettable or non-resettable fuse usually protects the boost converter, but it is not always accurate or fast enough.