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What is a system-basis chip?
Other Parts Discussed in Post: TCAN11623-Q1, TCAN11625-Q1, TLIN1431-Q1, TCAN4550-Q1A system-basis chip (SBC), in its simplest form, is a semiconductor that integrates Controller Area Network (CAN) or...
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Improving transportation and industrial designs with low-power 77-GHz radar...
Other Parts Discussed in Post: IWRL1432In the technical article, “How Low-Power 60-GHz mmWave Radar Sensors Enable High-Accuracy Sensing in More Applications Than Ever Before,” my colleague Kishore...
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How 60-GHz mmWave radar provides advanced sensing capabilities for TVs and...
Other Parts Discussed in Post: IWRL6432Think about all of the times that a TV is left on with no one watching; given rising energy costs, it would help if a TV could sense that no one is present and...
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How precision ADCs enable highly accurate metering systems in EV chargers
Other Parts Discussed in Post: ADS131M08, ADS131B04-Q1, AMC131M03The electric vehicle (EV) charging industry is experiencing rapid growth. With consumers, industries and governments demanding more...
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Opto-emulators explained: Why you should upgrade your optocoupler technology
Other Parts Discussed in Post: ISOM8710Optocouplers, also known as photocouplers, opto-isolators and optical isolators, have long been an option for designers seeking galvanic isolation for their...
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Maximizing performance with clean and low-noise power using space-grade LDOs
Other Parts Discussed in Post: TPS7H1111-SP, TPS7H1101A-SP, TPS7H1111-SEP, TPS7A4501-SP, TPS73801-SEPAs satellites and space exploration evolve, the industry continues adding more onboard computing for...
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Simplifying high-voltage sensing with Hall-effect current sensors
Other Parts Discussed in Post: TMCS1123In electric vehicle (EV) charging and solar inverter systems, current sensors measure current flow by monitoring the voltage drop across a shunt resistor or the...
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Bringing design simplicity, low drift, and small size to integrated-shunt...
Other Parts Discussed in Post: INA700, INA780B, INA780A, INA781, INA780Fueled by the demand for automation, convenience and sustainability, advancements in electrification are requiring more sensors,...
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4 key current-sensing design trends that are powering electrification
Other Parts Discussed in Post: TMCS1100, INA301, INA226, INA228, INA232, INA253Among all of the buzzwords to describe the increased electrification of our world, one term should stand out more: current...
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How to optimize size and power consumption in LEO satellites with FDAs
Other Parts Discussed in Post: LMH5485-SEPSize and power consumption are two of the key design aspects for circuits used in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. These systems require components that...
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Ultrasonic lens cleaning: A solid-state technology you didn’t know you needed
Other Parts Discussed in Post: ULC1001Ultrasonic lens cleaning: A solid-state technology you didn’t know you neededIf you’re old enough to have owned a portable CD player, you might remember how the...
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How to achieve efficient, reliable and accurate actuation in real-time motor...
Other Parts Discussed in Post: MCF8316AThe previous installment in the real-time control series dove into the functional block of processing. In this installment, I will discuss the actuation stage...
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3 myths about PCIe redrivers
For nearly two decades, the Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) specification has been the interconnect standard for both consumer and industrial applications, enabling high-speed...
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How SHP in plastic packaging addresses 3 key space application design challenges
Other Parts Discussed in Post: ADC12QJ1600-SP, ADC12DJ3200QML-SP, ADC12DJ5200-SPElectronics intended for space missions face unique conditions and challenges – specialized integrated circuit (IC)...
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Increasing surgical drill trigger precision and control with inductive and...
Inductive and Hall-effect sensors provide precise and accurate measurements that are extremely important for low-latency human machine interfaces (HMI) in surgical equipment, such as highly accurate...
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How to achieve microvoltage-level precision in thermopile applications
Other Parts Discussed in Post: OPA333, OPA189, OPA387, LM7705Thermopiles are useful noncontact sensors for measuring not only temperature but also detecting select gases. Since thermopiles may have...
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The benefits of GaN for battery test systems
The growing market trend for electrification and the expansion of the electric vehicle industry present new challenges to the battery formation and test market, which remains the biggest bottleneck for...
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3 tips to optimize data reliability with sensors in real-time control systems
Other Parts Discussed in Post: TMP1826, TMAG5170, INA240-SEP, INA901-SPReal-time control is the ability of a closed-loop system to gather data, process that data, and update the system within a defined...
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6 more myths about Hall-effect sensors
Other Parts Discussed in Post: TMAG5170Previously published on Electronic DesignIn my previous Hall-effect sensor myths technical article, I focused on misconceptions about Hall-effect switches and...
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What is ultrasonic lens cleaning technology?
You’ve probably heard that it’s possible to shatter glass by screaming at a high-pitched tone, but have you heard of cleaning glass by screaming? With precisely controlled, high-frequency vibrations,...
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