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Addressing the growing needs of fault detection in high-power systems
Other Parts Discussed in Post: AMC23C12Fault-detection mechanisms are a necessity in high-power industrial systems such as motor drives and solar inverters, as well as automotive systems including...
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What is “real-time control” and why do you need it?
Co-authored by Matthias ThomaEvery day, consumers interact with systems that assess their surroundings and act accordingly. In a vehicle, when pressing the accelerator, the vehicle speeds up almost...
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How to optimize size, enhance protection and reduce design time for...
Other Parts Discussed in Post: DRV8243-Q1, DRV8245-Q1, DRV8244-Q1A brushed DC motor’s simplicity of control, low cost and wide range of capability makes it a good fit for automotive loads that need...
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5 common Hall-effect sensor myths
Other Parts Discussed in Post: DRV5032, TMAG5124, TMAG5123Previously published on Electronic DesignHall-effect sensors are commonly used in automotive and industrial systems for applications including...
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Benefits of flip chip on leadframe packaging for motor-drive applications
Semiconductor packaging techniques have evolved in order to adapt to the smaller chip sizes made possible by technological advances, as well as increased power dissipation and growing demands for power...
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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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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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