Technical Features
September 2011
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Figure 1: Gate driver circuit diagram with a Bourns transformer
While gate driver-based converters deliver improved efficiency, speed and signal integrity, their high frequency switching features can produce elevated levels of conducted electromagnetic interference (EMI), posing challenges to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and overall system reliability. To solve this
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Date:
03/29/2026
In the competitive world of notebook computers, the key performance attributes are battery life, weight, and size (particularly height) for a given level of performance.
Recent advances
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Date:
09/28/2011
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Figure 1: Switching frequency vs. switching transitions
Switch mode power supplies convert one voltage to another. Such supplies are generally very efficient and thus replace linear regulators in many applications.
Switching frequency versus
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Date:
09/28/2011
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Figure 1 - ISL28134: 0.1Hz to 10Hz Peak-to-Peak Noise Voltage
Choosing an op amp for high end sensor input projects can be especially challenging if the sensors or their design environments require ultra low-power, low-noise, zero-drift, rail-to-rail input
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Date:
09/28/2011
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Figure 1: Single-Stage, Single-Phase Inverter Block Diagram
The modern power grid will feature photovoltaic (PV) power systems that offer a sustainable alternative to fossil-fueled power plants.
PV power systems consist of multiple components such
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Date:
09/28/2011
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Figure 1: Traditional Approach of Remote Voltage Sensing
Even before the heightened awareness brought on by threats of terrorism, many public and private institutions had already began to incorporate video security into critical infrastructure.
Video
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Date:
09/27/2011
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Smart Grids need to modern passive components
Energy efficiency with advanced magnetic alloys - the quality of smart grids starts with the quality of their materials The famous English social reformer John Ruskin (1849 - 1900) was
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Date:
09/22/2011
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Typical high quality rooftop installation
When looking into either adding solar installation to your business, or want to know how to get the best deals, there are several factors to consider.
Reliability is key; investigate the
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Date:
09/13/2011
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Figure 1: Automotive Electronics Forecast and Semiconductor Content per Vehicle (Source: Gartner - March 2011)
Automotive electronics has emerged as one of the most important applications for integrated circuits. The expanded use of automotive electronics and concomitant semiconductor content per vehicle
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Date:
09/06/2011
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