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Component obsolescence: Is your process up to the challenge?
- 05.10.2013 ·
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Obsolete end-of-life (EOL) components can be a challenge for design engineers. Having the right processes in place to deal with them doesn't have to be. Read More...
A circuit simplification for AC power supply surge protection devices
- 04.30.2013 ·
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An attempt is made to simplify the circuit of the traditional surge protective device installed on single-phase AC power supply lines of electronic systems while still retaining comparable performance. Read More...
Counting squares: A method to quickly estimate PWB trace resistance
- 04.12.2013 ·
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This article presents a simple method of estimating the DC resistance of a printed wire board trace or plane. Fairly complex geometries can be broken up into various different size squares of copper to approximate the entire region of interest. Read More...
Three things they should have taught in Engineering 101, Part 3: Learn an intuitive approach
- 03.21.2013 ·
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Part three of an excerpt from the book "Electrical Engineering 101, Third Edition" discusses how to develop the skill of intuitive signal analysis. Read More...
Three things they should have taught in Engineering 101, Part 2: How to visualize electrical components
- 02.19.2013 ·
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Part two of an excerpt from the book "Electrical Engineering 101, Third Edition" covers some basic comparisons that use everyday items - i.e., physical equivalents of basic electronic components - to create an intuitive understanding of a circuit. Read More...
Modeling the Q factor for accurate lumped element filter simulation
- 02.15.2013 ·
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The modeling of the lumped element's quality factor, or Q value, can be used to simulate the inductor's or capacitor's parasitics as well as non-linear behavior over frequency. The Q-value's equation can be used in circuit simulators to predict the filter's response over frequency. Read More...
Three things they should have taught in Engineering 101, Part 1: Units count!
- 01.30.2013 ·
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Part one of an excerpt from the book "Electrical Engineering 101, Third Edition" explains how, by understanding unit math, you can solve nearly any problem. Read More...
Advanced capacitors ensure long-term performance stability
- 01.24.2013 ·
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Component manufacturers have developed professional-grade tantalum capacitors that ensure long-term electrical performance stability in demanding applications like automotive. This article lists some application guidelines that will help in the correct capacitor selection. Read More...
Developing power electronics for manufacturing: System-level design offers an effective approach
- 01.23.2013 ·
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Diverse power electronics applications can leverage the same or similar core components and control concepts to create fully integrated system platforms to serve as templates for new designs. Read More...
Selecting the best resistor technology for the application
- 12.17.2012 ·
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Designers must consider price, cost and risk issues when selecting the best resistor technology for their application. Read More...
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A circuit simplification for AC power supply surge protection devices
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Component obsolescence: Is your process up to the challenge?
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The anti-counterfeit movement: Is it really a movement yet?
Coupling a supercapacitor with a small energy-harvesting source
Component obsolescence: Is your process up to the challenge?
Special Report: Top 25 global electronics component distributors
A circuit simplification for AC power supply surge protection devices
