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Next-generation FPD-Link III devices add speed and flexibility to Advanced...
As advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) applications such as front camera and camera-monitoring systems (CMS) use camera imagers above a 2MP resolution more widely, video data-transfer speed...
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Body control modules – invisible but fundamental for every car
Electronics in vehicles are taking on more and more functions (safety, driver assistance, more driver information) and the demand for greater electronics content overall continues to accelerate. As...
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Cycle scavenging on C2000™ MCUs, part 2: ADC zero-wait-state and multiport reads
As I explained in the first installment of this series, the idea of cycle scavenging is built into C2000™ microcontrollers (MCUs), enabling them to minimize latency at every stage of real-time control...
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Never lose your luggage again with a smart tracker design
Many of you may have experienced lost luggage when traveling by plane. Statistics say that more than six pieces of luggage out of every 1,000 shipped do not reach their correct destination airport....
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Crank up your power supply with LLC controllers
According to the latest report from the World Bank, energy consumption per capita is increasing exponentially, from 1,200KWh to 3,200KWh. Although there are several driving factors behind this rise in...
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Up your game with LLC resonant controllers
It’s amazing what people will do in order to be the best. For example, athletes will train tirelessly just to shave tenths of seconds off of their race times. Students spend years studying to achieve...
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“Trust, but verify” SPICE model accuracy, part 4: open-loop output impedance...
Previous installments of this blog post series discussed the need for verifying SPICE model accuracy and showed how to measure common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR), offset voltage versus common-mode...
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Engineer finds art in simplifying the complex, nurtures deep technical...
In our ongoing series, ‘One to Watch,’ we profile TIers who are making a difference through innovation or citizenship.Moon launches and space shuttles captivated Art Kay as a kid, but back then he...
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How to get the most benefits out of WCSPs for portable electronics
Wafer chip-scale packages (WCSPs) are becoming more popular in portable electronics due to their smaller footprint, lighter weight, better electrical parameters and lower manufacturing costs. WCSPs...
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Why are automotive radar systems moving from 24GHz to 77GHz?
If you’ve driven in a newer model car recently, you’ve probably taken advantage of advanced driver assistance systems like autonomous emergency braking, cross-traffic alerts or lane change assist. But...
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The next generation of linear resonance actuators
What do mobile phones, smart watches and portable electronics have in common? They’re all designed to help users interact with the digital world. A consumer’s primary interaction with electronics...
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Brush up on the latest motor design considerations for appliances
Variable-frequency home appliances such as washing machines, air conditioners and refrigerators are commonly using) brushless DC motors (BLDCs). These motors are popular in home appliances because of...
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The power of capacitive touch that you can’t see
Want to have a sleek and eye-catching user interface design? Transparent capacitive-touch technology can help you by making the sensors invisible. Imaging placing your touch sensors over backlit keys...
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Drive a piezoelectric buzzer with a simple boost converter
A piezoelectric buzzer is a loudspeaker that uses the piezoelectric effect to generate sound. Its lightweight, simple construction and low price make it usable in many applications, such as home...
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Gain top-notch efficiency for your desktop PSU
A desktop power-supply unit (PSU) usually consists of a front-end power factor correction (PFC) stage and an isolated DC/DC stage. In the 80+ Platinum, 93% Efficiency, Super Transient 450W AC/DC...
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What is an EFT?
There are many different types and flavors of certification testing for semiconductor devices: electromagnetic interference and compatibility, electrostatic discharge, transient pulse, vibration...
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What is a low noise inverting buck converter?
Do you need a negative voltage to power your data converter or amplifier? These types of systems usually require low noise to power such sensitive analog circuitry. While a linear regulator (LDO) is...
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Peter Balyta: No excuses! We must help students engineer their future with STEM
In Peter Balyta's unique role as president of Education Technology and vice president of Academic Engagement and Corporate Citizenship, he interacts with students and educators at all levels. In this...
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Where are ultrasonic sensors used? – Part 2
This blog post was co-authored by Akeem Whitehead.Consumer drones have grown in popularity in recent years, used to capture stunning footage, carry rescue supplies and even for racing. Most drones use...
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mmWave fundamentals: Range, velocity and angle
Large dishes pointed towards the sky for air traffic monitoring or handheld devices used by police or baseball scouts to track speeds of cars and baseballs – that’s what many people think about when...
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