TIP2955 and TIP3055 Equivalents: Complementary NPN-PNP Power Transistors
NPN and PNP Power Transistors It is remarkable how much genealogy is reflected in the software and hardware systems that we use daily. For example, there are software programs based on evolutionary learning where an initial assumption of genes or variables are continually updated—through selection, mutation, and recombination—to arrive at a superior result. Then, there […]
MAXREFDES220: Reference Designs for Finger-Based Heart Rate and Pulse Oximetry Product Prototyping
If you’re getting started on a design in a new application area or you’re developing an innovative new product, the design process will be easier if you have resources to help you get started.
Best Practices for Finding and Using Electronics Reference Designs
Electronics reference designs can help you quickly build a new product and develop your application. It can be difficult to start using new components, especially if you’ve never used anything similar. There are times when an engineer needs to jump into a totally unfamiliar area and may need guidance as to which components are needed […]
The AD620 Datasheet: A Low Cost, High Accuracy Instrumentation Amplifier
Amplifiers are fundamental analog circuits meant for signal reproduction and magnification, and they are an important part of analog and mixed-signal systems.
The TMC2130 vs. the TMC2208: A Comparison of Two-Phase Bipolar Stepper Motor Drivers
Sometimes, there is a perception that a motor can just be connected to any old power supply and it can be regulated by adjusting the voltage. This might be fine for a simple brushed motor, but more advanced units like stepper motors and servo motors need a driver IC to provide the necessary power and […]
Selecting a Highly Efficient, Dual Full-Bridge MOSFET Driver
Motor control solutions can be intimidating for new designers, but they have surprisingly simple topology and driving mechanisms.
TJA1050 vs. MCP2551: Surface Mount, High-Speed CAN Transceivers
CAN bus transceiver signal lines If you design and develop electronics systems, you likely encounter buzzwords such as IoT, Industrial IoT (IIoT), or Industry 4.0. These terms refer to the use of advanced technologies within production systems or operating environments that utilize remote communication. For production, communication may be between machines located within the same […]
SOT Package Types for Surface Mount Components
You can never tell exactly what function a component provides just by looking at its package. This is true for DIP components, QFN components, and small outline transistor (SOT) package types.
Harwin M80 Connector Datasheets: Find the Information You Need
If you look at almost every development board or evaluation kit, you’ll see lines of pin headers along the edge of these boards. Pin headers are great for interfacing with a range of sensors or other boards and for applying jumpers when needed.
Relays vs. Transistors: Which Is the Correct Choice?
Not all user input needs to be applied mechanically—mechanical switches and buttons are not going to disappear from every electronic system, but sometimes you need electrical actuation in a system to provide switching behavior.