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Essential Circuit Protection: Selecting TVS Diodes for Industrial Applications

Microcontrollers require dedicated TVS protection to survive harsh industrial environments and prevent premature failure. Factory floors expose modern systems to some of the harshest electrical environments. In these spaces, electrostatic discharge (ESD), electrical fast transients (EFT), and high-energy surge events routinely threaten sensitive microcontrollers. Shielding these components takes specialized protection that instantly shunts destructive energy […]

GaN vs. SiC: Wide Bandgap Semiconductors for Efficient Power Design

Silicon carbide semiconductor technology is rapidly growing in usage for high-performance electronic components.

Silicon carbide semiconductor technology is increasingly used in high-end products such as processors. Silicon has hit a hard wall. We pushed its limits for years, but physics always wins. Today, modern power systems need new materials. More specifically, choosing between gallium nitride (GaN) vs. silicon carbide (SiC) is the next step for teams needing higher […]

Supply Chain Volatility: Sourcing Obsolete and Hard-to-Find ICs

Ultra Librarian’s CAD model and part status interface It happens to every engineering team. After months of perfecting a PCB layout with clean traces, stable power, and solid thermal performance, purchasing sends the dreaded email: the main controller is out of stock, on a 52-week lead time, or is suddenly end-of-life. Supply chain volatility makes […]