MCP2551: High-Speed CAN Transceiver Datasheet
In 1986, a new communication protocol for automotives was released by Robert Bosch GmbH—most often referred to as Bosch—at that...
PCB Design & Layouts
LM741 Datasheet: Explanation and Analysis
LM741 schematic symbol Among common electronic components, the operational amplifier, or op amp, stands out as one of the most...
The TMC4671-EVAL: A Motor Controller & Driver Power Management Evaluation Board
Most circuit board designs can be considered custom, as most board development begins with the objective of solving a new...
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...
What is the Best Digital Circuit Simulator?
What is the best online digital circuit simulator? The answer is not as straightforward as it may seem. Read on...
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...
Four Quadrant Triacs and the BT136 Datasheet
In electronics, two of the most important functionalities are the ability to TURN ON and TURN OFF current flow as...
The CD4017 Datasheet: Counter Circuits and Necessary Requirements
Albert Einstein once said, “The only reason for time is so everything doesn’t happen at once.” So, it is worth...
Thermal Sensor Array Parameters and the MLX90640 Datasheet
Temperature checks may seem like an inconvenience, but just think how much more so it would be if we were...
IRLZ44N Datasheet: Power MOSFET Design Necessities and Parameters
With so many MOS transistors marketed as power MOSFETs, how can designers choose the best option for their power system?
