The TLP627 Datasheet: Programmable Controllers With Darlington Connected Phototransistors
Sometimes, a small variation or change can make a significant impact. Take, for example, the Darlington Raceway in South Carolina—deep in NASCAR country. Among some drivers and reverent fans, the track is referred to as “The track too tough to tame.”
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 year’s Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) conference. By 1991, Mercedes-Benz was using the Controller Area Network (CAN) as the basis for the wiring system in the W140. Today, CAN bus is one of only five […]
Preventative Motor Maintenance With the STDES-FANPRE01 Reference Design
Reference designs are useful when starting a new product design, but many reference designs can overlap with each other.
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Sourcing the right components for your product is the first step. But making sure you’re getting the best price from the most reputable source for those components is just as important. Often the first place to look and compare prices is content aggregator. However, if you know the manufacturer you are looking for, such as […]
The LPC1769 Datasheet: 32-Bit M3 Microcontrollers for Embedded Applications
Build out your embedded ecosystem with LPC1769 MCUs from NXP Each major component maker has produced its own family of microcontrollers for embedded systems, each with its own unique feature set and value proposition. The LPC1769 MCU from NXP Semiconductors is part of a family of products for embedded systems. The LPC1769 MCU offers competitive […]
Important Printed Circuit Board Terminology You Should Know
If you’re a new PCB designer, you’ll probably see a lot of printed circuit board terminology flying around, and it isn’t always clear what these terms mean. Engineering courses often lack a focus on PCB design in favor of a broader focus on systems design and semiconductors.
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 often implemented parts and one of the simplest to utilize. Typically, op amps are used as comparators or amplifiers and can be used as voltage sources for other devices or circuits. By far, the most […]
Reduce external passive EMI filter size by 50%
When working on low-electromagnetic interface (EMI) applications design engineers are required to reduce the EMI of their designs and shrink the solution size. There are a few methods a design engineer can take in order to accomplish this like Front-end passive filtering, however this method can be at odds with increasing the power density of […]
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 problem or an old problem with a different set of performance criteria. In either case, the resulting board must go through the design⇒build⇒test (DBT) iterative process to produce a high-quality prototype or production level PCBA.
The 74HC14 Datasheet: High-Speed, Hex Inverting Schmitt Trigger
Discrete logic circuits are not very common in modern digital systems, but DIP logic components still have their place in many electronics products. Specialty measurements, moderate-power low-frequency analog systems, electromechanical systems, and power products can all use specialty logic for critical functions, especially when the application area is too harsh for an MCU.