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.
Interactive Reference Designs are Now Available From Trinamic in Cadence Systems Formats on Ultra Librarian
Ultra Librarian® (http://www.ultralibrarian.com), the world’s largest free cloud-based CAD library provider, today announced its partnership with Trinamic and Cadence to provide intelligent reference designs for download from Ultra Librarian. “These top reference designs from Trinamic in Cadence formats with CAD models from Ultra Librarian help design engineers jumpstart the design process,” said Manny Marcano, president and CEO […]
The TLP700 Datasheet: Gate Driving Circuits for IGBTs or Power MOSFETs
As the trend toward more eco-friendly industrial production continues to gain momentum throughout the world, the number of countries putting clean energy targets in place increases as well. By far, the most used clean energy source is solar energy, which is based on the utilization of components capable of converting sunlight into electricity or photovoltaics. […]
Ultra Librarian Adds STMicroelectronics Reference Designs in Cadence System Design Formats
Rochester, NY (February 16, 2020) – Ultra Librarian® (www.ultralibrarian.com), the world’s largest free cloud-based CAD library provider, today announced the addition of 25 authorized STMicroelectronics interactive reference designs in Cadence system design formats, now available for download via Ultra Librarian. “These authorized reference designs from ST in Cadence system design formats, combined with CAD models […]
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.
The MET-24 Datasheet: Signal Audio Transformer Parameters
The proliferation of digital electronic technology has transformed virtually every aspect of our lives over the last few decades. This explosion owes much to the utilization of active components including diodes, transistors, and amplifiers.
Fitness Tracker Design with the MAXREFDES103
Use the MAXREFDES103 to get started with fitness tracker design Sometimes, a designer needs to pivot into a new application area and start designing unfamiliar systems. As fitness trackers grow in popularity, you might find yourself wanting to try your hand at designing these in-demand wearables. Fitness trackers are small devices involving multiple microelectronic sensors […]
MSP430 Datasheet: Explanation and Analysis
A few popular MCUs have dominated the embedded marketplace: Atmel’s iconic Atmega328P is massively popular thanks to the Arduino platform, STM32 and ESP8266 are two of the most popular 32-bit MCUs, and Microchip PIC MCUs are popular for networking equipment.
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 necessary.
MCP4725 Datasheet: Digital to Analog Converter Parameters
Converting between analog and digital signals is essential for electronics to interface with the real world. Many MCUs and other processors include analog to digital converters (ADCs) and/or digital to analog converters (DACs) built into a design.