STMicroelectronics intelligent high-side drivers targeted at automotive applications
STMicroelectronics' VN9D30Q100F and VN9D5D20FN automotive intelligent switches are the first in the market with digital current sensing.
Power performance trade-offs in operational amplifiers
The limited battery energy available for supplying power necessitates efficient components with minimal current in active mode to maximize device…
A differential, optically isolated driver for testing of an instrumentation amplifier
In this DI, you will see how optocouplers, operating their linear range, can be used to produce isolated test signals…
High-power switched capacitor intermediate bus converter targeted at data center applications
The BMR310 achieves efficiency of over 98% at half load and can deliver power up to 875W continuous in a…
Series vs shunt linear voltage regulation for small solar-photovoltaic power supplies
This Design Idea presents circuits for—and compares the advantages of—shunt versus series regulation for small solar power arrays.
Op amp enhances automotive LED string current balancing
Here is a comparison between discrete transistor-based solution and op-amp-based LED current balancing circuit used in multiple LED strings.
A maker’s guide to selecting an A/D converter
When selecting an A/D converter, parametric tables can help, but for makers, understanding job is more important than sifting through…
Infineon enhances EconoDUAL 3 portfolio with IGBT7
Infineon has launched new current ratings for its EconoDUAL 3 portfolio with TRENCHSTOP IGBT7 chips.
Analog layout: Why wells, taps, and guard rings are crucial
Here are the key examples of well, taps and guard rings, and why these structures are essential to the layout…
AC-coupled TIA rejects bright ambient light sources
Using an AC-coupled transimpedance amplifier can greatly improve green LED-illuminated heart beat sensors' immunity to noise and other extraneous environmental…