A signal's bandwidth is related to its rise time because rising edges usually have the signal's highest frequency components.
In another case of failed capacitors, this classic meter needed some power-supply capacitors replaced, and the diodes that came with…
Using PCBs as fixtures improves component characterization measurements over wires and connectors.
Timing plays an essential role in determining the reliability of applications using PCI Express. With an understanding of the impact…
Examining key performance characteristics will help streamline the evaluation process of alternative capacitor technologies for the replacement of multilayer ceramic…
PCB main-loop ripple current resistive losses are often neglected and overlooked as a switching power supply loss component.
Full-circuit electro-thermal simulation, using an IGBT power inverter as an example, accounts for power dissipation and temperature variations throughout the…
An unexpected discovery leads one engineer to believe his project was sabotaged.
Verify capacitor performance with a simple “homemade” test fixture.
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