Analog and Mixed/Signal IC designers face significant developmental challenges and unforgiving time-to-market expectations. This white paper explores how to solve those challenges. Download this white paper... … [More] about Full-flow tool suite for custom analog and mixed-signal designs
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A2B® and Ethernet in Automotive Applications: What, When, and How
The number of electronic systems in cars has increased in recent years, reaching higher levels of complexity with the adoption of new technologies for infotainment and advanced driver-assistance … [More] about A2B® and Ethernet in Automotive Applications: What, When, and How
Charting a path to operational excellence with smart manufacturing
Medical device manufacturers have traditionally used paper-based methods to guide and track the execution of manufacturing processes, including paper device history records (DHR). But industry leaders … [More] about Charting a path to operational excellence with smart manufacturing
Optimize Your Machine HMI Innovation and the Next Generation of OEM Equipment
Human machine interface (HMI), a dashboard used to control machinery, continues to evolve within industrial applications. Cooperative partnerships among technology companies, value-added resellers, … [More] about Optimize Your Machine HMI Innovation and the Next Generation of OEM Equipment
Ultralow Noise, High Current, Compact DC-to-DC Converter Solution for Signal and Data Processing Circuits
The processing power of FPGAs, SoCs, and microprocessors continually increases, resulting in increases in power requirements. This article considers the LT8652S is a current-mode, 8.5 A, 18V … [More] about Ultralow Noise, High Current, Compact DC-to-DC Converter Solution for Signal and Data Processing Circuits
Siemens, AMD, and Microsoft collaborate on EDA in the cloud
Moving some or all of your EDA computing to the cloud enables your company to reduce time-to-market and innovate faster by taking advantage of flexible cloud resources and economies of scale. Siemens … [More] about Siemens, AMD, and Microsoft collaborate on EDA in the cloud
Why a Fully Integrated Translation Loop Device Achieves the Best Phase Noise Performance
We are experiencing an explosive growth in demand for bandwidth that pushes the carrier frequencies to multiple decades of gigahertz. However, as the frequencies increase, the instrumentation … [More] about Why a Fully Integrated Translation Loop Device Achieves the Best Phase Noise Performance
Improving Power Supply Design Using Semi-Automation—Five Steps to Quick and Efficient Design
Designing the correct power source is essential and complex, since there is no one typical application. While total automation of power supply design is yet to be achieved, a comprehensive range of … [More] about Improving Power Supply Design Using Semi-Automation—Five Steps to Quick and Efficient Design
LIDAR for Autonomous System Design: Object Classification or Object Detection?
The promise of a fully autonomous tomorrow no longer seems like a pipe dream. Today, the questions around autonomy center on the underlying technologies and the advancements needed to make autonomy a … [More] about LIDAR for Autonomous System Design: Object Classification or Object Detection?
Battery Stack Monitor Maximizes Performance of Li-Ion Batteries in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries are a popular way to store energy in electric and hybrid vehicles. These batteries offer the highest energy density of any current battery technology, but to maximize … [More] about Battery Stack Monitor Maximizes Performance of Li-Ion Batteries in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
How to Design a Better Pulse Oximeter
It is more important than ever to design medical devices that are more convenient and less power hungry. This article covers the fundamentals of SpO2 measurement and demonstrates how a new generation … [More] about How to Design a Better Pulse Oximeter
CTSD Precision ADCs – Part 2: CTSD Architecture Explained for Signal Chain Designers
This article explains continuous-time sigma-delta (CTSD) ADC technology in a less traditional approach, enabling signal chain designers to envision a new class of easy-to-use precision ADC technology … [More] about CTSD Precision ADCs – Part 2: CTSD Architecture Explained for Signal Chain Designers
Why Leading Medical Device Makers Choose BlackBerry QNX
Market pressures. Safety requirements. Cyberthreats. Complex and connected designs. Standards and regulations. BlackBerry® QNX® embedded software solutions help medical device makers to overcome all … [More] about Why Leading Medical Device Makers Choose BlackBerry QNX
5 Criteria to Consider When Selecting an OS for Your Medical Device
The choice of operating system for a medical device is crucial. While Linux may be the right choice for some devices or for prototyping, BlackBerry QNX solutions can ease safety- and security-critical … [More] about 5 Criteria to Consider When Selecting an OS for Your Medical Device
Which drylin® liner material is ideal for my application?
drylin® linear bearings don’t roll – they slide. With sliding comes the need for plastic liners that are self-lubricating, maintenance-free, and resistant to dirt, dust, and corrosion. igus® offers … [More] about Which drylin® liner material is ideal for my application?
New approaches to physical verification closure and cloud computing come to the rescue in the EUV era
Time-to-market is a critical commodity in the electronics industry, as is the cost-effective use of resources and engineer expertise. EDA suppliers constantly evaluate design information from both … [More] about New approaches to physical verification closure and cloud computing come to the rescue in the EUV era
Sealing Fasteners: The Robotics Engineer’s Best Friend?
The pressure for robotics engineers to be first-to-market with reliable robotics solutions is intense. High-tech sealing fasteners may hold the answer. Download the white paper from ZAGO to learn … [More] about Sealing Fasteners: The Robotics Engineer’s Best Friend?
Accelerating innovations in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) with high power, high voltage interconnect solutions
The sky is the limit for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) projects, which are inspiring revolutionary innovations in electric flight. However, as with electric and hybrid-electric aircraft in general, … [More] about Accelerating innovations in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) with high power, high voltage interconnect solutions
EDA in the cloud—Now more than ever
What is the value of cloud computing to my company? Learn how and why the cloud became a viable option for IC verification, understand the costs and benefits, and explore the ways your company can … [More] about EDA in the cloud—Now more than ever
Beyond Backlash: Gearbox Precision and Total Lost Motion
When selecting a servo gearbox for a motion control system, backlash is the feature commonly used for precision. Understanding total lost motion and how it affects overall precision can help you … [More] about Beyond Backlash: Gearbox Precision and Total Lost Motion
Gases related to outdoor air and technologies for detecting, measuring and cleaning the air we breathe
This white paper covers generalities of Outdoor Air Quality (OAQ). It focuses on gases that significantly influence the outdoor air, especially nitrogen oxides (NOX) and ozone (O3). A description of … [More] about Gases related to outdoor air and technologies for detecting, measuring and cleaning the air we breathe
Emerging Data Converter Architectures and Techniques
This paper discusses several aspects of recent data conversion architectural innovations. The symbiotic relationship between converter applications and converter technologies is outlined by means of … [More] about Emerging Data Converter Architectures and Techniques
Integrated Hardened DSP on DAC/ADC ICs Improves Wideband Multichannel Systems
A system that uses DSP blocks integrated within monolithic digitizing element ICs is shown, with the specific example demonstrating that these digital blocks can provide multichannel amplitude and … [More] about Integrated Hardened DSP on DAC/ADC ICs Improves Wideband Multichannel Systems
Emerging Automotive In-Cabin Sensing Solutions for Safety and Comfort
The automotive industry is adopting advanced in-cabin sensing applications to increase driver and passenger safety. Consumers demand continuous innovation in user experience and personalized comfort. … [More] about Emerging Automotive In-Cabin Sensing Solutions for Safety and Comfort
Calibre in the Cloud: Unlocking massive scaling and cost efficiencies
As companies look to leverage cloud capacity for faster turnaround times on advanced process node designs, they can be confident that running Calibre in the cloud provides the same sign-off … [More] about Calibre in the Cloud: Unlocking massive scaling and cost efficiencies
Critical area based test pattern optimization for high-quality test
Among the challenges for DFT engineers is how to set a target metric for ATPG and how to choose the best set of patterns. Traditional coverage targets based on the number of faults detected doesn’t … [More] about Critical area based test pattern optimization for high-quality test
Design for Interlocking Parts: Innovative Designs
This chapter is intended as a design-oriented tool that combines reference, instruction, and inspiration, and should remain relevant as digital manufacturing processes and technologies continue to … [More] about Design for Interlocking Parts: Innovative Designs
Embedded Analytics: A Platform Approach
Burgeoning complexity, both in systems-on-chip (SoCs) and in the embedded systems they enable, poses a challenge for the semiconductor industry. In this paper, we outline the multi-dimensional nature … [More] about Embedded Analytics: A Platform Approach
Streaming Scan Network: A no-compromise approach to DFT
The increasing complexity in large System on Chip (SoC) designs presents challenges to design-for-test (DFT). Using Tessent Streaming Scan Network (SSN) technology eliminates the difficult and costly … [More] about Streaming Scan Network: A no-compromise approach to DFT
General Recommendations for 3D Printing Processes: Tuning Your HP MJF to the Design
When using HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology, there are general recommendations to follow to optimize the printing process, keep the printer in top condition, and obtain the desired … [More] about General Recommendations for 3D Printing Processes: Tuning Your HP MJF to the Design
Best practices: Design Guidelines for HP MJF 3D Printing
As with other 3D printing technologies, there is a set of recommendations to follow when designing for HP Multi Jet Fusion technology to ensure parts and features are printed to … [More] about Best practices: Design Guidelines for HP MJF 3D Printing
What does MBD mean?
Model-based definition, or MBD, is the practice of documenting the information necessary to manufacture and inspect parts and assemblies in 3D computer-aided design (CAD) models, as opposed to 2D … [More] about What does MBD mean?
How does HP Multi Jet Fusion work? Material selection
Take a quick, but close, look at how the HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing process works. Then learn about the select range of polyamide- and polyurethane-based materials that help break down some of … [More] about How does HP Multi Jet Fusion work? Material selection
Linear Systems Made Easy with GAM
Linear actuator systems, such as belt actuators or ball screw drives, can be combined to form X-Y tables, gantries, or cartesian robots. There are different ways to drive one or more of these … [More] about Linear Systems Made Easy with GAM
Effective Measurement of Signals in Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power Electronics Systems
Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices deliver faster switching and improved thermal performance compared to silicon IGBTs and MOSFETs. Accurate visibility into SiC switching signals is key to making the … [More] about Effective Measurement of Signals in Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power Electronics Systems
Transforming Design and Manufacturing
Until the introduction of the Industrial Revolution, hand-crafted one-off design and manufacturing was the norm. Blacksmiths were both designer and manufacturer; each pair of horseshoes they crafted … [More] about Transforming Design and Manufacturing