RF inductor selection involves a number of key parameters including: mounting (surface mount or through-hole), inductance value, current rating, DC resistance (DCR), self-resonant frequency (SRF), Q … [Read more...] about Key Parameters for Selecting RF Inductors
Electronics / EE
How to Select RF Test Socket
The classic function of a socket is to provide a replaceable connection mechanism from the IC (Integrated Circuit) to the circuit board with minimal signal loss. This allows the IC to function as it … [Read more...] about How to Select RF Test Socket
What you need to know to select DC Link Bus Capacitors for Inverter Applications
Aluminum electrolytic and DC film capacitors are widely used in all types of inverter power systems, from variable-speed drives to welders, UPS systems, and inverters for renewable energy. Learn … [Read more...] about What you need to know to select DC Link Bus Capacitors for Inverter Applications
Amphenol RF solutions enable the RF & video signal chains in industrial robots
Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are essential in warehouse operations and Industry 4.0 logistics supply chains, including last-mile delivery. RF connectors and cable assemblies support the edge … [Read more...] about Amphenol RF solutions enable the RF & video signal chains in industrial robots
More Bang for Your Boost: Driving Heavier Loads with Lower Battery Voltages
Bootstrapping is a technique that can be applied to most boost converters and enables the converter to run down to a lower voltage while still driving heavy loads. Many portable designs require a … [Read more...] about More Bang for Your Boost: Driving Heavier Loads with Lower Battery Voltages
Quad Output Power Reference Design with Input Fault Protection for Automotive Applications
In this article a quad output, triple monolithic buck converter and boost controller reference design is presented that applies to automotive electronics such as a telematics box. The reference design … [Read more...] about Quad Output Power Reference Design with Input Fault Protection for Automotive Applications
Software-Configurable Analog I/O Heralds More Compact and Convenient Calibrators
Industrial analog I/O modules are used to transmit and receive precise, low-level voltage and current signals to and from sensors and actuators situated on the factory floor. Like all electronic … [Read more...] about Software-Configurable Analog I/O Heralds More Compact and Convenient Calibrators
How to Design a Good Vibration Sensor Enclosure Using Modal Analysis
A well-constructed mechanical enclosure design for a MEMS accelerometer will ensure that high quality vibration data for CbM is extracted from the monitored asset. The mechanical enclosure used to … [Read more...] about How to Design a Good Vibration Sensor Enclosure Using Modal Analysis
How to Choose the Best MEMS Sensor for a Wireless Condition-Based Monitoring System—Part 2: How to Detect Mechanical Faults
Part 1, “How to Choose the Best MEMS Sensor for a Wireless Condition-Based Monitoring System—Part 1,” of this article series introduced the Voyager wireless CbM module as well as some key features to … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Best MEMS Sensor for a Wireless Condition-Based Monitoring System—Part 2: How to Detect Mechanical Faults
How Next-Generation Isolated Sigma-Delta Modulators Improve Your System-Level Current Measurement
This article will first introduce the common-mode transient immunity (CMTI) specification and its importance in a system. We will discuss a new isolated sigma-delta modulator family, its performance, … [Read more...] about How Next-Generation Isolated Sigma-Delta Modulators Improve Your System-Level Current Measurement