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LIDAR for Autonomous System Design: Object Classification or Object Detection?

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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 reality. Light detection and ranging (LIDAR) has become one of the most discussed technologies supporting the shift to autonomous applications, but many questions remain.

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Analog Devices, Inc.

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Battery Stack Monitor Maximizes Performance of Li-Ion Batteries in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

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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 performance, a battery monitoring system (BMS) is mandatory. A state-of-the-art BMS not only allows you to extract the highest quantity of charge from your battery pack, but also lets you manage the charge and discharge cycles in a safer way, which results in an extended life.

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Analog Devices, Inc.

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How to Design a Better Pulse Oximeter

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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 of optical analog front ends (AFEs) can help create a better oximeter. The new devices can have reduced design complexity, a reduced burden on the mechanical design, and decreased power consumption.

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Analog Devices, Inc.

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CTSD Precision ADCs – Part 2: CTSD Architecture Explained for Signal Chain Designers

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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 as a simple system that interconnects a few well-known components. In Part 1, we highlighted the key challenges of incumbent signal chain designs that can be simplified with a precision CTSD ADC, as it maintains continuous-time signal integrity while achieving the highest precision. Now, the question is what’s behind the CTSD architecture that enables it to achieve these advantages?

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Analog Devices, Inc.

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Considering 5G for your next product?

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Here’s what you need to know before you dive in.

5G cellular is expected to increase productivity, foster new industries, and become a platform for invention. But since 5G is really three different but related technologies, it can be hard for OEMs to know how to proceed.

This white paper breaks down the different versions of 5G, highlighting what’s new and what’s not, so OEMs can make an informed decision about which path to follow.

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  • Three versions of 5G: 5G LPWA, 5G NR Sub-6, 5G NR mmWave
  • Which version of 5G would best fit your business case
  • Tips to keep your 5G device and data secure

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Selecting and Applying DC Link Bus Capacitors for Inverter Applications

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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 the considerations involved in selecting the right types of bus capacitors for such power systems, mainly in terms of ripple current handling and low-impedance energy storage that maintains low ripple voltage.

The information provided in this 24-page paper will help engineers to select DC link capacitors that maximize efficiency and end-product reliability.

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Find the right Infineon USB-C PD charger for your unique applications

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Engineers and designers are constantly looking for precise requirements ranging from cost-efficiency, to smaller footprint and output power for each of their unique applications. Learn about Infineon’s comprehensive USB-C PD technologies that can empower engineers to find the right solutions for their design requirements—from the highest performance, to better power efficiency, cost-efficiency and improved design flexibility.

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Preparing for Next-Generation Cyber Attacks on IoT

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IoT products are working their way into every aspect of our consumer and business lives, and they offer those with malicious intent a vector on which to prey. Security of IoT devices should not be considered an optional feature. Implementing security isn’t the complex and daunting experience developers may expect it to be because semiconductor vendors are actively adding the capability to their hardware and software portfolios and are simplifying implementation. Learn how to design secure devices now.

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Silicon Carbide Bi-directional EV On-Board Charger

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This paper presents a SiC MOSFET-based 6.6 kW bi-directional Electric Vehicle (EV) on-board charger (OBC), with high efficiency and high power density. A digital controlled prototype with a switching frequency of 67kHz for CCM totem pole PFC, and 150kHz-300kHz for a CLLC resonant converter is demonstrated with 54W/in3 power density exceeding 96.5% in peak efficiency. In order to achieve a high power density, all SiC MOSFETs are mounted on a tooled AL heat sink, with all magnetics potted internally. MOSFETs and magnetics meet thermal requirements on a 65°C cooling plate.

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How to Successfully Calibrate an Open Loop DAC Signal Chain

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This article outlines the main causes of error in a DAC signal chain, including DAC intrinsic errors which vary depending on the system and must be considered in an open-loop application.

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Analog Devices, Inc.

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