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
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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
Need Clinical-Grade PPG from Your Wearable? Sometimes It Pays NOT to Shine a Light on a Problem
A major headache for designers of clinical-grade wearables is how to make optical PPG measurements of HR and SpO2 without placing a significant drain on the battery life of the device. In this design … [Read more...] about Need Clinical-Grade PPG from Your Wearable? Sometimes It Pays NOT to Shine a Light on a Problem
What Are the Best Applications for IoT in the New World of IC Power Management?
This article explores Internet of Things (IoT) battery technology. It describes some of the problems that designers face with power sourcing and provides solutions from Analog Devices. These solutions … [Read more...] about What Are the Best Applications for IoT in the New World of IC Power Management?
Step by Step Methodology and Solutions for Connecting and Disconnecting a Supply Voltage Line
This article discusses the options a circuit designer has to turn on and off supply lines in electronic systems. While the task sounds trivial, there are many things to consider for a successful … [Read more...] about Step by Step Methodology and Solutions for Connecting and Disconnecting a Supply Voltage Line
Transceiver with Scalable Power and Performance: A Solution to Mission Critical Communications
This article discusses the ADRV9001, Analog Devices’ newest generation software-defined radio (SDR) transceiver monolithic integrated circuit (IC) designed to provide scalable power and performance … [Read more...] about Transceiver with Scalable Power and Performance: A Solution to Mission Critical Communications
Returning to the Office with Power Over Ethernet 2
IEEE’s latest Power over Ethernet (PoE) standard, also known as PoE 2 or 802.3bt (and formerly known as PoE++), just turned 3 years old, but its application is still growing stronger than ever. … [Read more...] about Returning to the Office with Power Over Ethernet 2