This series of articles discusses the different steps of PCB development from the basics of creating a design schematic with specific requirements, to finalizing a board and preparing it for ...

The buck-boost dc-dc switching converter (one that provides a constant output voltage regardless of whether the unregulated input voltage is greater than or less than Vout) presents a greater design ...

Stepper motors resemble servo motors in that both types are characterized by an ability to rotate a partial turn and then stop for any interval with or without holding torque. In addition, both motor ...

In this Basics of Design sponsored by Intersil, Electronic Design editor Don Tuite covers the history of choppers and then delves into the details, explaining why these devices make a great addition ...

This Basics of Design provides an in depth look at the new needle roller NB Corp. engineers have created, utilizing thinner rollers to reduce vibrations and deflections while increasing rigidity. Feb.

For reliability, designers must create flex circuits that are neither too thick nor bend too much. • Every flex circuit has a neutral-bend axis. • Smaller circuit thickness reduces the risk of damage ...

Cameras have revolutionized smartphones, cars, surveillance, and gizmos offering augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) functions. Now, 3D sensors are taking this imaging revolution to the ...

If you are thinking of generating your own electricity, you should consider a photovoltaic (PV) system-a way to generate electricity by using energy from the sun. These systems have several advantages ...