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What Vishay's New Power Stage Teaches Us About Reverse Recovery

Blog Aug 21, 2020

Modern power devices rely on small on-state resistance and fast reverse recovery. What's behind the power stages driving these two key characteristics?

How To Measure Ground Resistance?

Blog Aug 19, 2020

Ground resistance testing methods are usually the following: two-line method, three-line method, four-line method, single-clamp method and double-clamp method.

Extend Range, Throughput Using BAW Filters

Blog Aug 7, 2020

As more airwaves get filled with data, it becomes critical that the use of the spectrum is maximized. This means noise immunity from other sources, as well as adjacent bands, must assure sharp band slope edges. With 40 bands to filter expected soon, Bulk Acoustic Wave technology is the answer.

Different Types of IC Packages and How to Select One

Blog Aug 3, 2020

Today almost all components are available in two or more different types of packages among which the engineer can select the one which suits his application best. In this article, we will learn about the different IC package types and where they can be useful.

What Is the Insulation Resistance Meter and How to Test It?

Blog Aug 1, 2020

The insulation resistance meter is a special instrument for measuring the maximum resistance value, insulation resistance, absorption ratio and polarization index.

Think You’ve Got Problems? Try Calibrating a Precision Temperature Sensor

Blog Jul 30, 2020

Some precision sensors are relatively easy to calibrate to high accuracy while others, such as temperature-related ones, are not.

How NTC Thermistors and RTDs Differ

Blog Jul 14, 2020

Selecting the best sensor for temperature measurement can be a daunting task. Learn more about NTC thermistors and RTDs, their differences, and how they are best suited to deliver temperature measurement accuracy in a wide range of designs.

Resistance Classification and Its Parameters

Blog Jul 8, 2020

A resistor is a current-limiting component. After the resistor is connected to the circuit, the resistance of the resistor is fixed. Generally, it has two pins, which can limit the current through the branch connected to it.

Working Principle and Detection Method of Film Capacitor

Blog Jul 7, 2020

Capacitors can be used to provide important ride-through (or hold) energy or to reduce ripple and noise in power conversion circuits. Choosing the right type of capacitor can have a profound impact on the overall size, cost, and performance of your system.

Understanding How Quantum Technologies Can Work

Blog Jun 30, 2020

Quantum technologies are starting to be developed, and if realized to their full potential, will be able to outperform classical computing technologies in many ways. Here, we look at the theory behind how basic quantum technologies are starting to work and how certain functions will work in the future.

What Is a Linear System?

Blog Jun 23, 2020

This article explains the essential aspects of linear systems, which play a fundamental role in electrical engineering and signal processing.

Resistor Basics: Resistors in Series and Parallel

Blog Jun 19, 2020

Resistors are usually connected in a circuit in various ways, and the two most basic ways are series and parallel. This article will mainly introduce these two connection methods, including their definitions, formulas, circuit diagrams, examples and identification methods.