RF signal generators are widely used throughout the electronics industry. Getting the most value out of a signal generator requires a good understanding of its basic operation and function, as well as its key specifications....More
Peter Shopp talks with Electronic Design's Paul Whytock and Joe Desposito about Mouser's progress in Europe. A key driver behind this is the establishment of nine local European Customer Support Centers....More
This article looks at how the PI2211 hot swap controller and circuit breaker models MOSFET thermal characteristics internally while providing protection from circuit card insertion, steady state use and fault conditions....More
The LM3463, a six-channel LED driver from TI featuring dynamic headroom control for high-power applications, is being touted as the industry’s first wide-input voltage LED driver with multiple dimming...More
A big question on people's minds at this year's Electronica show in Munich will be: How is the international electronics industry riding out the financial storm created by the Euro zone crisis?...More
Despite the fact that lighting is seen as a relatively simple application, choosing the right connector type and construction material can be quite a challenge....More
Design issues associated with elctronic devices that are continually plugged-in and turned on: excessive standby power draw, and susceptibility to voltage transients....More