Basics of Design

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Power

Digging Deeper: Little-Known Aspects of High-Voltage Technology

The spotlight falls on more obscure facets of high-voltage tech, including water trees, “macTaM,” and cable sections in overhead/underground line-transmission systems.
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Analog

Combat Semiconductor Noise with These Isolation Methods

This article examines simulated and experimental techniques that can help minimize noise isolation and coupling in semiconductor technology.
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Analog

Control Ambient Noise Through Isolation and Cancellation

Different methods of passive and active noise isolation and noise cancellation, or combinations of the two types, can be applied to help defeat the noise that plagues most all...
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Test & Measurement

An Introduction to the VNA and Vector Network Analysis

This article provides a brief tutorial on the vector network analyzer, how it works, and its application.
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Timing Decisions 102: Optimize Your Clock Tree

A fundamental look into the clock tree helps engineers gain a better understanding of the timing requirements and associated jitter budgets when designing timing systems.
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Power

DC-DC Converter Design Basics (Part 3): Buck-Boost Converters

The final part of this series details how to build a buck-boost converter using the Renesas SLG47105.
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High Voltage: Dealing with Partial Discharge

Partial discharge occurs when a small area of insulation, in a high-voltage environment, can’t handle the electrical stress level, leading to breakdown.
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Power

More Trusted Techniques to Lower EMI

EMI-mitigating methods discussed in this article include light communications, graphene film shielding, and grounded lids for package shielding.
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The Journey to Low Iq in Bandgap References

This article looks at different methods applied to achieve ultra-low Iq in bandgap references, which are temperature-independent voltage references.
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Tried-and-True Techniques to Lower EMI in Power-Supply Designs

Reducing power-supply electromagnetic interference can be quite challenging. This article presents some powerful tools and techniques to help achieve those EMI goals.