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    • Ideas for Design

    IFD articles are short technical articles contributed by our readers that tackle basic problems in a simple fashion. Check out our Contribute page for details on how you can provide an Ideas for Design article.
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    Ideas for Design Volume 2 eBook

    May 25, 2023
    This is the second edition in our Ideas for Design eBook series. Check out the collection of great Ideas that have stood the test of time.
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    Dostal's Designs: Limit Current with Integrated MOSFET

    May 2, 2023
    Excessive current flow must be prevented so that the electrical circuit can be reliably protected.
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    Dostal's Designs: Ideas for Design Video Series

    March 14, 2023
    Analog Devices' Frederik Dostal presents this Ideas for Design video series about power and analog tips.
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    Ideas for Design Volume 3

    Oct. 19, 2021
    Check out the latest collection of classic design ideas we've put together for engineers and developers.
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    Latest Ideas for Design

    Aug. 31, 2021
    Check out our most recently published IFDs.

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    Ideas for Design Volume 2

    Feb. 10, 2021
    Check out the latest collection of design nuggets for engineers and developers.
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    Ideas for Design Volume 1 eBook

    Jan. 28, 2021
    This is the first in our Ideas for Design eBook series. Check out the collection of great Ideas that have stood the test of time.
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    Ideas for Design Volume 1

    July 9, 2020
    Check out this collection of great Ideas for Design that have stood the test of time.
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    Welcome to Electronic Design’s Ideas for Design

    June 10, 2020
    Electronic Design opens its archives to bring you Ideas for Design. These short articles present useful circuits and designs and have been very popular over the years.
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    Contribute Content to Electronic Design

    Feb. 5, 2020
    What We Are Looking ForElectronic Design accepts contributed content that is technically oriented and of interest to our audience that includes engineers, programmers, developers...
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    60 Years of Ideas for Design

    Oct. 2, 2012
    This year, we celebrate Electronic Design's 60th Anniversary with a special look at our most popular department, Ideas for Design.
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    A Look Back At 40 Years Of Ideas For Design

    Oct. 2, 2008
    Though many facets of design execution have changed significantly over time, numerous core ideas for design remain timeless.