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K2-W op amp
Analog

Modeling on Mondays: The GAP/R K2-W Vacuum-Tube Op Amp in SPICE (Part 4)

After a brief review of the history of the K2-W vacuum-tube op amp, an LTspice model is used to create its schematic in preparation for SPICE simulation.
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Power

The Role of Snubber Circuits in Modern Switching Technologies

Learn how modern snubber circuits are mitigating the challenges posed by advanced semiconductor technologies in power electronics.
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Vacuum tubes
Analog

Modeling on Mondays: Nonlinear SPICE Models of Vacuum-Tube Triodes (Part 3)

Recognizing the nonlinear behavior of the 12AX7 vacuum tube, used in audio and old op-amp applications, Dr. Dyer compares various models for fit to real-world device data.
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2. The VPX3-1262 Intel Processor is a 100-GbE-enabled single-board computer with Intel Raptor Lake processor.
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Model-Based Systems Engineering Helps with Rugged Systems Design

A successful model-based engineering effort for rugged system infrastructure design will result in shorter development cycles, fewer failures and rework, more innovation, and ...
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Analog

Modeling on Mondays: An Intro to Simulation of Vacuum-Tube Triodes in SPICE (Part 2)

A brief overview of the history and operating principles of vacuum tubes is discussed, after which Dr. Stephen Dyer shows how to model them in SPICE in their active region of ...
Looking at Secure Serial Flash Memory for Secure Boot
Memory

Secure Serial Flash Memory Augments Secure Boot

Offering firmware integrity protection among other features, Winbond’s secure serial flash memory facilitates secure boot.
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Power

How to Model, Measure, and Reduce EMI Noise

Electromagnetic-interference (EMI) disturbances are on the rise and becoming more intense due to more complex and powerful designs. Engineers can take several courses of action...
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Power

Comparing Single-Phase Controller and Multiphase Converter Solutions

What’s the better option: a single-phase controller design or two converters interleaved in a dual-phase design? This article shares insight into the design considerations and...
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Software

Proprietary RTOS APIs Impede Development

Open standard RTOS application programming interfaces, such as POSIX pthread, help enhance software development.