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Microcontroller Performs Multiple Instrumentation Measurements

In this Idea for Design, a PIC16F886 is used to perform six different instrument functions, ranging from a voltmeter to a frequency counter.
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Microcontroller Monitors Ionizers in Manufacturing Process

This design idea applies to ionizer machines that must have reliable testing of integrated circuits to ensure high-quality production.
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Adding a Flexible Current Limit

Voltage converters rarely offer an adjustable current limit. However, a high-side N-channel MOSFET static switch driver offers a possible solution to not only limiting current...
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Using PoL DC-DCs to Solve Voltage Accuracy, Efficiency, Latency Issues

Rather than implement a space-consuming controller FET solution to handle high currents, a monolithic PoL converter with internal FETs might be the right answer for your design...
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Use Bode Plots to Meet Dynamic-Control-Behavior Requirements

The speed and regulation stability of the control loop for a power supply’s fixed output voltage can be observed and assessed with a Bode plot. Here’s how it’s done.
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Voltage Conversion in Four Quadrants

A four-quadrant dc-dc converter offers an elegant way to control currents and voltages, and is able to set current to any level.
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CNC Your PCB Prototype

Grinding out copper is one way to create a printed circuit board, and low-cost CNC milling machines have improved to the point where it’s possible for many.
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Microcontroller Efficiently Measures Frequency and Period

Take advantage of the PIC16’s signal measurement timer module for quick and accurate measurements.
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Gated Oscillator Starts Without Delay

This Idea for Design shows how proper component selection can help reduce startup time for gated oscillators.