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Analog

When Kirchhoff’s Law Doesn’t Work

A vigorous argument has emerged on the premise that Kirchhoff’s law will fail when energy is dynamically added to the circuit.
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Analog

What’s All This Pease Prototype Stuff, Anyhow?

Digging through boxes of the prototype circuits that Bob Pease had amassed over the years proved to be a fun time for all involved.
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Automation

The IoT Really Does Work in the Factory

Industrial IoT pays off big in terms of reduced maintenance and operating costs. As Paul Rako discovered, implementing an IO-Link chip can help cultivate those advantages by managing...
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Power

Making 12-V Power More Reliable

With the heavy use of 12-V accessory devices in applications from automotive to industrial, it’s crucial that design engineers know the quality of device they’re using, especially...
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Analog

What’s All This Shush Circuit Stuff, Anyhow?

Quiet please! Paul Rako builds an analog circuit that sounds out a shush noise when the room gets too loud.
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Analog

Is Automated Analog Layout Finally a Reality?

Methods for EDA in digital layout continue to advance, but progress on the analog layout side has seemingly stalled—or are there signs showing otherwise? Here are some thoughts...
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Power

A Tour of the 2019 APEC Power Conference Show Floor

Power electronics components on display targeted every corner of industry, from consumer to industrial to automotive. Paul Rako got to meet up with a number of the movers and ...
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Analog

The Front End: Taking the Mystery Out of “Minimum Stable Gain”

Compensated…Decompensated…Optimized for higher-gain apps…What does it all mean? The Filter Wizard reaches back in time to bring some clarity to “op-amp compensation.”
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Test & Measurement

The Effect of Wire-Path Resistance on Battery Measurements

Wire and contact resistance, which can lead to voltage drops, will wreak havoc when testing cells. Here are some tips that can help you alleviate those headaches.