Basics of Design

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SPICE veteran Mike Engelhardt provides sage insight on best practices for drawing schematics.
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With shingled magnetic recording (SMR) technology, enterprises can leverage higher-density storage systems and lower TCO.
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As electronics technology advances, concerns mount about EMI. This article looks at EMI mitigation methods when dealing with high frequencies in switching power supplies.
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Various methods, from shielding to optimized PCB layout, can be applied to significantly reduce high levels of EMI in power supplies.
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GaN semiconductors enhance power density and efficiency in automotive systems for on-board chargers (OBCs), high-voltage DC-DC converters, and electric-vehicle charging stations...
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When measuring the amount of electromagnetic energy incident on a surface, engineers refer to the “incident power density” metric.
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Electrical isolation is defined as the separation between two circuits that will restrict the direct current and any unwanted alternating current in a power supply.
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An electromagnetic pulse—or EMP—is an impending event capable of returning the world’s society back to the dark ages. Here’s an overview of some of the methods that could help...
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The spotlight falls on more obscure facets of high-voltage tech, including water trees, “macTaM,” and cable sections in overhead/underground line-transmission systems.