Noise sources used for noise figure and gain measurements are typically controlled by the spectrum analyzer or noise figure meter instruments and are calibrated with their ENR value (Excess noise…
Digital signals and controls are in increasing demand in building management, telecommunications and networking applications. One of the main requirements is for intelligent microcontroller-based interfaces to be incorporated into the…
These micro molding guidelines reflect some of the capabilities we've been asked to produce and are to give a general idea of what can be accomplished. Each project is unique…
The networking industry requires dynamic embedded systems solutions with the flexibility of application specific designs, long-term durability, space constraint requirements, and data integrity.
A common embedded SSD usage in networking applications…
A real-time operating system (RTOS) must be fast and responsive, schedule tasks and manage limited resources, and ensure functions are isolated and free of interference from other functions.
In this report,…
Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) may not be part of your electronic designs just yet, but chances are it will be soon. This wireless connectivity technology has experienced explosive growth over…
Choosing the right electromechanical switch involves many considerations. Panel size, terminal type, actuator style, illumination and contact material are just a few. However these decisions are irrelevant if design engineers…
For applications requiring high power density and high power, but not requiring electrical isolation, the buck converter has been the workhorse topology for many years. Improvements in buck converters over…
The realities of finite petroleum resources and growing global energy needs along with the confidence that we are indeed experiencing global warming caused by burning fossil fuels have awakened governments…
Component testers make it easier for users, such as developers or students, to analyze the signal characteristics of active and passive components.
Developers can quickly check the function of a component,…
Most of us are familiar with the concepts of reliability and MTBF at a superficial level, without considering what lies behind the figures quoted and what significance should be attached…
In recent years tin-copper based solders with a variety of elemental additives have emerged which improve the overall properties and performance of tin-copper solders. These alternative SnCu based solders are…