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WEBToday on EE World. FAQ on pull-up/pull-down resistors: part 2. Transformer drivers enable compact, low-noise isolated power supplies. JEDEC releases test protocol for output capacitance hysteresis in power devices. Dual latch sensor offers consistent phase shift for ECU calculations.
The hot-wire anemometer, Part 1: Principles
WEBMar 20, 2020 · The hot wire anemometer for measuring fluid speed offers unique advantages but also has some challenging use issues. You are undoubtedly familiar with the classic wind-speed anemometer with three cups rotating as the wind blows, while a tachometer reports the revolutions rate (Figure 1).This is a “tried and true” way to measure large-scale wind speed.
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MIM/MOM capacitor extraction boosts analog and RF designs
WEBApr 29, 2020 · MIM/MOM capacitors. Metal-insulator-metal (MIM) and metal-oxide-metal (MOM) capacitors are widely used in analog/RF designs because of their desirable characteristics: High-capacity density due to minimum width and spacing of metals. Good matching characteristics due to lateral coupling. Symmetric plate design.
The basics: What is EMC? - Electrical Engineering News and Products
WEBJan 12, 2022 · EMC stands for Electromagnetic compatibility, which means that a device is compatible with (i.e., no interference is caused by) its electromagnetic (EM) environment. It does not emit levels of EM energy that generate electromagnetic interference (EMI) in other devices in the vicinity. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is the interference ...
Electronic engines valves: an idea whose time has come … and …
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Designing a Type-C electronically marked cable – Part 1
WEBJun 28, 2016 · Summary This article discusses the newly emerging specifications, USB Type-C and Power Delivery (PD). Part 1 will introduce the USB 3.0 specification and its capabilities. Part 2 will explain various aspects related to the design of Electronically Marked Type-C cables. Introduction The USB Type-C is the …
The electromagnetic rail aircraft launch system: Objectives and …
WEBJun 11, 2019 · Now, a long-awaited replacement which is based on a radically new approach called the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) is closer to full tests and eventual deployment, using an electromagnetic “rail gun” to launch/arrest aircraft. The development has been long and troubled, and there is no assurance it will succeed.
Switches: The complete guide - Electrical Engineering News and …
WEBSep 23, 2021 · Switches: The complete guide. From DIP, rotary DIP, and slide switches to tactile, rocker, push button, and toggle switches, there is a nearly limitless range of mechanical switches differing in size, shape, interfaces, and features. Although a relatively basic component in electronic design, each switch type has its benefits, drawbacks, and ...
What is leakage current? - Electrical Engineering News and Products
WEBJul 24, 2017 · Leakage current can create a constant waste of energy, and in consumer end-user circles is called “vampire power” loss; the answer to which is to unplug chargers when not in use. Power loss is not the only problem that leakage current can create, however. Current can leak from one circuit to another if …