This paper explains the different dimensions that are used to classify performance in flash storage. It will highlight the difference between crucial performance numbers and explain why these numbers should only be considered as a rough point of reference. The reasons for this are the various factors that influence read...
Published: May 20, 2020
Optical image stabilization (OIS) addresses the quality of images, and is an idea that has been around for at least 30 years. It has only recently made its way into the low-cost consumer camera market, and will soon be migrating to the higher end camera phones. This paper provides an overview of common design practices...
Published: Jul 19, 2018
Multi-hop mesh protocols, such as Zigbee® , are getting a lot of press for their ability to link together low data-rate Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications. Zigbee, in particular, is targeting itself as the standard bearer for wireless, low-power meshing protocols. Many of the features of a Zigbee solution touch...
Published: Jul 23, 2018
Low-power electrical transients generated within a facility are the primary cause of failure to AC/DC power supplies. These transients reduce the life of power supplies and create unplanned downtime.
This document will explain why these transients cause failure and outline how placing high-power transient voltage...
Published: Jul 24, 2018
Standard industrial interfaces such as RS-485 and RS-232 are commonly used for unidirectional and bidirectional data transfer in a range of applications that encompass everything from medical monitoring to test and measurement equipment.
This paper presents the reasons for galvanic isolation in board designs that...
Published: Jul 23, 2018
More and more consumers are looking to Hi-Res source material and playback devices for a premium listening experience. Balanced armature drivers provide the high frequency bandwidth necessary to demonstrate Hi-Res Audio capability in earphones.
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Published: Jul 20, 2018
In many switching power converters, rectifier diodes are used to obtain the DC output voltage. The conduction loss of a diode rectifier contributes significantly to the overall power loss, especially for low-voltage, high-current converter applications. The conduction loss of a rectifying diode is given by the product...
Published: Jul 23, 2018
Allegro MicroSystems, LLC is a world leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing high-performance integrated circuits (ICs), which incorporate high performance magnetic transducers.
This whitepaper provides a basic understanding of the giant magnetoresistance (GMR) effect and how Allegro uses this technology...
Published: Jul 26, 2018
Radar warning equipment is installed in all types of airborne platforms such as airplanes, helicopters, etc., and in naval or ground based platforms. This equipment protects the platforms and all personnel operating the platform such as pilots, naval staff, etc.
The purpose of the radar warning equipment is...
Published: Oct 07, 2020
Analog Devices’ new RF and microwave (MW) switch and attenuator products implemented in advanced silicon process benefit inherent advantages of silicon technology compared to legacy counterparts using gallium-arsenide (GaAs). This paper provides highlights on features and key performance parameters of the new switch...
Published: Jul 19, 2018
This paper reviews the state of the art of electric drives technology in three specific areas (a) technical requirements of high−performance ac machines control, (b) most popular electrical machines and (c) control techniques. Key development trends including the dominance of ac adjustable speed drives in new applications,...
Published: Feb 21, 2019
Over the years, a number of methods have been proposed to realize fractional-N frequency synthesis that are based on the basic concepts of traditional integer-N synthesis [1,5]. Among these methods, three techniques are best known in the industry: fractional divider-based, current injection-based, and ∆Σ modulator-based...
Published: Jul 20, 2018
Wireless technology has been used in industry for many years and has provided reliable communications for monitoring and controlling remote processes, including mission-critical applications.
Understanding the capabilities and limitations of the various technologies will allow users to realize the benefits of wireless...
Published: Jul 24, 2018
This white paper presents a reference design of an IoT sensor system optimized for wearable applications. It describes the challenges that may arise during the feasibility study and design phases of a wearable device and gives practical advice for hardware designers.
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Published: Jul 20, 2018