When it comes to Computer-on-Module (COM) solutions for embedded computing applications, selecting the right form factor and processor for the application can be a challenging task for design engineers.
COM solutions provide a cost-effective computer building block: a COM is a development board featuring a computer...
Published: Jul 06, 2021
To ensure the stability of voltage regulators and switchedmode power supplies, the control loop behavior must be measured and characterized. A well compensating voltage controller enables stable output voltages and reduces the influence of load changes and supply voltage variations. The quality of this control circuit...
Published: Jun 04, 2020
Ask system designers to list the problems they face – it doesn’t matter whether they’re building mobile consumer, automotive, industrial, medical or scientific applications – and inevitably they’ll mention optimizing host processor performance. It’s hardly surprising. The event-driven...
Published: Jul 19, 2018
Every type of electronic equipment – from PCs, servers and network equipment, to home theaters, computer peripherals and mobile devices – is vulnerable to damage caused by power surges and line noise interference. With a relatively modest investment, surge protectors offer a highly effective way to protect...
Published: Jul 24, 2018
Power design in data centers is getting substantial attention—particularly by facilities and engineering personnel—as organizations pursue constant improvements in reliability and energy efficiency.
At the same time, however, many IT professionals tend to spend little time or energy on the specific products...
Published: Jul 25, 2018
Micro ACTION PIN (MAP) connectors from Tyco Electronics have taken through-hole connector technology to a new level— significantly reducing hole diameters compared to previous designs, while retaining the assembly and operational advantages of press-fit connectors.
This paper briefly reviews the salient electrical...
Published: Jul 25, 2018
The focus of this article is to address the need to utilize the latest circuit protection technology available to increase the effi ciency of a battery powered remote panel deployed with a SCADA system. Before discussing the newest circuit breaker technology for SCADA systems, there needs to be a review of what a SCADA...
Published: Jul 17, 2018
In some cases, mobile Application Processors (AP) may not have enough interfaces to support the number of image sensor inputs required for a particular application. In other cases, the processing latency between image sensors and imaging data may be too large. The Lattice Semiconductor Dual MIPI CSI-2 to Single MIPI CSI-2...
Published: Jul 19, 2018
Adding security to a device costs extra money, time, power consumption and makes everything worse. The only reason for adding security to a device is the need to improve marketing – security components help to sell more products. To participate in the evolution of Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things and cloud technologies...
Published: Sep 21, 2020
The next generation of AC solutions for LED bulbs and luminaires has arrived. Traditional AC LEDs have been in production for many years and although they simplify design solutions, they have several limitations.
Today’s Acrich2 solutions from Seoul Semiconductor combine a AC - integrated power IC technology...
Published: Jul 24, 2018
This paper discusses the usage of common sensor types and how sensors can be effectively combined in a complementary fashion. It introduces the state-ofthe-art InvenSense™ MotionProcessing™ technology through the integration of gyros from InvenSense and a reference design that enables developers to create advanced...
Published: Jul 19, 2018
The first rule of war is “know your enemy”. It is the same principle with Solid State Lighting (SSL) – if you don’t understand how an LED behaves, don’t be surprised when your application doesn’t succeed.
LEDs are non-linear devices. If a low voltage is applied to an LED it does...
Published: Jul 25, 2018
The digital signage market is experiencing rapid growth. Organizations across a wide range of industries are making large investments in the content, source machinery and displays that comprise digital signage systems. The choice to protect these investments from power problems is crucial—yet frequently overlooked....
Published: Jul 25, 2018
The importance of LED technology in the lighting industry has increased rapidly in the last few years. Bright, power-saving light emitting diodes now produce not only pleasant light but also offer ecological and financial advantages compared with conventional light bulbs.
Artificial light is an indispensable...
Published: Jul 26, 2018
