As the number of Power Over Ethernet (PoE) powered device (PD) applications grows, market pressures are driving designers to lower the cost and complexity of the DC-DC converters that power them, ...

For reliability, designers must create flex circuits that are neither too thick nor bend too much. • Every flex circuit has a neutral-bend axis. • Smaller circuit thickness reduces the risk of damage ...

In the electrical profession, questions still arise about what type of circuit breaker to use with surge protectors. Don't make this task more difficult than it has to be. Choosing the right device is ...

An SR latch is a basic memory element in digital electronics that stores binary data using Set and Reset inputs. This tutorial covers the SR latch truth table, the circuit diagram, and the working ...

Abstract: The choice of the clock-and-data-recovery (CDR) architecture in serial links dictates many of the block-level circuit specs. In the first half of this tutorial we will discuss the basics of ...

Abstract: Dynamic device and circuit parameter variations degrade processor performance, energy efficiency, yield, and reliability across all market segments, ranging from small embedded cores in an ...

Circuit breakers are used in nearly all electrical systems — from residential dwellings to electric utility facilities. We rely on them to protect our systems from damaging overcurrents and short ...

After the critical circuits, we like to examine the printed-circuit board (PCB) stackup. Like the schematic, board stackup decisions are often made prior to routing and placement, so this is a good ...