In recent years passive intermodulation (PIM) has become a major concern for wireless service providers and those responsible for building and maintaining wireless networks. The increase in awareness around PIM…
There are four options for their DC/DC converters when determining the power needs for their end product. This paper will focus on the discussion of options (1) and (2) and…
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…
What do major retailers desire in their stores? They want merchandise to appear attractive and inviting to potential customers. LUXEON CoB with CrispWhite Technology, a new LED alternative to conventional…
Digital power is one of the most important technologies for reducing power consumption and managing the growing power complexity in modern electronic systems.
This paper explores the many benefits for system…
This whitepaper discusses the factors that need to be considered when selecting rated currents of circuit breakers.
Thermal circuit breakers for equipment (CBE) protect motors and transformers against electrical overloading.…
Medical device designers have become increasingly interested in the Linux® operating system (OS), largely because of its open source model. Linux lets the designer leverage a large pool of developers,…
This paper will examine the key packaging challenges in the fabrication of a 1000x1000 OXC, using MOEMS (micro-optical-electromechanical-systems) mirrors in 2N configurations.
It will describe how wafer-scale-integration (WSI) allowed for much…
Today's front-end power supplies are using innovative designs and enhanced thermal management techniques to bring power density and efficiency levels to new highs and form factors to new lows. As…
Timing components such as low jitter oscillators and clocks are necessary to facilitate increasing data rates in high speed digital designs. As part of the overall system design, the components…
The question of whether to make or buy a component has been around as long as engineering departments. The answer is rarely obvious, as there are many factors to consider.…
Manufacturers, with innovation driven by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), are poised to significantly improve productivity and efficiency. The result will be lower operational costs, reduced waste and an…