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In-Line Ammeter Applications and Measurement Procedures

In-Line Ammeter Applications and Measurement Procedures

Learn how to best utilize an in-line ammeter and what applications they are used in.


Digital Electronics Basics: Exclusive Gate, Logic Diagrams, and De Morgan Theorem

Digital Electronics Basics: Exclusive Gate, Logic Diagrams, and De Morgan Theorem

Learn about the combinational logic gates XOR and XNOR and the usefulness of logic diagrams and De Morgan’s theorem.


Learn About Basic Continuity Testers, Series, and Parallel Ohmmeters

Learn About Basic Continuity Testers, Series, and Parallel Ohmmeters

To check a circuit, two of the factors that should be taken into account are continuity and resistance. The test required determines the type of…


Light as an Electrical Energy Source

Light as an Electrical Energy Source

In this article, the second in our series, we’ll discuss phenomena, such as photoelectric effect and photoconductive effect, that can be used to…


Grounding and Bonding to Prevent Static Electricity in the Petroleum Industry

Grounding and Bonding to Prevent Static Electricity in the Petroleum Industry

Learn how to prevent the threats of static electricity in flammable gas and vapor-laden atmospheres.


What is a FinFET?

What is a FinFET?

This article explores FinFET structure, their uses in a variety of applications, and the advantages and disadvantages they have over MOSFETs.


Vibration-Proof Capacitor Technology

Vibration-Proof Capacitor Technology

To verify that components are sufficiently protected against vibration damage, we must first set ourselves a standard of acceptability.


Technical Articles Sep 10, 2020 by
Radiation Performance of Enhancement-Mode GaN Power Devices

Radiation Performance of Enhancement-Mode GaN Power Devices

SWaP Benefits to Reduce Power Consumption in High Reliability Microprocessors

SWaP Benefits to Reduce Power Consumption in High Reliability Microprocessors

This article features Teledyne e2v High Reliability Microprocessors have been the workhorses across a broad range of defense, aerospace and other…


Thermal Endurance Estimation of Magnetic Components Used in Embedded Automotive Applications

Thermal Endurance Estimation of Magnetic Components Used in Embedded Automotive Applications

This article reviews the common definitions of temperature stated for an insulating material to have an idea of its resistance to heat versus time.


How to Analyze Control Loop Stability with Bode Plots Using Modern Oscilloscopes

How to Analyze Control Loop Stability with Bode Plots Using Modern Oscilloscopes

This article presents important topics to consider in order to make accurate Bode plots for control loops in switched mode power supplies.


40V Input 35A Silent Switcher Module Regulator for Automotive and Industrial Applications

40V Input 35A Silent Switcher Module Regulator for Automotive and Industrial Applications

This article introduces the LTM8003, a wide input and output range, low noise, 3.5 A stepdown µModule regulator featuring the Silent Switcher…


High CV MLCC DC BIAS Capacitance Loss Explained

High CV MLCC DC BIAS Capacitance Loss Explained

This article highlights EPCI European Passive Components Institute MLCC class II capacitors that results worsening of some electrical parameters.


Presentation of HiRel Microprocessor Innovative Data Converter and SiP Solutions

Presentation of HiRel Microprocessor Innovative Data Converter and SiP Solutions

This article highlights Teledyne e2v space microprocessors that enable increased on-board data processing and an increased Quality of Service.


Super and Ultracapacitors Thousands of Farads Thanks to Double Layer Technology

Super and Ultracapacitors Thousands of Farads Thanks to Double Layer Technology

This article highlights HY-LINE Power Components Super- and Ultracapacitors built using double layer technology used as starting aids for power…


Some Aspects of AESA Power Supply Management

Some Aspects of AESA Power Supply Management

This article considers several features of AESA power supply systems that are useful for engineers specialized in the development of AESAs and…


Temperature Stability Assessment of GaN Power Amplifiers with Matching Tantalum Capacitors

Temperature Stability Assessment of GaN Power Amplifiers with Matching Tantalum Capacitors

Wide bandgap GaN and SiC devices are expected to experience high levels of growth in applications ranging from power conversion to RF transistors…


Integrated Circuits Offer Enhanced Protection & Improved Safety Features for High Reliability Power Supplies

Integrated Circuits Offer Enhanced Protection & Improved Safety Features for High Reliability Power Supplies

This article discusses the high-reliability power systems and increasing efficiency and reliability.


ONE Design Equation for Custom Inductors An Introduction to Power Electronics

ONE Design Equation for Custom Inductors An Introduction to Power Electronics

Over 35 years ago, I started my career in power electronics. I completed a practical power project in my senior year in college, building a 6KV, 20kHz


Balancing Motor Control, Radiation-Tolerance, and Power Consumption in Space Applications

Balancing Motor Control, Radiation-Tolerance, and Power Consumption in Space Applications

This article highlights the importance of the highest possible reliability of the components in motor control used in space applications.