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ADC for programmable logic uses one capacitor.
Nov 12, 2009 ... Jef Thone and Robert Puers, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium Edited by Martin Rowe and Fran Granville Many electronic devices require user input for setting the application properties. Typical input devices include pushbuttons, potentiometers, and ...
Negative-to-negative switch-mode converter offers high current and high efficiency.
Nov 12, 2009 ... Budge Ing, Maxim Integrated Products Inc, Sunnyvale, CA Edited by Martin Rowe and Fran Granville When converting a negative-output power supply to one with less-negative output, you must ensure that variations in input voltage don't affect the output voltage. All such ...
Industry standards lead push toward energy-efficient computing.
Nov 12, 2009 ... By Lee Harrison, Peritus Power Environmental concerns and rising energy costs are spurring industry and government groups to develop requirements for high-efficiency AC and DC power conversion, leading to energy-efficient servers. Meeting the newest specifications will demand ...
Fader switch uses inexpensive controller.
Nov 12, 2009 ... William Grill, Lenexa, KS Edited by Martin Rowe and Fran Granville Customizing a model or a simulator with a bit of illumination is a nice touch. Rather than a simple on or off, you can add a touch of both refinement and control to your display with fading light ....
Use two phases to cut current and improve EMI.
Nov 12, 2009 ... Goran Perica, Linear Technology, Milpitas, CA Edited by Martin Rowe and Fran Granville In dc/dc-converter applications in which the input voltage may be lower or higher than the output voltage, you can use either a flyback converter or a SEPIC ...