Simon Bramble graduated from Brunel University in London in 1991 with a degree in electrical engineering and electronics, specializing in analog electronics and power. He has spent his career in analog electronics and worked at Maxim and Linear Technology (both now part of Analog Devices).
Simon Bramble
Simon Bramble
Areas of interest of the author: Measurement Supply
Publications on RadioLocman by the author Simon Bramble:
- Accurately sensing high currentsAbstract This article describes a circuit that facilitates the measurement of currents from amps to hundreds of amps with a high degree of precision. Introduction There are many applications that require the measurement of current. Many digital multimeters can measure...Feb 24, 2026
- Protecting your prototype with automotive overvoltage protectionAbstract This article describes the use of a load dump protection circuit to prevent accidental overvoltage/reverse-voltage conditions during prototyping. This simple circuit can prevent hours of rework caused by momentary lapses of concentration when an incorrect power...Nov 21, 2025
- Pushbuttons and digital potentiometer control boost converterDigitally controlled potentiometers are useful for generating analog control voltages under the control of a microcontroller. In some applications, manual pushbutton switches could replace a microcontroller and simplify product design. Mechanical switches exhibit contact bounce,...Oct 11, 2021