Find signal bandwidth its harmonics
Find a signal's bandwidth from its harmonics
May 4, 2026 Articles

There are several ways to evaluate the bandwidth of a signal in the time domain and frequency domain. Previously we looked at the classic relationship of rise time (tR) and bandwidth (f3dB)...

Battery switch
Battery switch
May 3, 2026 Circuits

Given two batteries, it chooses the one to connect to the load based on the voltage measured at their poles. It can also be used to switch DC power supplies...

EPC expands offering 100 integrated GaN
EPC expands the offering of 100 V integrated GaN power stages optimized for motor drives with improved control and protection
May 3, 2026 News

Efficient Power Conversion has introduced a new generation of 100 V integrated GaN power-stage ICs...

Simple circuit interfaces differential capacitance sensor
Simple circuit interfaces differential capacitance sensor
Apr 30, 2026 Articles

This design based on an SR latch and two RC networks is, unlike many alternative solutions, neither complex nor expensive...

What that signal bandwidth
What's that signal's bandwidth?
Apr 29, 2026 Articles

The term bandwidth is used and abused in many situations. I recall one meeting where the word was used to refer to...

Give bare-metal multicore processing try
Give bare-metal multicore processing a try
Apr 28, 2026 Articles

Multicore processing boosts performance and energy efficiency in many coding situations. Bare-metal algorithms further enhance these benefits...

Double-duty current loop transmitter
Double-duty current loop transmitter
Apr 27, 2026 Circuits

Tracking down rodentia (or otherwise)-caused cable cuts, and differentiating them from normal open circuits, is critical. Evolving the circuit design for expanded functionality makes it even more valuable...

Tiny continuity tester
Tiny continuity tester
Apr 26, 2026 Circuits

Figure shows a simple tester, based on an ATtiny202, a piezo buzzer, and an LED, for checking circuit wiring or tracing out the tracks on a PCB...

How build 1000 ZVS induction heater
How to build a 1000 W ZVS induction heater using a resonant RLC circuit
Apr 23, 2026 Circuits

Let’s melt metals using the ZVS technique applied to a 1,000 W RLC resonant circuit. Have you ever wondered how intense the electromagnetic fields surrounding us can be?...

LM555 begets basic bang bang thermostat
LM555 begets basic bang bang thermostat
Apr 22, 2026 Circuits

Circuit morphs the versatile 555 into a circuit that’s quite different from its usual role as an analog oscillator or timer. Here it’s combined with an NTC thermistor, and one resistors to make a resistor-programmed ON/OFF thermostat...