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8T49NS010 Clock Synthesizer and Fanout Buffer/Divider

This reference design features the 8T49NS010 integrated circuit that functions as a clock synthesizer with a built-in fanout buffer and divider. By using an external clock source or a crystal, the 8T49NS010 can generate high performance timing geared towards the communications and datacom markets, especially for applications demanding extremely low phase noise jitter, such as […]

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BLE Smart Car DIY Guide

This BLE smart car is completed based on our latest design bluetooth 4.0 chiped- BLEDuino, L298 Motor shield, smart car body. The smart car production is simple, as DIY enthusiasts can complete their own smart car only in the form of building blocks, and the operation is also very simple, just controlling it via bluetooth

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LTM4623 – Ultrathin 20VIN, 3A Step-Down DC/DC μModule Regulator

Features <2mm Height, Complete Solution in <1cm2 (Single-Sided PCB) or 0.5cm2 (Dual-Sided PCB) Wide Input Voltage Range: 4V to 20V Input Voltage Down to 2.375V with External Bias 0.6V to 5.5V Output Voltage 3A DC Output Current ±1.5% Maximum Total DC Output Voltage Error Current Mode Control, Fast Transient Response Low EMI EN55022 Class B Compliant

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xy-ray x-ray scanner

Problem: with my previous work I can take a PCB x-ray at fairly high resolution (see bond wires like above) but the field of view is pretty small. The above x-ray doesn’t even cover an entire PDIP-40. How can I see the entire PCB?Linear stageLinear stages are great for this sort of project. As I’m

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Theory, Design and Characterization of Delta-Sigma Analog to Digital Converters

In this episode Shahriar explores the world of Delta-Sigma modulators with emphasis on a Delta-Sigma Analog to Digital Converter (ADC). The basic concepts of analog to digital conversion is presented, particularly with respect to quantization noise spectral shape and power density. Next, oversampling ADCs are presented to demonstrate the possibility of increasing SQNR (ENOB) through

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PicoBuck – RGB LED Driver

The PicoBuck is a small and inexpensive 3-channel LED driver. It employs constant-current buck driving which approaches an efficiency of 95% (theoretical). It’s based on AL8805 LED Lighting Buck Driver from Diodes Inc. Description The PicoBuck supports a wide range of input voltages (6v to 20v) which may be connected to the VIN header. It

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Simple and small temperature fan controll

Some notes: 1. The C3 can be omitted, its purpose was to filter noises picked up by connecting cable between board and sensing transistor, but as the transistor is mounted on the board it become unnecessary. 2. R8 is optional and is for reducing the fan speed. Its value must be calculated according the fan

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Scottish chip firm Wolfson improves audio in smartphones

Description The WM7210 is a low-profile silicon digital microphone. It offers high Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) and low power consumption and is suited to a wide variety of consumer applications. The WM7210 incorporates Wolfson’s proprietary CMOS/MEMS membrane technology, offering high reliability and high performance in a miniature, low-profile package. The WM7210 is designed to

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Toshiba launches 256-Gbit 48-layer 3-D NAND flash

Ready for sampling in September, Toshiba’s 48-layer BiCS (Bit Cost Scalable) flash memory stores 256 Gbits using a 3-D vertically stacked cell structure and 3-bit-per-cell triple-level cell technology. By employing this 48-layer vertical stacking process, BiCS flash surpasses the capacity of conventional 2-D NAND flash memory, where cells are arrayed in a planar direction on

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