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What are the latest advances in radar and LiDAR technologies for sensor fusion: part 1
11+ hour, 42+ min ago (316+ words) February 19, 2026 By RFrank The size of a radar system, including its aperture (the antenna's opening that transmits and receives microwave energy), is directly related to its performance'larger apertures result in higher resolution. Different designs provide increased apertures. Existing medium-range radar…...
DC link capacitors rated for continuous operation up to +125 °C
1+ week, 1+ day ago (92+ words) The B3271xP series from TDK Corporation is a range of DC link film capacitors rated for operating temperatures up to +125 "C with no power derating to +105 "C, designed for automotive and industrial power electronics such as xEV traction inverters, onboard chargers,…...
Contending with Windows 10’s retirement: part 4
2+ week, 2+ day ago (321+ words) February 3, 2026 By Rick Nelson A continuous process of technical architecture modernization can help you prepare for any operating system's inevitable demise. With the retirement of Windows 10, as described in part 1 of this series, users of the operating system to control…...
How do different winding architectures impact transformer leakage inductance and parasitic capacitance?
2+ week, 3+ day ago (669+ words) February 2, 2026 By Rakesh Kumar, PhD This article examines how specific turn progressions, ranging from U-Type to Serpentine and 3D-molded sector windings, impact the parasitic profile of magnetic components. Parasitic self-capacitance refers to the electric field energy stored within the winding…...
How can designers evaluate and benchmark sensor fusion systems for autonomous machines?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (336+ words) January 8, 2026 By RFrank Many machine learning environments, including sensor fusion evaluations, start with ground truth (accurate, verified data that serves as a benchmark for comparison) or simulated ground truth data. A frequently used approach for calculating sensor KPIs records thousands…...
Choosing the Right Overcurrent Protection for Next-Gen Consumer Electronic Designs
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (599+ words) By Paulius Juskevicius, Littelfuse, Inc. Traditional fuses are single-use protection components that permanently open the circuit when exposed to current beyond their rated threshold. They operate by melting a conductive element when the heat generated from overcurrent exceeds a critical…...
Locate ESD sources using an oscilloscope and two antennas
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (606+ words) December 25, 2025 By Kenneth Wyatt The key to identifying the location of an ESD source is by measuring the time of arrival between the two antennas. A tablet oscilloscope, such as the Micsig TO3004 oscilloscope [4], is ideal for this application because all…...
What are the design challenges when using SPAD sensors?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (283+ words) December 23, 2025 By Jeff Shepard The avalanche current can be sufficient to damage the device if not quenched quickly. The readout circuit must detect the leading edge of the avalanche, generate an output pulse, and quickly reduce the bias to VB…...
USB oscilloscope software adds waveform overlays and other new features
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (91+ words) Picoscope 7.2 makes troubleshooting easier by highlighting decision points on waveforms. New features include: Waveform overlays, which let you see differences in captured signals, helping you identify glitches on other intermittent occurrences; Measurement Indicators: the software places visual markers on waveforms,…...
High-standoff RF switch protects aerospace and defense front ends
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (150+ words) December 16, 2025 By rtraiger Menlo Microsystems, Inc.announced the launch of its MM5130-NLX switch, a high-standoff RF front-end protection solution designed for the most demanding aerospace and defense (A&D) applications. The switch will be showcased at Booth #443 during the 62nd Annual Association…...