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Defining and measuring strain: part 3
49+ min ago (153+ words) Log in to bookmark articles! We can then calculate VO: From part 1, we know that We can now substitute R(GF)e "for DR in our equation for VO: The Figure 4 trace in blue plots VO vs e "for the…...
FAQ on the basics of FMCW Li DAR: part 1
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (385+ words) When engineers hear the phrase Li DAR, an acronym for Light Detection and Ranging, they generally think of time-of-flight (To F) systems. To F Li DAR is widely used in automotive and robotic applications to "see" surroundings and obstacles. But there…...
What are the latest advances in radar and Li DAR technologies for sensor fusion: part 3
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (419+ words) February 20, 2026 By RFrank In addition to improved performance from individual sensing technologies, including radar and light detection and ranging (Li DAR), other ongoing advances for sensor fusion are required for more complex advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and to achieve the…...
What are the latest advances in radar and Li DAR technologies for sensor fusion: part 1
2+ mon, 3+ week 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
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (92+ words) The B3271x P 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 x EV traction inverters,…...
Contending with Windows 10s retirement: part 4
3+ mon, 1+ week 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?
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (669+ words) February 2, 2026 By Rakesh Kumar, Ph D This article examines how specific turn progressions, ranging from U-Type to Serpentine and 3 D-molded sector windings, impact the parasitic profile of magnetic components. Parasitic self-capacitance refers to the electric field energy stored within the…...
How can designers evaluate and benchmark sensor fusion systems for autonomous machines?
4+ mon, 4+ day 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
4+ 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
4+ mon, 2+ 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…...