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WEB4 days ago · EDN is a website for engineers to find the latest articles, magazines, tools, and blogs on electronics design and technology. Learn about post-quantum cryptography, solar power, AI, and more topics from experts and peers.
USB Type-C PD 3.0 Specification, Charging and Design - EDN
WEBJun 25, 2021 · Learn how USB Type-C power delivery (PD) 3.0 with programmable power supply (PPS) can optimize battery charging for portable devices. Compare PD 2.0 and PD 3.0 specifications and see an example of a USB Type-C PPS power adapter design.
Setup and Hold Time Basics - EDN
WEBApr 19, 2012 · Learn why setup and hold time are important for flip-flops and how they are affected by inverters, transmission gates, and combinational logic. See examples, diagrams, and explanations of positive, zero, and negative hold time.
Automotive HVAC & Cabin Climate Control System Basics - EDN
WEBDec 21, 2012 · Learn how HVAC works in a car and what are the components of the system. The web page does not mention the cabin air temp sensor purpose, but it explains the role of temperature and humidity sensors in automatic climate control.
Cross Sectional Area Of Wire: Formula & Calculation - EDN
WEBNov 15, 2016 · Learn how to find the cross sectional area of a wire or string with a circular cross section using the formula A = pi*R² or the convenient units of circular mils. See a table of wire sizes and current carrying capabilities and …
Setup and Hold Time Equations and Formulas - EDN
WEBAug 10, 2012 · Learn what setup time and hold time are, how they affect the clock-to-Q delay and the operating frequency of digital circuits, and how to calculate them using equations and examples. See the impact of skew, combinational delay and input window on setup and hold violations.
A guide to using FETs for voltage controlled circuits, Part 1
WEBOct 13, 2017 · Learn how to use FETs as voltage controlled resistors, amplifiers, mixers, phase shifters, and filters in audio applications. See examples of current-voltage curves, attenuator circuits, and push-pull configurations.
Eye Diagram Basics: Reading, Analyzing and Applying
WEBDec 16, 2011 · Learn how to use an oscilloscope to create an eye diagram and evaluate signal integrity in high-speed digital transmissions. An eye diagram shows the quality of signals, the effects of jitter, termination, and other impairments.
Understanding USB On-The-Go - EDN
WEBNov 22, 2001 · USB On-The-Go (OTG) is a standard that allows USB devices to communicate directly with each other without a PC host. Learn about the features, benefits, and challenges of OTG, and how to identify the mini-A and mini-B …
Fundamentals of I3C interface communication - EDN
WEBDec 5, 2022 · Learn how I3C is a new serial communication protocol for embedded systems that offers higher data throughput and more advanced features than I2C. Compare the differences between I3C and I2C, and understand the concepts of bus speed, electrical characteristics, device addressing, in-band interrupts, hot-join, and common command …