A similar version of this article appeared in the May 5, 2010 issue of Electronic Design magazine. As portable battery-operated devices continue to shrink in size while adding functionality, their PCB ...

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. A coulomb counter can measure charge that flows into or out of a battery, and small, dedicated ICs can directly ...

There are various reasons why you might need to split a voltage rail in your design. Perhaps the design contains a sensor or an IC that requires a bipolar supply, or you need to make the best use of ...

When designing a system, one of the most important design decisions is choosing what voltage domain(s) to use. Some voltage domains, such as 5 V, are good for noisy and harsh operating environments ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. A piezoelectric motor is a linear motor with bidirectional motion. It uses friction to grip the armature while a ...