Integrated Circuit

Over the past few years, electronics manufacturers and OEMs have faced a perfect storm: persistent inflation, ongoing supply chain volatility, and unpredictable market demand. In response, many companies increased their purchasing to avoid stockouts—only to find themselves months later sitting on surplus inventory. Today, this glut of excess stock is putting financial pressure on businesses…

The global chip shortage that began in 2020 sent shockwaves across industries, exposing vulnerabilities in even the most established supply chains. From automakers halting production to consumer electronics delays and telecom network bottlenecks, the shortage reshaped how companies source, manage, and forecast electronic components. Today, while supply constraints have started to ease, the lessons learned…

In the rapidly developing fields of automated manufacturing, space engineering, medical diagnostics, and scientific instruments, the need for accurate and highly precise data has never been more urgent than it is today. Analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) are essential components of these systems. However, not all ADCs perform equally, especially in applications that require high accuracy, correctness,…

Designing high-efficiency audio systems using Texas Instruments’ TPA32xx series class-D amplifiers offers numerous benefits—high power density, excellent thermal performance, and digital-friendly integration. But one critical area often overlooked in implementation is the proper grounding of analog inputs, especially when using single-ended (SE) inputs instead of differential. In this article, we’ll walk through the best practices…

Brushless electric motors (BLDC) have become the preferred solution in areas that require high efficiency, reliability, and control accuracy, such as electric vehicles, drones, factory automation, and cooling fans in telecommunications infrastructure. But how can brushless electric motors be controlled with precision? This guide will explain the basic concepts, control methods, main components, and how…

In modern motion control systems, which are widely used inelectric vehicles,robotic arms,industrial automation, andsmart home appliances,audible noise is not just an unpleasant source of disturbance. It can be an indicator of design efficiency or the presence of potential mechanical/electrical stress. Audible noise is typically generated by PWM motors, magnets in coils, or resonance in mechanical…

With the growing demand for highly efficient electric vehicle (EV) drive units, the adoption of silicon carbide (SiC) traction converters has accelerated significantly. Known for their high breakdown voltage, fast switching speed, and low operating losses, SiC MOSFETs are completely changing the design of converters. However, to realize their true efficiency potential, it is not…