Building an electronic Etch A Sketch
By Sean Heber Even though I’m a software engineer at heart, I’ve always been fascinated by electronics. When I was a kid, I had a Radio Shack 130-in-1 Electronics Project Kit that…
Understanding LED life and performance
In this article, CML walks buyers through the life and performance of LEDs, explaining how carefully balancing brightness and current can improve life expectancy The lifespan of an LED can…
Integrating intelligent power devices
Intelligent power devices provide increased protection and performance. What is an intelligent power device? Power MOSFET switches are used in myriad systems with applications spanning consumer, industrial, and automotive spaces.…
Shedding Further Light on LED Terminology
The last 10 years has seen an incredible shift in lighting technology as LEDs continue to dominate the market and penetrate new applications and industries. This has bought a range…
Increasing the lifetime of optocouplers
The reliability of an optocoupler can be increased by employing a burn-in procedure. Power supplies, home appliances, and battery chargers for smart phones are all examples of applications that need…
Increased surge protection, reduced footprint
Littelfuse has announced its Xtreme varistor series. Constructed with a proprietary powder formulation developed by Littelfuse, these smaller varistors offer robust surge performance that helps prevent damage, fire hazards and…