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Image of Can an ADC Be Just a Random Number Generator? Can an ADC Be Just a Random Number Generator? Publish Date: 2025-10-22

A 16-bit ADC will not always give 16-bits of useful information. A lot of 16-bit ADCs really operate as 7-bit ADCs and 9-bit random number generators.

Image of Versatile DACs Offer High Precision and Simplify Integration Versatile DACs Offer High Precision and Simplify Integration

3PEAK single-channel DACs, featuring high precision and compact MSOP packages, ensure analog conversion for demanding applications.

Image of Use Careful Component Selection, Topology, and Layout to Achieve 7.5-Digit Signal-Chain Accuracy Use Careful Component Selection, Topology, and Layout to Achieve 7.5-Digit Signal-Chain Accuracy Publish Date: 2025-09-16

Achieving readout resolution of 7.5 digits requires careful attention to component selection, circuit topology, and physical layout, plus many subtle details.

Image of I/O Voltage Standards and Their Role in Ensuring Microcontrollers Speak the Same Language I/O Voltage Standards and Their Role in Ensuring Microcontrollers Speak the Same Language

I/O voltage compatibility is critical in embedded system design. Without proper level shifting, a simple connection between two chips can lead to failure.

Image of ADI's Data Acquisition Solution Shines in Advanced Lithography Chip Manufacturing ADI's Data Acquisition Solution Shines in Advanced Lithography Chip Manufacturing Publish Date: 2025-02-13

Learn how sensors enable the advanced lithography system processes used in chip manufacturing and the role of ADI's µModule ADAQ solution.

Image of Programmable Gain TIAs Deliver Precision Amplification for Signal Processing Programmable Gain TIAs Deliver Precision Amplification for Signal Processing Publish Date: 2025-01-09

Learn how ADI programmable gain transimpedance amplifiers deliver more precise amplification and integrated functionality for signal processing applications.

Image of Remote I/O Devices Optimize Automation Control Systems Remote I/O Devices Optimize Automation Control Systems

Remote I/O devices simplify wiring and optimize automation control systems.

Image of Webinar – Condition Monitoring Solutions to Ensure Equipment Health Webinar – Condition Monitoring Solutions to Ensure Equipment Health

Learn how Banner Engineering products help in the equipment monitoring process to ensure industrial equipment health in this webinar.

Image of Simplifying Signal Chain Data Acquisition Design with Standardized, Customizable Solutions Simplifying Signal Chain Data Acquisition Design with Standardized, Customizable Solutions Publish Date: 2024-04-25

Analog Devices’ precision signal chain data acquisition μModules offer an optimum balance of integration and flexibility without compromising performance.

Image of How to Cost-Effectively Implement Reliable Aircraft Navigation Systems With Precision Components How to Cost-Effectively Implement Reliable Aircraft Navigation Systems With Precision Components Publish Date: 2024-04-11

Developers can use precision data acquisition modules and highly integrated IMUs to implement sophisticated and cost-effective avionics systems.

What in the World is Digital Signal Processing? What in the World is Digital Signal Processing?

Discover the intricacies of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) in electrical engineering, from transforming analog signals to digital to its role in communication.

Image of A Single IC Solves the Single-Phase Energy-Metering Challenge A Single IC Solves the Single-Phase Energy-Metering Challenge

Today’s AC-line management needs more than an RMS value; an advanced digitizing IC yields substantial powerline data with multiple energy and power metrics.

What is the 4-20mA Communication Protocol and How Does it Work? What is the 4-20mA Communication Protocol and How Does it Work?

Learn about the 4-20mA communication protocol and its significance. Explore how this standard is used for transmitting sensor data through current variation.

Image of How to Use IO-Link to Easily Adapt RTD Connectivity to the Smart Factory How to Use IO-Link to Easily Adapt RTD Connectivity to the Smart Factory Publish Date: 2023-09-21

Use IO-Link as a communication standard between an industrial RTD sensor and a control unit to enable configurability, diagnostics, and easier management.

Image of How to Design and Certify Functionally Safe RTD-Based Systems How to Design and Certify Functionally Safe RTD-Based Systems Publish Date: 2023-07-24

Functionally safe design certification for critical RTD applications can be accelerated by using ICs that allow designers to apply Route 2S.

IoT & DIY Electronics Projects: How to Connect Your Project IoT & DIY Electronics Projects: How to Connect Your Project

Web connectivity made easy: Explore Adafruit IO, Arduino Cloud, IFTTT, and more. Connect and automate with ESP8266, ESP32, Particle, and Raspberry Pi Pico W!

Image of Use IO-Link for Increased Flexibility, Availability, and Efficiency in Industry 4.0 Factories Use IO-Link for Increased Flexibility, Availability, and Efficiency in Industry 4.0 Factories Publish Date: 2023-07-11

Using IO-Link converters, hubs, and masters, designers can cost-effectively connect sensors, actuators, and other edge devices for Industry 4.0 factories.

Image of DigiKey Partners with GroupGets to Help Startups GetMade DigiKey Partners with GroupGets to Help Startups GetMade

DigiKey is partnering with GroupGets to help startups GetMade! This partnership will help startups who have fallen short of a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Image of Why and How to Use Efinix FPGAs for AI/ML Imaging — Part 2: Image Capture and Processing Why and How to Use Efinix FPGAs for AI/ML Imaging Part 2: Image Capture and Processing Publish Date: 2023-05-05

Using an Efinix FPGA and an associated development board, designers can quickly develop and deploy AI/ML imaging applications.

Image of Why and How to Use Efinix FPGAs for AI/ML Imaging — Part 1: Getting Started Why and How to Use Efinix FPGAs for AI/ML Imaging — Part 1: Getting Started Publish Date: 2023-04-20

Using an Efinix FPGA and associated development board, designers can quickly develop and deploy AI/ML imaging applications.