Welcome to the March Analog Dialogue.
Stepper motors are vital in precision applications where there is a need for smooth movement and high resolution positioning. Recognizing the differences between fullstepping, halfstepping, and microstepping control is essential for meeting these requirements. The article “Mastering Precision: Understanding Microstepping in Motion Control” closes the knowledge gap by summarizing the basics of microstepping.
With modern cars aiming to provide home-like comfort and entertainment, the demand for electronic control units (ECUs) has grown exponentially. However, older bus technologies and electrical/electronic (E/E) architectures are struggling to keep up. The article “How 10BASE-T1S Ethernet Simplifies Zonal Architectures in Automotive Applications” explores how Ethernet technology transformed cars into fully connected experiences.
“Optimization of the Power Supply Architecture Comes First” is this month’s next feature. Tools for designing a power supply architecture are not widely used compared to computational and simulation tools. Nevertheless, such tools play a crucial role during the development process of a power supply system for an electrical circuit. Serving as an initial step in the power supply development process, these tools lay the foundation for creating an optimal power supply architecture. Within the power management tool chain, the first step is the optimization of the power management architecture. This article presents power supply architecture tool LTpowerPlanner® from ADI.
Temperature sensors are essential for a wide range of applications and uses, including consumer electronics, environmental monitoring, and industrial processing. This article, “How to Choose a Temperature Sensor for a Specific Application,” discusses how to choose the right temperature sensor for a specific application. It provides an introduction to the different types of temperature sensors as well as cover their advantages and disadvantages.
This month’s RAQ, “Boost Converter Combines Silent Switcher® Technology and Input Disconnect for Performance and Protection,” introduces a small, powerful, and quiet monolithic synchronous boost converter. It highlights several features of this integrated circuit that enhance its performance and offer customization to meet the requirements of various applications.
And as we have for over 58 years, we invite you to be part of the dialogue in Analog Dialogue. You can get in touch through our blog, Facebook page, or email. Let us know how we’re doing and what you’d like to see from us in the coming months.