For the PDF version of this article, click here. Most electronics designers wouldn't be surprised to hear that trench FETs are less robust than planar FETs in forward-biased safe-operating area ...
Knowing the details of a linear-motion application increases the odds of choosing the right ball screw. The more thrust an application requires, the larger the diameter screw will be needed. That’s ...
Fast comparators find their niche in linear applicationsComparators don’t “just compare” in the same way that op amps don’t “just amplify.” A collection of application circuits demonstrates just how ...
A slider-crank mechanism is a typical design which converts rotary motion into linear motion. It is achieved by connecting a slider and a crank with a rod. Figure A depicts a mechanism utilized as a ...