The Peltier effect, which produces a temperature differential when current is passed through a thermoelectric material, is a powerful ally for designers dealing with…
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MEMS Microphone Arrays – An Overview
MEMS microphones are tiny, low-cost and extremely versatile, with characteristics that allow use in a wide variety of sound-recording applications. Their natural omnidirectional response…
Fan bearing designs: evaluating the strengths and limitations of each
CUI’s Ryan Smoot considers the two most common fan bearing types and introduces a third option. Fans are vital to numerous electronic systems, supporting…
Understanding encoder resolution and how to interpret the datasheet.
An incremental rotary encoder with quadrature outputs enables a system to detect rotational speed, angular displacement and direction of rotation. The output usually comprises…
An Introduction to analog and digital MEMS microphone interfaces
CUI’s Bruce Rose explains the different types of MEMS microphone interfaces and how to select the right one for the job. The market share…
An overview of buzzer basics
A small buzzer is a common feature in electronic products and can provide an effective way of interacting with users or raising an alarm.…
MEMS vs. electret condenser microphones: comparing technologies
With the rapidly growing popularity of smart devices like home digital assistants and IoT sensors that are required to ‘hear’ their surroundings, there is…
Choosing the right encoder output signal
Open-collector, push-pull or differential output: what is the best encoder option for you? They are widely used throughout motion control applications and there is…
The importance of putting power factor in AC-DC efficiency measurements
CUI’s Ron Stull explains the facts around power factor and how it affects efficiency calculations. In a world that is increasingly focused on energy…
How to select a peltier module
Robust and reliable, the latest generation of Peltier cooling modules can cool an IC, and a variety of other components like LEDs and laser…