EDN

Output Capacitive Load Considerations

There are numerous factors to consider when adding external capacitors to switched-mode power supplies (SMPS). This article will discuss noise, startup, ESR, stability, pre-bias applications, Sense ...
Electronic Design

Keithley SMU modules address low-current, high-capacitance test challenges

BEAVERTON, OR. Tektronix Inc. has announced the availability of two new source-measure unit (SMU) modules for the Keithley 4200A-SCS parameter analyzer that can perform low-current measurements even ...
Electronic Design

Resonators Offer Built-In Load Capacitance

A line of leaded ceramic resonators feature a built-in load capacitance that eliminates the need for external capacitors associated with traditional filter design. No adjustment is needed and the ...
EDN

Compensation techniques for driving large-capacitance loads with high-speed amplifiers

Oscillation and peaking occur primarily when op amps that are not properly compensated are used to drive large capacitive loads. The other results from this situation are lower bandwidth and lower ...
Design-Reuse

The Tradeoffs of Low Dropout (LDO) Voltage Regulator Architectures and the Advantages of "Capless" LDOs

Power management of battery-powered electronic devices is becoming increasingly more important for the microelectronics industry. This white paper details the difference between low dropout (LDO) ...
Drinks

Panasonic files patent for load sensor with linear change in capacitance for increased load

Panasonic. has filed a patent for a load sensor that aims to improve accuracy in measuring loads. The sensor includes a first and second base member, an electrically-conductive elastic body, an ...
Hackaday

capacitive load

Op amps are generally pretty easy to apply, but there are some practical nonideal behaviors you have to keep in mind. [EEforEveryone] takes a test board with some 2X amplifiers on it and — after some ...