The hostile environments found in many of today’s applications require integrated circuits to withstand high voltage and current. Systems designers need to select high-performance ICs to use in these ...

Members can download this article in PDF format. Power systems employ diodes to perform a variety of functions. For example, diodes can protect against damage due to power-source reverse-polarity ...

The increasing use of integrated circuits in modern electronic systems has resulted in a growing awareness about lightning overvoltage hazard. The integrated circuits, especially large-scale ...

To ensure reliability and safety for devices that run on ac and dc power lines, circuit protection is a definite design requirement. Unfortunately, there’s no universal protection solution. Varying ...

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Understanding the advantages, limitations, and use cases of each technology helps engineers create reliable consumer products.