Articles

Chopping the Noise Gain to Measure Op Amp in Real Time
2008-04-15 |

A new method of chopping input noise allows you to measure an op amp's offset voltage in real time. FULL ARTICLE


Analog Circuit Provides Voltage Clipping and DC for Flash ADC
2008-04-03 | 2-D CAD modeling software 3-D CAD modeling software Simulation Software Engineering Methods 

A dual-current-feedback-op-amp circuit performs voltage limiting and dc shifting for a sensitive flash ADC. FULL ARTICLE


Red LEDs Function as Light Sensors
2008-03-20 | Control Software/Operating System Embedded controllers Microprocessors Sensors/Encoders Controls Design Software Consumer Products Engineering Methods Motion Simulation Software Motors/Resolvers Sensors and signal conditioners 

You can build simple LED illuminators using the red LED to sense ambient-light level. FULL ARTICLE



Blogs

Dynamics: When Size Matters


Razvan Panaitescu
Latest Blog Post:
The "what-ifs" of mechatronics. What happens when you add dynamics, kinematics, statics, gravity, friction? Razvan explores.
Posted in: Let's talk Mechatronics | 04.15.2008 00:00.

The USA at War = Military Robotic Innovation


Stefan Wolpert
Latest Blog Post:
Much of the USA's history reflects great technological advances during times of duress like war. Developing the most mechatronic device to fight, investigate, cover rough terrain and survive explosions is a big deal these days. Stefan takes a look at recent groundbreaking tools.
Posted in: Mechatronics on Campus | 04.28.2008 00:00.

 
 

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