Technical Analysis

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Electromagnetic Interference: A Growing Concern in Electronic Design

Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is an increasing concern in modern electronic designs as the demand for higher operating frequencies and lower voltages continues to grow. In this article, Mathias Goebel, an experienced product manager at Avnet Abacus, sheds...

By Mathias Goebel | 09-09-2015

Demystifying Medical Power Supplies: MOP, MOPP and MOOP

Electrical safety for medical devices is governed by IEC/EN 60601-1, which details measures to guard against electric shock. Since the introduction of the 3rd edition of the standard, this situation has become a lot more complicated. Here’s a quick guide which...

By Philip Lechner | 02-06-2015