Toshiba Releases High-Speed Response, Full Input/Output Range CMOS Dual Comparator Suitable for Overcurrent Detection in Industrial Equipment

Toshiba releases a CMOS dual comparator with a high-speed response and a full I/O range for use in overcurrent detection in ...
Electronic Design

Window Comparator Enhances Integrator Circuit's Flexibility

A simple to use window comparator can make short work of integrator, antiwindup, and reset circuits. Control systems that incorporate an integrator stage need some form of integrator reset or ...
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Using auto-zero comparator techniques to improve PWM performance (Part 1 of 2)

Comparators are subject to input offset errors that can be either systematic or layout related. Two applications of comparators in a PWM controller are detecting when there is no current in the ...
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The realities of “maximum supply current” specifications for op amps

For most integrated circuits, a maximum supply current is listed on the data sheet. Often overlooked are the measurement conditions. For some rail-to-rail output op amps, certain operation can result ...
Electronic Design

Protecting Flybacks Against Short Circuits

For the PDF version of this article, including diagrams and/or equations, click here. In any off-line flyback converter design, it is possible that the output ...