FPGA Power Solutions, Analog Components in a Digital Control Loop, Passive Components for Automotive

See solutions from Omron, Analog Devices, STMicroelectronics, and more… [View Online]( [Digi-Key CORPORATION®]() [Flag] Search Now: [Search Now](=/MTQ0LU5DQi0wMzAAAAGJy6SPJq_LXNynJrepcGE5E1qiafYZ_drGjor77gqaY-ueETFFlD4TBF5s8GAnDyNhgBp8k0s=) Technical Newsletter - February 2023 Featured Articles [How to Develop Compact and Efficient Power Solutions for FPGAs](/MTQ0LU5DQi0wMzAAAAGJy6SPJq_LXNynJrepcGE5E1qiafYZ_drGjor77gqaY-ueETFFlD4TBF5s8GAnDyNhgBp8k0s=) Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are increasingly being used to support high-performance computing in video and image processing, medical systems, automotive and aerospace applications, and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Powering an FPGA is a complex and critical function involving a large number and variety of power rails, with some needing up to 50 A quickly. [Read More ►](/MTQ0LU5DQi0wMzAAAAGJy6SPJq_LXNynJrepcGE5E1qiafYZ_drGjor77gqaY-ueETFFlD4TBF5s8GAnDyNhgBp8k0s=) [Ensure Reliable Automotive Systems Through Careful Selection and Use of Passive Components](=/MTQ0LU5DQi0wMzAAAAGJy6SPJq_LXNynJrepcGE5E1qiafYZ_drGjor77gqaY-ueETFFlD4TBF5s8GAnDyNhgBp8k0s=) The demand for automotive electronics is growing across a range of applications. Depending on the location in the vehicle, requirements for temperature, shock and vibration, humidity, transient voltages, electrostatic discharge (ESD), and other environmental factors can vary. In all cases, passive components are needed that meet AEC‑Q200 requirements. 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