MARCH 2012 SWITCHES & OPTOELECTRONICS The measure of Electronics March 2012
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Contents…
News Industry Spotlight 4. Simulation technology for CPUs 5. Connectors integrate higher-level of surge protection 6. The future is bright with Solar UK
Features
Optoelectronics 9. A measure of luminous efficiency 10. Make the right choice with online selection tool
Editor At Large: Industry Interview 12. A winning formula
Show Preview: National Electronics Week 16. NEW blooms
Show Review: Embedded World
18. Embedded technologies standardisation group formed Power Management
20. Making improvements step-by-step 22. Synchronous buck regulator for dual-cell Li-Ion apps
Members of the Audit Bureau of Circulations
ASICs & FPGAs 24. Active power technique
Switches & Relays 26. When only a DC style switch will do
COVER STORY
To guarantee a simple EMI compliant high-output power supply design, Linear Technology has developed the LTM46138A step-down µModule regulator demo board (DC1743) for use with the LTM4613 power module
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PRODUCTS AND APPLICATIONS FOR ELECTRONICS DESIGN POWER MANAGEMENT
improvements step-by-step
Making
What you should know before selecting a low EMI EN55022-compliant power supply
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