Tag: USB
The Power of USB Extension Cables
The Universal Serial Bus, commonly known as USB, is probably one of the smartest innovations of today. In this digital era, a USB extension cable plays an important part in businesses as most of our devices would be of no use without them. USB extension cables are used to access,...
Continue ReadingMore flexibility and higher I/O speeds? Meet the new USB2IO interface explorer
USB2IO is a high-tech interface device that is fully powered by USB and totally dependent on STMicro STM32H7 MCU and Intel Cyclone 10 FPGA. It is an FPGA-based multi-I/O device that offers ease of working with various electronic devices using common interfaces. It is designed towards...
Continue Reading+/-18V Isolated DC-DC Converter Dual Supply Output from USB 5V Power Input
This is a mini DC-DC converter with dual output from single 5V DC supply or USB power source (e.g., +/-18V from 5V/USB). The mini board will fit into small space and perform with high efficiency. Basically, the circuit transfers power from 5V/USB to the output side +/-18V with high...
Continue ReadingAn Introduction: LCD Common Interfaces
There are a lot of different LCD display interfaces depending on the requirements of resolutions, speed, cost, stability etc. The following outlines the common ones on the market: Parallel vs Serial Interface Parallel interface could transmit many data bits at the same time...
Continue ReadingMeet Ollie – The Swiss Army Knife of Connectors
Two challenges field engineers face is the need to go around with multiple connectors and cables, and the ESD/over-voltage challenges faced when interfacing with high voltage devices. With the desire to help solve these challenges, Melbourne-based hardware designer Ali Slim, got to work...
Continue ReadingMonolithic Power Systems’ 5 V USB, 1 A, I²C-controlled linear charger
The MP2667 from Monolithic Power Systems is a highly integrated, single-cell, Li-ion/Li-polymer battery charger with system power path management for space-limited portable applications. This device takes input power from either an AC adapter or a USB port to supply the system load and...
Continue ReadingInterfaces for Machine Vision
Choosing the right interface for your machine vision application is a key decision in your camera selection process. The following sections provide an overview of the different types of cables and connectors available for machine vision applications along with associated pros and...
Continue ReadingMaxim’s Buck-Boost Controller Enables Automotive USB PD Ports in small size
Designers of automotive chargers now have the industry’s smallest and lowest-cost solution with the MAX25430 100W USB Power Delivery (PD) buck-boost controller and protector from Maxim Integrated Products. As the industry’s most integrated solution, the MAX25430 can reduce design...
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