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Signal Chain Basics (Part 17): Hysteresis–Understanding more about the analog voltage comparator

Analysis of this circuit is simplified by the fact that the output has only two states: V out low (Vol) or V out hi (Voh). In this circuit, Voh is equal to the positive supply voltage and Vol is ...
BBC

How to use a potential divider to control voltage in a circuit

A potential divider, also known as a voltage divider, is a simple yet essential circuit used to reduce voltage to a desired level. It consists of two resistors connected in series close seriesA way of ...
EDN

SIGNAL CHAIN BASICS (Part 11): Introducing voltage- and power-conditioning circuits

(Editor's Note: There are links to the previous parts of this series at the end, below the author's biography.) For all signal-chain devices to operate properly, each requires a stable-voltage power ...
Electronic Design

Divide And Conquer The Resistive Divider

The resistive voltage divider—a basic circuit taught in every introductory electronics course—may cause some problems during its implementation. If you've ever stood in front of a resistor kit while ...
Electronic Design

Voltage-Divider IC Drops 48-V Input to 6 V for Point-of-Load Regulators

Helix Semiconductors’ HS200 DC-DC MuxCapacitor Power IC is a new type of voltage divider that can play an integral role in a distributed power architecture (DPA) system. It provides a high-efficiency ...