White Papers/Resources
The ElectronicsOnline Resource Library contains white papers, eBooks, webcasts, videos and technical papers to help you manage and solve work related problems. Select from a variety of application and technology related subjects, supplied by market-leading vendors or written by our editorial team.
Your complete guide to building a test system
Supplied by National Instruments Australia Pty Ltd on 13 July, 2018Ensure that you have the fundamentals to build a smarter test system that can address your needs today and in the future.
Your essential guide to thermal paste application
Supplied by Semikron Pty Ltd on 09 July, 2018This extensive paper describes the application of thermal paste (grease) as a thermal interface material between power semiconductor modules and heatsinks.
How 3D printable electronics can cut your costs
Supplied by Select3D on 18 May, 20183D printing is opening the door to new levels of efficiency and innovation in prototypes, low-volume productions and replacement parts.
Test engineering insights from aerospace and defence
Supplied by National Instruments Australia Pty Ltd on 01 May, 2018You are evaluated on your ability to manage cost and risk, whether you’re working on your next program bid or serving as a portfolio manager for software engineers to support legacy testers.
Augmented reality now solving real-life problems — an eBook
Supplied by Mouser Electronics on 01 May, 2018Imagine being able to see inside a patient rather than viewing scans or X-rays. Imagine being able to see what maintenance and repairs are needed on a piece of machinery just by looking at it. AR prototypes are in development in a number of industries to solve such problems.
How to design rapid-start power applications that never fail
Supplied by Vicor Corporation on 01 May, 2018Learn how to design an isolated power system that can start up within 10 ms of application of input power source every time.
A design engineer’s guide to LED protection
Supplied by Electrolube on 17 April, 2018The LED market is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the electronics industry. Due to the design freedom that LEDs offer, applications are becoming more diverse and challenging. Aesthetic results must be achieved in conjunction with consideration of reliability and lifetime of the product.
Power system design survey — the results are in!
Supplied by Vicor Corporation on 12 March, 2018This online research project surveyed engineers in power design around the world in order to understand the current challenges as issues facing power system design.
How to solve SWaP-C challenges with 270 V input applications
Supplied by Vicor Corporation on 16 August, 2017Defence applications with 270 VDC input must meet stringent EMI, environmental and power-related standards such as MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-704. The design process is further complicated by SWaP-C requirements.
Advanced GaN technology revolutionises power switching
Supplied by Mouser Electronics on 07 August, 2017Viable power-switching devices based on gallium nitride (GaN) technology have turned the corner — and there’s no going back. They offer greater efficiency and power-handling performance compared to their well-established, widely available silicon MOSFET counterparts.
New technology revolutionises satellite and airborne imagery
Supplied by National Instruments Australia Pty Ltd on 20 July, 2017
This case study examines a suite that produces cost-effective imagery at a scale and resolution previously unseen. Innovative computer-vision and photogrammetry techniques help to create cutting-edge 3D models, aerial photographs and elevation data.
Your definitive guide to EMC and power supply
Supplied by RECOM Asia Pte Ltd on 19 July, 2017
Understand the basics of EMC and apply this knowledge to your power supply.
New generation DC-DC regulators enable advanced automotive electronics
Supplied by Vicor Corporation on 19 May, 2017
The number and variety of automobile electronics and accessories is growing, fuelling the need for more advanced power components to support these electronics. These systems rely on multiple battery chemistries and can operate at different voltages.
Next-gen LED devices propel lighting to the next level
Supplied by Mouser Electronics on 11 May, 2017
With the ability to illuminate large areas, either indoors or outdoors, lighting engineers and designers are increasingly directing their attention towards the quality and controllability of the illumination.
How wireless technology enables next-gen audio designs
Supplied by Mouser Electronics on 03 May, 2017
The demand for high-fidelity audio continues to drive sound engineers for 32-bit audio solutions with higher frequency response, higher resolutions and greater signal purity. Much can be learnt from these next-gen designs.