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 Designing device power-supply ICs in an application-specific automated test equipment systemSponsored by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices) This application note provides guidelines for selecting the device power-supply (DPS) IC in an automated test equipment (ATE) system. These considerations will help you select the right DPS IC for your specific ATE system. It also explains the best system level architecture to tackle the output current and thermal requirements of the ATE system. |
