Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Go directly to the power plane. Whether we like it or not, power integrity analysis is now a bigger (and messier) part of our PCB design process. In this week’s Fish Fry, we get down to the bare metal of those pesky power planes with Brad Griffin of Cadence. Also this week, we check out a super cool new 3D printed robot (yes, you want one) and investigate what sets this little cutie apart from other humanoid robots.

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Libby's Lab Scopes out Texas Instruments AMC0311s Precision Isolated Amplifier

Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and Texas Instruments

Join Libby and Demo in this episode of “Libby’s Lab” as they explore the Texas Instruments AMC0311s Precision Isolated Amplifiers, available at Mouser.com! These amplifiers are great for protecting sensitive circuits in high-power applications. Keep your circuits charged and your ideas sparking!

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Smarter Isolation for Smarter Power Systems

Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and Bourns

Today’s smarter power systems demand smarter gate drive isolation. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Kritika Murari from Bourns and Amelia Dalton explore the hidden complexities of gate drive isolation, how reinforced gate drive isolation can improve a variety of design parameters, and how you can take advantage of Bourns push pull isolation transformers for your next design.

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