Project Analog - November 2008 - (Page 3)

Viewpoint By Bryan DeLuca bdeluca@hearst.com Signal-conditioning components are more sensitive than ever! Contents Viewpoint Selecting the Proper Amplifier Using a Digital Potentiometer to Optimize a Photo Detection Circuit Resistor Networks in Critical Applications Analog news W We expect to hone in on things in seconds, regardless of any interference…” e expect a lot of ourselves when it comes to taking in and processing information from our senses. They are the innate tools we use to make decisions, change direction, and react to the environment around us in a split second. We expect to hone in on things in seconds, regardless of any interference, and we expect nothing less from the components used in our electronic designs. In this issue of Project Analog, Microchip Technology’s article “Selecting the Proper Amplifier for Strain Gauge Applications” explores the world of data acquisition and how designers must be diligent about selecting the correct sensor for their application and also in designing appropriate signal conditioning to deal with issue such as temperature, pressure, strain, and of other physical phenomena. Microchip Technology also discusses how the adjustability of the digital potentiometer can be used as an advantage in photosensing circuits in the article “Using a Digital Potentiometer to Optimize a Photo Detection Circuit.” Gina Hann of Texas Instruments explores three basic rules of the most common design considerations to prevent op amp afterthought in the article “Selecting the Right Op Amp.” You’ll also find some great new features in this issue, including even more reference links at the end of each article to help in your quest for better designs. There’s also the first Project Analog video hosted by Microchip’s Kevin Tretter. He introduces us to two new families of auto-zeroed op amps, the MCP6V01/2/3 and MCP6V06/7/8, that offer self-correcting architecture, which enables ultra-low offset voltages, minimizes drift over time and temperature, and more. Enjoy! Microchip analog page Sample center microchipDIRECT Reference designs/ app notes Technical training 3 · PROjeCt ANAlOG · VOlUme 2 / NUmbeR 6 http://www.microchip.com http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=79&redirects=analog http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=79&redirects=analog http://sample.microchip.com/Default.aspx?testCookies=true http://www.microchipdirect.com/catalogselection.aspx?returnURL=default.aspx http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1469&filter1=function&redirects=appnotes http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1469&filter1=function&redirects=appnotes http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1423

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Project Analog - September 2008 Contents Viewpoint About Project Analog Sponsor Selecting the Proper Amplifier for Strain Gauge Applications An Overview of Analog Sensor Conditioning Circuits Using a Digital Potentiometer to Optimize a Photo Detection Circuit Resistor Networks in Critical Applications Selecting the Right Op Amp Analog News Contact Microchip New Microchip Products Treelink MINDI™ Active Filter Designer Microchip Advanced Parts Selector (MAPS)

Project Analog - September 2008

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