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Low-cost LCD-bias generator uses main microcontroller as control IC

LCD circuits often require a –10V voltage at 2 to 15 mA to bias a graphics-LCD-driver IC. You can usually accomplish this task with an external charge-pump IC, such as Maxim’s ICL7660, but that ...
Optics

iC-HT: Two-channel CW laser diode driver with a microcontroller interface Driving two wavelength laser diodes with one integrated laser driver iC

The new laser diode driver iC-HT permits microcontroller-based activation of laser diodes in CW mode. With this device laser diodes can be driven by either the optical output power (using APC), the ...
Optics

iC-HTP 2-Channel CW laser diode driver with a microcontroller interface

The new laser diode driver iC-HTP permits microcontroller-based driving of laser diodes with common cathodes or P-type laser diodes in CW mode (Continuous Wave). With this device either Automatic ...
EDN

Introducing the Integrated Circuit (IC) Design Cycle

The process of designing, manufacturing, and testing ICs is complex and exhaustive. The main contributors are the design and verification teams, IP vendors, and IC manufacturers. The process of ...