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  • [FAQ] AWR1843AOPEVM: AWR1843AOPEVM Position and Orientation of x,y,z axis

    Part Number: AWR1843AOPEVM Other Parts Discussed in Thread: AWR1843AOP , A common question is "how should the AWR1843AOP EVM" be positioned and what are the x,y,z axis. Following snapshot provides this information So for example, when the AWR1843AOPEVM…

  • [FAQ] DRV5055: What is a ratiometric Hall-Effect sensor?

    Part Number: DRV5055 Linear Hall-Effect sensors such as DRV5055 are are often referred to Ratiometric sensors. These devices offer a useful advantage in that the output of the device will scales proportionately with Vcc. For a control system monitoring…

  • [FAQ] My Inductive Sensing EVM won't connect to the GUI. How can I fix it?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: LDC1314EVM , LDC1000EVM , LDC1614EVM , LDC1101EVM , LDC2114EVM Many of the inductive sensing EVMs can utilize the same debugging process to solve an issue where the EVM won't connect to the GUI. This post will talk about…

  • [FAQ] DRV5032: How do you design for tolerances with Hall-effect sensors for position sensing applications?

    Part Number: DRV5032 All you need is a magnet and a Hall-effect sensor and you are all set, right? At a high level, this statement is correct. However, if you are looking for precision when measuring position and triggering when the magnet has reached…

  • [FAQ] LDC technology

    Can anyone comment on whether I can use LDC inductive technology for implementing touch buttons on a non-conductive surface? Which device can be recommended ?

  • [FAQ] AWR6843ISK: What does ISK stand for

    Part Number: AWR6843ISK Other Parts Discussed in Thread: AWR6843 , IWR6843 I know, this is probably an easy one, but I can't seem to find the answer. I've looked over many App Notes, User Guides, and Reference Manuals, but I can't seem to find a definition…

  • [FAQ] What solutions do you recommend for measuring liquid via level sensing and other delivery methods in Medical applications?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: FDC1004 Fluid sensing is useful in many different medical applications, such as infusion pumps and CPAP machines, where monitoring a dispensing fluid or liquid level is crucial to not only the system’s operation but also…

  • [FAQ] Computing Maximum Range, Velocity and Resolution mmWave System

    This FAQ was written to answer a common request: Computing the Max Range, Range Resolution, Max Velocity, Velocity Resolution for a mmWave Chirp Configuration. This FAQ provides the theoretical equations and shows how to compute them in an example …

  • [FAQ] IWR6843AOP pcb layout

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: IWR6843AOP Is there any requirements/HW or Layout Design Guide for using IWR6843aop? Is it necessary a special material for the pcb? Thank you in advance!

  • [FAQ] How do I track slide-by displacement with linear Hall-effect sensors?

    Part Number: TMAG5170 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DRV5055 , , TMAG5273 A major benefit of using a Hall-effect sensor in position sense applications is that it eliminates the physical contact needed to determine position in mechanical solutions…

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