Differences Between Active vs. Passive Components

Active vs. passive components

Passive components are foundational for every electronic device, even when a PCB is highly integrated with multiple ICs. When you need to find footprints and component models for your passive and active electronics, here’s where you should look.

Understanding How to Use Schottky Barrier Rectifiers

Schottky barrier rectifier

Rectification is an essential part of power conversion and regulation, and the principle component used in this application is a Schottky barrier rectifier. We’ll explore the basic usage of these components in this article.

Digi-Key Scheme-It: Online Schematic and Block Diagram Tool

Digi-Key Scheme-It

The Digi-Key Scheme-It platform gives designers a simple way to create online schematics and diagrams using the extensive catalogue of components distributed by Digi-Key. If you want a simple way to create and export schematics without an expensive CAD program, try using the Digi-Key Scheme-it platform.

Unleash the Power of Vehicle-to-Grid Technology

EV charger for vehicle to grid V2G

Power converter designs for advanced technologies like V2G continue to challenge many designers. The Texas Instruments TIDA-010054 reference design provides a dual-active bridge topology to help designers build new power products for bidirectional charging. Learn more about this power converter topology and its use in V2G systems in this guide.