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Technical Articles & Application Notes

Selected Application Notes and schematic diagrams are available to help start the creative process of developing an application circuit for a particular job function. These are proven and tested examples using a broad range of ALD's precision components.

Technical Articles
Re-designing Normally-on load Switches with Zero-power MOSFETs Reduces Power Consumption
Voltage Clamp Circuits for Ultra-Low-Voltage Apps
New Design Concepts
Performance Characteristics of EPAD® Matched Pair MOSFET Arrays
A New Generation of Analog Voltage Comparators
Ultra Low Power Oscillators
Ultra Low Power Crystal Oscillators

Application Notes
AN17-Using Low Voltage FET Input Operational Amplifiers
AN1108-Electrically Programmable Analog Device (EPAD®) Applications
AN1700-User Programmable Offset Voltage (VOS) of EPAD Operational Amplifiers
AN4200-CMOS 5 Volt / 3 Volt Analog Switch Applications

Circuit Ideas for Designers

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FAQ

For answers to questions on ALD's technology, select any one of the topics listed below:

Topics on Frequently Asked Questions:
EPAD® Electrically Programmable Analog Device
ALD500/ALD523D A/D Chipset
ASIC

Application Support

In the event you encounter a particular situation where you may have questions, or need technical assistance with one of ALD's components, please feel free to contact us. Or. if you are in a position to discuss a unique application circuits, or simply wish to get a second opinion or confirmation on an alternate approach for building a circuit using our components, you should know that your inputs are always welcome and appreciated.

Tel: 408-747-1155; Fax: 408-747-1286 or E-mail: techsupport@aldinc.com

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Quality Assurance

Advanced Linear Devices is committed to meet and exceed the ISO-9001 Standards as well as the expectations of our customers in total quality in all areas, including products and services, delivery schedules and communications.

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Lead (Pb)-Free Program

Advanced Linear Devices is committed to conform to the requirements of the European Union's Restriction on Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive, 2002/95/EC.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pb-Free RoHS

1. Has ALD implemented a compliance plan for Pb-Free products?

ALD declares and certifies our Pb-Free products are currently compliant with the requirements of the European Union of Restriction on Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive, 2002/95/EC.

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