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This 12-part article series focuses on the impact of noise in delta-sigma ADCs. Part 3 brings the theoretical information…

This 12-part article series focuses on the impact of noise in delta-sigma ADCs. Part 3 brings the theoretical information provided in parts 1 and 2 to a real-world design example.

In part 2 of this series, I'll continue the fundamental ADC noise discussion by covering how to measure ADC noise, noise…

In part 2 of this series, I'll continue the fundamental ADC noise discussion by covering how to measure ADC noise, noise specifications in ADC data sheets, and absolute versus relative noise parameters.

In this article, I show that designers can achieve 10 GHz bandwidth when using a THA in front of one of Analog Dialogue's…

In this article, I show that designers can achieve 10 GHz bandwidth when using a THA in front of one of Analog Dialogue's RF market converters.

This 12-part “Resolving the Signal” series aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of noise in delta-sigma…

This 12-part “Resolving the Signal” series aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of noise in delta-sigma ADCs. In part 1 of this series, I’ll focus on ADC noise fundamentals.

Part 1 of this two-part series discusses the key parameters and features a designer needs to be aware of and how they…

Part 1 of this two-part series discusses the key parameters and features a designer needs to be aware of and how they relate to inclination and stabilization applications, thus helping the designer choose the most suitable accelerometer.

This article describes the state of the semiconductor technology that is enabling new developments with shorter gate…

This article describes the state of the semiconductor technology that is enabling new developments with shorter gate length GaAs and GaN transistors, circuit design considerations to achieve optimum performance, and examples of both GaAs and GaN wideband power amplifiers (PAs) that demonstrate today’s technology.

While it can be challenging to design electronic versions of precision tools, in this Industry Article we design an…

While it can be challenging to design electronic versions of precision tools, in this Industry Article we design an electronic level that matches the features of a conventional tool.

This article looks at new technologies regarding the existing cable network, in particular, power amplifier digital predistortion.

This article looks at new technologies regarding the existing cable network, in particular, power amplifier digital predistortion.

In this project, we'll test how the Silego GreenPAK can be used to build a temperature-sensing system.

In this project, we'll test how the Silego GreenPAK can be used to build a temperature-sensing system.

In this article, we'll discuss when oscilloscopes are a great solution for the time-intensive process of mapping out data…

In this article, we'll discuss when oscilloscopes are a great solution for the time-intensive process of mapping out data on a circuit.

The industrial Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses the broad transformation underway that will make pervasive sensing…

The industrial Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses the broad transformation underway that will make pervasive sensing across connected machines not just a competitive advantage, but an essential fundamental service. The industrial IoT starts with the edge node, which is the sensing and measurement entry point of interest.

This article examines the common assumption that the clock-performance requirement for an RF sampling ADC is much more…

This article examines the common assumption that the clock-performance requirement for an RF sampling ADC is much more stringent compared to a heterodyne approach.

Digital power supplies are widely employed in high-end servers, storage, telecom brick modules, and more. For these…

Digital power supplies are widely employed in high-end servers, storage, telecom brick modules, and more. For these applications, isolation is often required. This article discusses the digital isolation techniques with Analog Devices’ iCoupler products in digital power supply design.

High precision op amps enable system designers to create circuits that condition signals (amplify, filter, and buffer)…

High precision op amps enable system designers to create circuits that condition signals (amplify, filter, and buffer) while maintaining the precision of the original signal. The precision of the total system depends on maintaining the precision of the signal path.

This article defines 1/f noise and goes over ways to reduce or eliminate it in precision measurement applications.

This article defines 1/f noise and goes over ways to reduce or eliminate it in precision measurement applications.

As system designers search for power efficient signal conditioning components, they may find that there are very few ICs…

As system designers search for power efficient signal conditioning components, they may find that there are very few ICs available under 100 μ‎A supply current and even fewer that include a small package variant.

This article will introduce approaches for determining the root causes of spur issues in high-resolution precision ADC…

This article will introduce approaches for determining the root causes of spur issues in high-resolution precision ADC applications and present solutions to solve them.

Out of all device properties, noise can be an especially challenging topic to grasp and design for.

Out of all device properties, noise can be an especially challenging topic to grasp and design for.

This article takes a look at the activity of op amps in different power sequence situations, analyzes possible issues,…

This article takes a look at the activity of op amps in different power sequence situations, analyzes possible issues, and presents some suggestions.