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An exploration of how new mid-range FPGAs can perform bridging functions for Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) links…

An exploration of how new mid-range FPGAs can perform bridging functions for Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) links while addressing the issue of low power consumption.

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.

Connected industrial machines can sense a wide array of information used to make key decisions within the Industrial…

Connected industrial machines can sense a wide array of information used to make key decisions within the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). A sensor within an edge node can be spatially far removed from any data aggregation point. It must connect through a gateway that links edge data with a network.

In part 2 of this article, we will focus on key specifications and features in the context of wearable devices, condition…

In part 2 of this article, we will focus on key specifications and features in the context of wearable devices, condition monitoring, and IoT applications.

The growing use of wireless data is driving demand for communication systems that can transmit more data with greater…

The growing use of wireless data is driving demand for communication systems that can transmit more data with greater energy efficiency, in order to both cut operating costs and, in mobile devices, to increase battery life.

In this video, we'll take a look at a buck/boost battery manager IC that can charge your device battery using standard…

In this video, we'll take a look at a buck/boost battery manager IC that can charge your device battery using standard USB PD voltages—but it can also work in reverse, providing output to power or charge other devices.

Systems that incorporate highly integrated and highly sophisticated, high power radio frequency (RF) GaN power amplifiers…

Systems that incorporate highly integrated and highly sophisticated, high power radio frequency (RF) GaN power amplifiers (PAs), such as pulsed radar applications, are a constant challenge for today’s digital control and management systems to keep up with these ever-increasing levels of sophistication.

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 article, we show measured improvements of over 10 dB at 10 kHz offsets using the AD9164 DAC.

In this article, we show measured improvements of over 10 dB at 10 kHz offsets using the AD9164 DAC.

In this multipart industrial IoT series, we will break down and explore the fundamental aspects of the edge node…

In this multipart industrial IoT series, we will break down and explore the fundamental aspects of the edge node interpretation within the larger IoT framework: sensing, measuring, interpreting, and connecting data, with additional consideration for power management and security.

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.

Take a look at the inner workings of the Altivar Process ATV630U15M3.

Take a look at the inner workings of the Altivar Process ATV630U15M3.

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.

With the need for high-speed mobile data increasing, there's a need to increase efficiency in how we transmit and receive…

With the need for high-speed mobile data increasing, there's a need to increase efficiency in how we transmit and receive data from wireless base stations.

Learn about how Schmitt triggers work and their inventor, Otto Schmitt.

Learn about how Schmitt triggers work and their inventor, Otto Schmitt.

In this video, we’re going to talk about protecting against catastrophic shorts, why some fuses explode, and why that’s bad.

In this video, we’re going to talk about protecting against catastrophic shorts, why some fuses explode, and why that’s bad.