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Understanding the Square-Law Modulator for Generating AM Signals

Understanding the Square-Law Modulator for Generating AM Signals

In this article, we explore the foundational concepts of square-law modulators and examine some circuit implementations.


Casting a Light on Dennis Gabor, Inventor of Holography

Casting a Light on Dennis Gabor, Inventor of Holography

In a remark that aptly foreshadowed his career, the Hungarian-British electrical engineer and physicist famously said, "The future cannot be predicted, but futures can be invented."


News Dec 27, 2024 by Luke James
Happy 50th Birthday to Intel 8080, the Microprocessor That Started It All

Happy 50th Birthday to Intel 8080, the Microprocessor That Started It All

As we reach the end of 2024, we look back on 50 years of the Intel 8080, the first general-purpose microprocessor that could operate independently.


News Dec 26, 2024 by Luke James
Tradeshows Help Make This a People Business—A Look Back at Four 2024 Events

Tradeshows Help Make This a People Business—A Look Back at Four 2024 Events

Merry Christmas! Never forget that our business is a people business. Enjoy this review of four of the trade shows All About Circuits attended this year, and the great people we met.


News Dec 25, 2024 by Jeff Child
How Christmas Became Electrified: An Engineer’s Holiday Tale

How Christmas Became Electrified: An Engineer’s Holiday Tale

While the twinkling lights adorning Christmas trees and homes are a familiar sight at this time of year, their earliest iteration looked quite different than our modern LEDs.


News Dec 24, 2024 by Luke James
Omron S8VK-X Switch Mode Power Supplies | New Product Brief

Omron S8VK-X Switch Mode Power Supplies | New Product Brief

Omron S8VK-X Switch Mode Power Supplies combine IoT connectivity with robust durability for enhanced maintenance and operational efficiency. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Everything Goes Up! Top Trends of 2024

Everything Goes Up! Top Trends of 2024

Three hot technologies are leading the way in continuing the Moore’s Law performance increases that can no longer be achieved by transistor scaling alone.


News Dec 23, 2024 by Dale Wilson
Introduction to the Class F Power Amplifier

Introduction to the Class F Power Amplifier

This article explores the basic principles of Class F operation and introduces the third-harmonic-peaking Class F amplifier.


IBM Demonstrates First ‘Multi-Processor’ for Quantum Processing

IBM Demonstrates First ‘Multi-Processor’ for Quantum Processing

IBM divided and parsed the quantum solution into two connected quantum processing units, demonstrating greater processing capability than either individual unit.


News Dec 20, 2024 by Duane Benson
Our 2024 Favorites: Hand-Picked Highlights from the All About Circuits Team

Our 2024 Favorites: Hand-Picked Highlights from the All About Circuits Team

We publish hundreds of articles every year—too many even for our team to read them all. So, we decided to share our favorite 2024 news, technical articles, projects, and podcasts with each other and all of you. Enjoy!


News Dec 20, 2024 by Dale Wilson
Honeywell CSNV500, CSNV1500, and CSSV1500 Current Sensors | New Product Brief

Honeywell CSNV500, CSNV1500, and CSSV1500 Current Sensors | New Product Brief

Honeywell CSNV500, CSNV1500, and CSSV1500 Current Sensors deliver precise and reliable current sensing for industrial and automotive applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Microchip Reveals CAN FD System Basis Chip in Tiny Footprint

Microchip Reveals CAN FD System Basis Chip in Tiny Footprint

The new series brings the power of CAN FD into a more highly-integrated solution.


News Dec 19, 2024 by Jake Hertz
The Evolution of Radar Technology: Shaping Autonomous Driving

The Evolution of Radar Technology: Shaping Autonomous Driving

Radar technology in vehicles has evolved from the early days of basic bulky sensors to the advanced 4D imaging radar and sensor fusion of today. Learn how the underlying technology is opening new capabilities.


Microchip Unwraps PolarFire Solution Stacks for Imaging and Robotics

Microchip Unwraps PolarFire Solution Stacks for Imaging and Robotics

The new software solution stacks target challenging applications such as smart robotics and medical imaging.


News Dec 18, 2024 by Duane Benson
Advantech ADAM-4520A RS-232 to RS-422/485 Isolated Converter | New Product Brief

Advantech ADAM-4520A RS-232 to RS-422/485 Isolated Converter | New Product Brief

Advantech ADAM-4520A RS-232 to RS-422/485 Isolated Converter provides reliable signal conversion with up to 3000VDC isolation protection, making it ideal for industrial applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


TDK B84742A 2-Line DIN Rail Power Line Filters | New Product Brief

TDK B84742A 2-Line DIN Rail Power Line Filters | New Product Brief

TDK B84742A 2-Line DIN Rail Filters provide high-performance noise filtering for DC systems with easy installation and a compact design. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Infineon and Rohm Advance Schottky Diodes for EVs and Renewables

Infineon and Rohm Advance Schottky Diodes for EVs and Renewables

The latest Schottky diodes can withstand higher voltages and provide enhanced insulation resistance.


News Dec 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Nexperia Introduces Tiny Leadless Logic ICs for Automotive Designs

Nexperia Introduces Tiny Leadless Logic ICs for Automotive Designs

Nexperia says the new packaging option provides 75% PCB area savings and supports optical inspections.


News Dec 17, 2024 by Charles Lee
Trio of InnoPhase IoT Collaborations Focus on 4K Wi-Fi Cameras and More

Trio of InnoPhase IoT Collaborations Focus on 4K Wi-Fi Cameras and More

Innophase IoT is teaming up with Ingenic Semiconductor, GreenWaves Technologies, TDK InvenSense to bring engineers low-power, edge AI devices.


News Dec 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Understanding Conventional Amplitude Modulation

Understanding Conventional Amplitude Modulation

Learn about conventional AM, an amplitude modulation technique commonly used in commercial radio broadcasting.