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Researchers at the Duke University have developed an analog DNA computer which can perform basic mathematic functions.…

Researchers at the Duke University have developed an analog DNA computer which can perform basic mathematic functions. The potential for medical applications could be huge.

This technical brief covers some useful details regarding a common MOSFET parameter referred to as on-state resistance.

This technical brief covers some useful details regarding a common MOSFET parameter referred to as on-state resistance.

Linear phase response, also known as constant group delay, is an important property in some filter applications.

Linear phase response, also known as constant group delay, is an important property in some filter applications.

This technical brief explains the importance of complex-conjugate poles and second-order stages in optimizing filter performance.

This technical brief explains the importance of complex-conjugate poles and second-order stages in optimizing filter performance.

The Launchpad-Based Laser Tripwire Alarm turns your next security system into a secret agent's dream.

The Launchpad-Based Laser Tripwire Alarm turns your next security system into a secret agent's dream.

This technical brief discusses the reasoning behind and implementation of constant-current drive circuitry for illuminating LEDs.

This technical brief discusses the reasoning behind and implementation of constant-current drive circuitry for illuminating LEDs.

If you're a speeder or sports player you may have experience with one of these! In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to…

If you're a speeder or sports player you may have experience with one of these! In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a radar gun!

This technical brief explains what differential QPSK is and why it can be advantageous compared to ordinary QPSK.

This technical brief explains what differential QPSK is and why it can be advantageous compared to ordinary QPSK.

This technical brief covers the basic characteristics of a digital modulation scheme known as quadrature phase shift keying.

This technical brief covers the basic characteristics of a digital modulation scheme known as quadrature phase shift keying.

This technical brief presents a simple MOSFET configuration that can be used as a voltage-controlled switch.

This technical brief presents a simple MOSFET configuration that can be used as a voltage-controlled switch.

Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.

Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.

In part 8 of the "Building Raspberry Pi Controller" series, readers will learn how to attach a camera board to a…

In part 8 of the "Building Raspberry Pi Controller" series, readers will learn how to attach a camera board to a Raspberry Pi and write Python code for photo imaging projects.

ADI’s acquisition of Linear Technology clearly stands to bring them financial gains and complementary products. But…

ADI’s acquisition of Linear Technology clearly stands to bring them financial gains and complementary products. But there may be an IoT angle as well.

This article will give you the building blocks needed to create your own two-channel wireless remote controller.

This article will give you the building blocks needed to create your own two-channel wireless remote controller.

This technical brief describes channel-length modulation and how it affects MOSFET current–voltage characteristics.

This technical brief describes channel-length modulation and how it affects MOSFET current–voltage characteristics.

This technical brief explains a quick, straightforward procedure for evaluating a switch/driver circuit based on an NPN…

This technical brief explains a quick, straightforward procedure for evaluating a switch/driver circuit based on an NPN bipolar junction transistor.

Sensor fusion is the art of combining multiple physical sensors to produce accurate "ground truth", even though each…

Sensor fusion is the art of combining multiple physical sensors to produce accurate "ground truth", even though each sensor might be unreliable on its own.

Learn about the basics, signal conditioning, digital output, and hardware specs of passive infrared sensors.

Learn about the basics, signal conditioning, digital output, and hardware specs of passive infrared sensors.

ADCs (analog-to-digital converters) can be described as either Nyquist-rate or oversampled converters. The Delta-Sigma…

ADCs (analog-to-digital converters) can be described as either Nyquist-rate or oversampled converters. The Delta-Sigma ADC belongs to the oversampled family of converters. It relies upon oversampling and noise shaping to achieve high-resolution conversions.