In this article, we examine the oscillation behavior of an LED blinker circuit in QSPICE and learn how to control its ON-time and pulse repetition frequency.
In this article, we examine the oscillation behavior of an LED blinker circuit in QSPICE and learn how to control its ON-time and pulse repetition frequency.
Learn how to design and verify analog circuits using SLiCAP, a Python-based symbolic simulator program.
Learn how to design and verify analog circuits using SLiCAP, a Python-based symbolic simulator program.
It takes more than physicists and electrical engineers to advance the semiconductor industry. Charles Sporck, ME, helped…
It takes more than physicists and electrical engineers to advance the semiconductor industry. Charles Sporck, ME, helped drive the early days of the tech industry with production, operations, and management expertise.
In this article, we'll walk through the process of importing SPICE models into QSPICE and demonstrate the basics of using…
In this article, we'll walk through the process of importing SPICE models into QSPICE and demonstrate the basics of using the QSPICE waveform viewer, including measurement markers.
In this article, we examine how non-zero switch transition times impact the efficiency of a Class E power amplifier.
In this article, we examine how non-zero switch transition times impact the efficiency of a Class E power amplifier.
In this article, we'll walk through the process of moving an LTspice circuit into QSPICE and learn some QSPICE schematic…
In this article, we'll walk through the process of moving an LTspice circuit into QSPICE and learn some QSPICE schematic techniques.
In this article, we examine the filtering requirements of Class E power amplifiers with less-than-ideal Q-factors.
In this article, we examine the filtering requirements of Class E power amplifiers with less-than-ideal Q-factors.
When designing amplifier circuits, it can be a challenge to avoid an overvoltage event at the amplifier. Learn the…
When designing amplifier circuits, it can be a challenge to avoid an overvoltage event at the amplifier. Learn the multiple options you have for preventing damage and when an overvoltage event occurs.
This article, the first in a four-part series on moving from LTspice to QSPICE, introduces an LED blinker circuit that…
This article, the first in a four-part series on moving from LTspice to QSPICE, introduces an LED blinker circuit that we’ll simulate with both programs.
In this article, we analyze the operation of the Class E amplifier and examine the underlying assumptions of its design equations.
In this article, we analyze the operation of the Class E amplifier and examine the underlying assumptions of its design equations.
Learn how system partitioning can optimize IoT edge sensor node operation by intelligently separating the analog sensors…
Learn how system partitioning can optimize IoT edge sensor node operation by intelligently separating the analog sensors that measure slowly varying signals from the communication networks using high-speed digital signals.
Designing a Class E RF amplifier? Learn how to choose the correct level of damping and calculate the optimum component…
Designing a Class E RF amplifier? Learn how to choose the correct level of damping and calculate the optimum component values for your circuit.
Class E RF amplifiers are designed to produce switch waveforms with a specific set of characteristics. In this article,…
Class E RF amplifiers are designed to produce switch waveforms with a specific set of characteristics. In this article, we discuss the advantages and limitations of these waveforms.
Learn how Class E amplifiers improve on the efficiency of Class D amplifiers at RF frequencies.
Learn how Class E amplifiers improve on the efficiency of Class D amplifiers at RF frequencies.
For this project, I built a handheld resistor color code calculator and ohmmeter using the ATmega328 microcontroller and…
For this project, I built a handheld resistor color code calculator and ohmmeter using the ATmega328 microcontroller and a 1.8-inch color LCD display.
In this article, we’ll learn about the transformer-coupled current-switching Class D amplifier. Once we understand its…
In this article, we’ll learn about the transformer-coupled current-switching Class D amplifier. Once we understand its operation, we'll compare its performance with two voltage-switching Class D configurations.
Overswing can occur when Zener diodes are pushed to their limits. Learn about why this happens and the problems it…
Overswing can occur when Zener diodes are pushed to their limits. Learn about why this happens and the problems it causes—and how to overcome the issue.
In this article, we'll learn how the transformer-coupled voltage-switching Class D amplifier works and highlight some of…
In this article, we'll learn how the transformer-coupled voltage-switching Class D amplifier works and highlight some of its advantages.
In this article, we'll learn about two important non-idealities of Class D power amplifiers and how they affect performance.
In this article, we'll learn about two important non-idealities of Class D power amplifiers and how they affect performance.
With the help of SPICE simulations, this article explores the impact of diode reverse recovery on Class D amplifier performance.
With the help of SPICE simulations, this article explores the impact of diode reverse recovery on Class D amplifier performance.