The Y-factor method is a widely used technique for measuring the gain and noise figure (NF) of RF components. This article will help you understand the…
The Y-factor method is a widely used technique for measuring the gain and noise figure (NF) of RF components. This article will help you understand the differences between the insertion gain and the available gain, while avoiding potentially significant errors when measuring the noise figure.
This project demonstrates the design and operation of a root-mean-squared (RMS) detector for inclusion in a wideband…
This project demonstrates the design and operation of a root-mean-squared (RMS) detector for inclusion in a wideband voltmeter. The RMS detector is useful for measuring certain signal types, including noise, since it provides an indication of the energy in a signal.
In this article, we’ll use LTspice simulations to more thoroughly understand output-voltage ripple and consider…
In this article, we’ll use LTspice simulations to more thoroughly understand output-voltage ripple and consider techniques for mitigating it within a charge pump circuit.
A scholar, researcher, and tireless inventor, Lee de Forest made a seemingly small modification to vacuum-tube…
A scholar, researcher, and tireless inventor, Lee de Forest made a seemingly small modification to vacuum-tube technology. The repercussions in the incipient electronics industry were immense.
Continuing our in-depth look at a simple SPICE circuit that can generate a negative supply voltage, we’ll consider the…
Continuing our in-depth look at a simple SPICE circuit that can generate a negative supply voltage, we’ll consider the effect of oscillator frequency on the system’s performance parameters.
Three of Agile Analog's IP subsystems for battery-powered IoT solutions are entering the RISC-V ecosystem.
Three of Agile Analog's IP subsystems for battery-powered IoT solutions are entering the RISC-V ecosystem.
Three new gate driver solutions aim to serve a wide range of applications in motor drives, electric vehicles, solar…
Three new gate driver solutions aim to serve a wide range of applications in motor drives, electric vehicles, solar inverters, and more.
The RECOM Power RPx-RAW Series DC to DC converters are specifically designed for high-voltage battery applications in…
The RECOM Power RPx-RAW Series DC to DC converters are specifically designed for high-voltage battery applications in railway rolling stock and other similar environments. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
Leveraging novel photonic circuit designs, researchers hope to lower electricity consumption in data centers.
Leveraging novel photonic circuit designs, researchers hope to lower electricity consumption in data centers.
Despite Apple’s internal efforts, the company still needs to rely on third parties for wireless chips.
Despite Apple’s internal efforts, the company still needs to rely on third parties for wireless chips.
Learn more about dithering, namely improving the spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) of an analog-to-digital converter…
Learn more about dithering, namely improving the spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) of an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that exhibits differential nonlinearity (DNL) errors.
The latest advances in radiation-hardened digital components have enabled the development of MCXOs that, for the first…
The latest advances in radiation-hardened digital components have enabled the development of MCXOs that, for the first time, can replace larger, high-power-consuming OCXOs in low-earth orbit (LEO) New Space applications.
Learn about the RF noise figure (NF), its power gain, lossy components, and cascaded systems.
Learn about the RF noise figure (NF), its power gain, lossy components, and cascaded systems.
Learn about using LTspice simulations to provide important insight into the performance of a switched-capacitor…
Learn about using LTspice simulations to provide important insight into the performance of a switched-capacitor voltage-inverting power supply.
Take a closer look at the definition of the RF noise figure and discuss some subtleties to help avoid erroneous…
Take a closer look at the definition of the RF noise figure and discuss some subtleties to help avoid erroneous interpretations of this specification.
Design a wideband analog multimeter to measure AC voltages and currents from 20 Hz to 1 MHz with a selectable sensitivity…
Design a wideband analog multimeter to measure AC voltages and currents from 20 Hz to 1 MHz with a selectable sensitivity from 1 mV to 100 V, while the ammeter has a selectable current sensitivity of 10 mA to 10 A.
Agile Analog has developed digitally-wrapped analog IP subsystems to decrease the design and integration effort of SoCs.
Agile Analog has developed digitally-wrapped analog IP subsystems to decrease the design and integration effort of SoCs.
Learn about two nonlinearity sources, spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR), and SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) in…
Learn about two nonlinearity sources, spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR), and SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) in analog-to-digital converters (ADCs).
Flux is launching an integrated AI-powered “chatbot-like” design assistant that’s integrated into its web-based…
Flux is launching an integrated AI-powered “chatbot-like” design assistant that’s integrated into its web-based online PCB design tool.
These speakers are said to offer higher performance in a smaller size, bringing high-fidelity audio to new applications.
These speakers are said to offer higher performance in a smaller size, bringing high-fidelity audio to new applications.
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