RCA's 5-stage Johnson counter with 10 decoded outputs became one of the most built circuits in hobby electronics.
RCA's 5-stage Johnson counter with 10 decoded outputs became one of the most built circuits in hobby electronics.
In this article, we'll learn about several key applications of PLLs in communication systems, including tracking filters,…
In this article, we'll learn about several key applications of PLLs in communication systems, including tracking filters, frequency and phase modulation, and FM and AM demodulation.
Whether designing modulation schemes or modeling entropy, engineers are still guided by Hartley's principle that…
Whether designing modulation schemes or modeling entropy, engineers are still guided by Hartley's principle that information can and must be measured.
The MEMS-based oscillator delivers less than 1 nanosecond of time synchronization accuracy for AI clusters.
The MEMS-based oscillator delivers less than 1 nanosecond of time synchronization accuracy for AI clusters.
In this article, we explore when to choose a Class AB or Class D output stage for your piezo amplifier design. We'll also…
In this article, we explore when to choose a Class AB or Class D output stage for your piezo amplifier design. We'll also examine the Class D stage's power supply requirements.
Developed in the mid-1970s, National Semi’s LM386 collapsed a complete audio output stage into a single DIP-8 package…
Developed in the mid-1970s, National Semi’s LM386 collapsed a complete audio output stage into a single DIP-8 package running off a 9-V battery—and it became the first amplifier most hobbyists ever built.
The dual operational amplifier offers 20-µV precision across a wide 36-V supply range, eliminating the need for complex…
The dual operational amplifier offers 20-µV precision across a wide 36-V supply range, eliminating the need for complex compensation in industrial and automotive signal chains.
In this article, we explore the operation of a Class D stage with a capacitive load and how it can be used in piezo…
In this article, we explore the operation of a Class D stage with a capacitive load and how it can be used in piezo amplifier design.
Analog Devices introduces a new family of high-density, 16-bit successive approximation register (SAR) ADCs to simplify…
Analog Devices introduces a new family of high-density, 16-bit successive approximation register (SAR) ADCs to simplify multichannel data acquisition.
We examine the basic requirements of piezoelectric amplifiers and how Class AB operation can meet them.
We examine the basic requirements of piezoelectric amplifiers and how Class AB operation can meet them.
GaN-based power delivery board targets 96.5% efficiency and 2,100 W/in3 for NVIDIA's next-generation 800 VDC data center…
GaN-based power delivery board targets 96.5% efficiency and 2,100 W/in3 for NVIDIA's next-generation 800 VDC data center architecture.
The new CMOS op amps combine low offset voltage, low noise, and 10-V/μs slew rate for flexible precision design.
The new CMOS op amps combine low offset voltage, low noise, and 10-V/μs slew rate for flexible precision design.
MEAN WELL BIC-5K 5kW AC DC Bidirectional Power Supplies enable efficient two-way energy conversion for grid-connected and…
MEAN WELL BIC-5K 5kW AC DC Bidirectional Power Supplies enable efficient two-way energy conversion for grid-connected and energy storage systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
The NuMicro M3331 series runs at up to 180 MHz and integrates hardware security, CAN FD, and LED control interfaces…
The NuMicro M3331 series runs at up to 180 MHz and integrates hardware security, CAN FD, and LED control interfaces across packages as small as 4 × 4 mm.
At APEC 2026, Power Integrations introduced its TopSwitchGaN 440 W, which unites PowiGaN switches with traditional…
At APEC 2026, Power Integrations introduced its TopSwitchGaN 440 W, which unites PowiGaN switches with traditional TOPSwitch architecture, simplifying high-power designs.
Claimed as the “world’s first” 4-level buck converter, the device enables high-efficiency 6 A fast charging for…
Claimed as the “world’s first” 4-level buck converter, the device enables high-efficiency 6 A fast charging for mobile and portable electronics.
Learn how using a phase/frequency detector (PFD) in place of a phase detector improves the acquisition range of a PLL.
Learn how using a phase/frequency detector (PFD) in place of a phase detector improves the acquisition range of a PLL.
Learn how to create a batteryless crawling robot using basic electronic components and a 3D-printed chassis.
Learn how to create a batteryless crawling robot using basic electronic components and a 3D-printed chassis.
To complete this project, we add backlight control and temperature-sensing functionality to the clock we built in the…
To complete this project, we add backlight control and temperature-sensing functionality to the clock we built in the previous installments.
Announced today at Embedded World, Synaptics claims the SYN765x as the first industry's first AI Native Wi-Fi 7 solution…
Announced today at Embedded World, Synaptics claims the SYN765x as the first industry's first AI Native Wi-Fi 7 solution developed specifically for the IoT. It provides Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and 802.15.4 connectivity and features a Cortex-M52 and Ethos-U55 NPU.