TI extends its family of SAR ADCs, striving to beat old design challenges. How do these new family members stack up when compared to some competitors?
TI extends its family of SAR ADCs, striving to beat old design challenges. How do these new family members stack up when compared to some competitors?
This article discusses how we can examine the oscillator circuit to make sure that it has sufficient “negative…
This article discusses how we can examine the oscillator circuit to make sure that it has sufficient “negative resistance” or “oscillation allowance”.
Technology for space applications has been an important part of 2021, thus more components are coming out that are…
Technology for space applications has been an important part of 2021, thus more components are coming out that are rad-hard. Recently, two new FETS have come out, what do they bring to this space?
Last week, Samsung released their newest mobile image sensor which they claim is the industry’s smallest pixel size.…
Last week, Samsung released their newest mobile image sensor which they claim is the industry’s smallest pixel size. What are the implications of this shrinking?
Recently, Analog Devices has added to its battery management system portfolio. Since EV systems are quickly advancing,…
Recently, Analog Devices has added to its battery management system portfolio. Since EV systems are quickly advancing, the question of how does this system compare to others?
How do we know how a satellite in space is doing from here on Earth? Learn how current-sense amplifiers or CSAs are a…
How do we know how a satellite in space is doing from here on Earth? Learn how current-sense amplifiers or CSAs are a crucial part of several satellite monitoring systems.
A seemingly unique and fruitful approach, analog processing has been the key to Mythic AI’s success. Its newest…
A seemingly unique and fruitful approach, analog processing has been the key to Mythic AI’s success. Its newest processor could be a hopeful contender in the world of edge computing.
In this article, we’ll try to develop a deeper insight into the operation of a quartz crystal oscillator.
In this article, we’ll try to develop a deeper insight into the operation of a quartz crystal oscillator.
Today, Maxim Integrated released a new PMIC with supercapacitor backup power supplies in mind.
Today, Maxim Integrated released a new PMIC with supercapacitor backup power supplies in mind.
Learn about some of the most important characteristics of quartz crystal frequency deviations.
Learn about some of the most important characteristics of quartz crystal frequency deviations.
One method of accelerating system design is with a system-on-module (SoM). The newest XRF16-Gen3 Xilinx-based SoM from…
One method of accelerating system design is with a system-on-module (SoM). The newest XRF16-Gen3 Xilinx-based SoM from AVNET has improvements worth evaluating.
Learn how two methods of demodulation compare: synchronous demodulation and rectifier-type demodulation. Here we discuss…
Learn how two methods of demodulation compare: synchronous demodulation and rectifier-type demodulation. Here we discuss each method's advantages, drawbacks, and appropriate applications.
Learn where demodulator circuits are needed and how you can convert the AC output of an LVDT (linear variable…
Learn where demodulator circuits are needed and how you can convert the AC output of an LVDT (linear variable differential transformer) into DC signals using a diode rectifier.
In an announcement clearly intended to draw in engineers and laymen alike, IBM heralds the arrival of tiny 2 nm chips…
In an announcement clearly intended to draw in engineers and laymen alike, IBM heralds the arrival of tiny 2 nm chips with 50 billion transistors apiece and the heir apparent to the age of FinFETs.
This week, Nexperia has released a new group of trench Schottky diodes which they claim are more efficient than ever.
This week, Nexperia has released a new group of trench Schottky diodes which they claim are more efficient than ever.
In this series of articles, we’ll discuss one of the fundamental building blocks of analog IC design: the…
In this series of articles, we’ll discuss one of the fundamental building blocks of analog IC design: the switched-capacitor circuit.
MUS-IC, ROHM Semiconductor’s specialized family of audio electronics has a new member: a 32-bit DAC designed for…
MUS-IC, ROHM Semiconductor’s specialized family of audio electronics has a new member: a 32-bit DAC designed for high-res playback. What does this DAC teach us about the tenets of Hi-Fi electronics?
This article is the first in the "Protect Your Ports! Top Design Tips to Keep Your Communications Connected" series from…
This article is the first in the "Protect Your Ports! Top Design Tips to Keep Your Communications Connected" series from Littelfuse.
In this article, we'll discuss instrumentation amplifiers (in-amps) which have high common-mode rejection and provide…
In this article, we'll discuss instrumentation amplifiers (in-amps) which have high common-mode rejection and provide high and equal input impedances. We will also look at the advantages and disadvantages of a commonly-used in-amp often referred to as the three-op amp in-amp.
A new component selection tool from UnitedSiC aims to make the design of SiC-based applications more straightforward and…
A new component selection tool from UnitedSiC aims to make the design of SiC-based applications more straightforward and economical.