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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.

When designing a circuit, especially in high voltage applications, safety is a major concern. A new isolated gate driver…

When designing a circuit, especially in high voltage applications, safety is a major concern. A new isolated gate driver is bringing under-voltage safety features to SiC FETs.

High-voltage electronics cause a number of issues for FETs used as load switches. A new device from Diodes Incorporated…

High-voltage electronics cause a number of issues for FETs used as load switches. A new device from Diodes Incorporated aims to tackle the long-standing issue of reverse current.

Scientists at the Terasaki Institute have put their own spin on organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) to improve…

Scientists at the Terasaki Institute have put their own spin on organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) to improve the performance in wearable health devices.

Our series on quantization noise begins with a clarification of the framework the author used to determine the scope of…

Our series on quantization noise begins with a clarification of the framework the author used to determine the scope of his investigation into quantization noise.

ADAS and AVAS are known to add a number of speakers to an automotive audio system. Class-D amplifiers, however, may be a…

ADAS and AVAS are known to add a number of speakers to an automotive audio system. Class-D amplifiers, however, may be a useful solution for cutting size, costs, heat, and power consumption.

In the final part of this series on modeling ADCs, we discuss one more model and also briefly cover DAC models.

In the final part of this series on modeling ADCs, we discuss one more model and also briefly cover DAC models.

In this article, we discuss another methodology of how to model ADCs in system simulations, this time by using the…

In this article, we discuss another methodology of how to model ADCs in system simulations, this time by using the effective number of bits and also adjusting our ADC by introducing a 5th order polynomial to the ideal quantizer input.

Learn about the concept of ENOB (effective number of bits) and how it can be used in modeling data converters in system…

Learn about the concept of ENOB (effective number of bits) and how it can be used in modeling data converters in system simulations.