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News Sep 05, 2025 by Jeff Child
Vicor DCM Non-Isolated Regulated DC-DC Converter Modules | Digital Datasheet

Vicor DCM Non-Isolated Regulated DC-DC Converter Modules | Digital Datasheet

Vicor DCM Non-Isolated Regulated DC-DC Converter Modules provide a compact, high-efficiency solution for bridging 48V and 12V power buses. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Using Varactor Diodes for FM Signal Generation

Using Varactor Diodes for FM Signal Generation

Learn how a varactor diode's variable capacitance, together with an LC tank circuit, can drive a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) to create FM waveforms.


An FM Generator Circuit Using the Capacitance of a Collector-Base Junction

An FM Generator Circuit Using the Capacitance of a Collector-Base Junction

In this article, we examine a reactance modulator design that employs the variable capacitance of a bipolar junction transistor to modulate the output of a Colpitts oscillator.


Analog Devices Inc. Balanced Solutions Essential Kit | Featured Product Spotlight

Analog Devices Inc. Balanced Solutions Essential Kit | Featured Product Spotlight

Analog Devices Inc. Balanced Solutions Essential Kit provides a ready-to-use platform for testing and prototyping across data center and consumer technology applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Introduction to Reactance Modulators for Generating FM Signals

Introduction to Reactance Modulators for Generating FM Signals

In this article, we'll introduce the fundamental concepts of direct FM generation and examine a key FM modulation circuit: the reactance modulator.


NXP Intros Battery Cell Control ICs for EVs and Energy Systems

NXP Intros Battery Cell Control ICs for EVs and Energy Systems

The family brings 18-channel monitoring and SPI-to-TPL bridge to electric vehicle and energy storage applications.


News Jul 25, 2025 by Jake Hertz
How Mature-Technology ASICs Can Give You the Edge

How Mature-Technology ASICs Can Give You the Edge

Learn how application-specific integrated circuits can enable companies to leverage their key IP and distinguish themselves from competitors who use off-the-shelf ICs.


Implementing Molex EMI Filter Plates for Superior Electromagnetic Interference Protection | Tech Guide

Implementing Molex EMI Filter Plates for Superior Electromagnetic Interference Protection | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide, we dive into Molex EMI Filter Plates—engineered to deliver powerful electromagnetic interference protection across demanding systems. Watch now to get started!


Rohm Adds High-Accuracy Sense Apps for High-Voltage Designs

Rohm Adds High-Accuracy Sense Apps for High-Voltage Designs

The BD1423xFVJ-C and BD1422xG-C series current sense amplifiers offer design simplicity for electric vehicle and other automotive systems.


News Jul 10, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Dynamic Nonlinearity in RF Power Amplifiers: Insights From Two-Tone Testing

Dynamic Nonlinearity in RF Power Amplifiers: Insights From Two-Tone Testing

This article explores the effect of signal bandwidth on the linearity of power amplifiers, including the impacts of cascaded RF gain stages.


Practical Insights Into Narrowband FM With a Single-Frequency Input

Practical Insights Into Narrowband FM With a Single-Frequency Input

In this article, we’ll use phasor diagrams to compare narrowband FM and conventional AM. We’ll also discuss the problem of oscillator phase noise and work through an example problem.


SiTime Unveils Software for Data Center and Network Time Synchronization

SiTime Unveils Software for Data Center and Network Time Synchronization

Announced today, the new software works with SiTime hardware to create the most accurate and reliable data center, networking, and communications timing system.


News Jun 30, 2025 by Duane Benson
Understanding the Third-Order Intercept Point of a Cascaded System

Understanding the Third-Order Intercept Point of a Cascaded System

Using the third-order intercept point (IP3) metric, we examine how the nonlinearity of individual gain stages in a cascaded RF system affects the linearity performance of the cascade as a whole.


Introduction to Narrowband Angle Modulation

Introduction to Narrowband Angle Modulation

Using a simple example, this article examines the frequency spectra of frequency-modulated (FM) and phase-modulated (PM) waves for a low modulation index.


Mini-Circuits PMA1-14LN+ Low Noise Amplifier | New Product Brief

Mini-Circuits PMA1-14LN+ Low Noise Amplifier | New Product Brief

Mini-Circuits PMA1-14LN+ Low Noise Amplifier is a compact, wideband pHEMT MMIC amplifier designed for high-performance RF applications from 50 MHz to 10 GHz. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


A New Ratiometric Data Acquisition Circuit for Unequal Supply and Reference Voltages

A New Ratiometric Data Acquisition Circuit for Unequal Supply and Reference Voltages

This article introduces a new ratiometric data-acquisition system design for use with remote sensors. As we’ll see, it reduces error by employing matched resistor divider networks.


Startup Intros ‘Most Advanced’ Multi-Gigahertz Timing and Clock Devices

Startup Intros ‘Most Advanced’ Multi-Gigahertz Timing and Clock Devices

Unveiled today, the new timing chips from Mixed-Signal Devices offer 2 GHz performance and use scalable CMOS to overcome the limits of analog alternatives.


News Jun 03, 2025 by Jeff Child
Polyn Tapes Out First Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing Chip

Polyn Tapes Out First Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing Chip

Polyn's NASP chip is an analog neuromorphic processor that enables ultra-low-power, real-time signal processing directly at the sensor.


News May 22, 2025 by Luke James
Using the 1 dB Compression Point to Characterize RF System Nonlinearity

Using the 1 dB Compression Point to Characterize RF System Nonlinearity

Gain compression causes power systems to transition from linear to nonlinear operation. Learn how the 1 dB compression point is used to define the limits of linear operation.