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What's the difference between high-side and low-side resistive current sensing? This article explains the basics, as well…

What's the difference between high-side and low-side resistive current sensing? This article explains the basics, as well as when each is the more appropriate design choice.

This article provides a general understanding of what DSP is, how it works, and what advantages it can offer. To…

This article provides a general understanding of what DSP is, how it works, and what advantages it can offer. To appreciate the advantages of DSP, let’s first have a look at the conventional method of signal processing, i.e., analog signal processing.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

This article launches a series exploring the question of how to model data converters for system simulations.

This article launches a series exploring the question of how to model data converters for system simulations.

How should I and Q combining be done? Through analog or digital means? This article will discuss the basics of the analog…

How should I and Q combining be done? Through analog or digital means? This article will discuss the basics of the analog and digital IQ approaches.

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Awarded the Nobel Prize twice, John Bardeen is often recognized as one of the founders of the first transistor and the…

Awarded the Nobel Prize twice, John Bardeen is often recognized as one of the founders of the first transistor and the theory of superconductivity.

RF front ends are one of the most important hardware blocks involved in RF design, but they’re not a one-size-fits-all solution.

RF front ends are one of the most important hardware blocks involved in RF design, but they’re not a one-size-fits-all solution.

Condition-based monitoring is important to consider when designing with vibration in mind, especially in IoT and…

Condition-based monitoring is important to consider when designing with vibration in mind, especially in IoT and industrial applications. A new development platform knits together resources for hardware designers, software engineers, and algorithm developers alike.

This article explores using PSpice for TI to simulate potential causes for parasitic effects in a motor-drive design and…

This article explores using PSpice for TI to simulate potential causes for parasitic effects in a motor-drive design and offers design tips to mitigate the negative effects common with high-power motor-drive systems.