When it comes to voltage references, not only are they important, but they must be stable, especially when it comes to temperature. Targeting just that,…
When it comes to voltage references, not only are they important, but they must be stable, especially when it comes to temperature. Targeting just that, Microchip has released a new voltage reference IC.
In an AAC interview with MIT's faculty Jennifer Rupp and Ericsson's Dr. Saeed Bastani, we learned how a new field,…
In an AAC interview with MIT's faculty Jennifer Rupp and Ericsson's Dr. Saeed Bastani, we learned how a new field, "lithionics," could be the key to advancing neuromorphic computing.
ST's new intelligent high-side drivers illustrate how accurate current sensing is a non-negotiable feature of modern…
ST's new intelligent high-side drivers illustrate how accurate current sensing is a non-negotiable feature of modern power switches, especially in the automotive space.
In this article, we’ll discuss why a discrete implementation cannot provide a high accuracy in resistive current sensing.
In this article, we’ll discuss why a discrete implementation cannot provide a high accuracy in resistive current sensing.
Combining traditional silicon IGBT technology with silicon carbide Schottky barrier diodes, ROHM is hoping to create a…
Combining traditional silicon IGBT technology with silicon carbide Schottky barrier diodes, ROHM is hoping to create a new hybrid class of power solutions.
In this installation of the "Protect Your Ports! Top Design Tips to Keep Your Communications Connected" series, we'll…
In this installation of the "Protect Your Ports! Top Design Tips to Keep Your Communications Connected" series, we'll discuss low-speed interfaces and power supply circuits—including audio/video ports, DC power supplies, and more—as well as various methods of how to protect them.
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.
TI extends its family of SAR ADCs, striving to beat old design challenges. How do these new family members stack up when…
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.