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Knowles Design Evaluation Boards | New Product Brief

Knowles Design Evaluation Boards | New Product Brief

Knowles Design Evaluation Boards (DEBs) offer a ready-to-use platform for testing DLI filters, couplers, and power dividers without the need for a custom PCB layout. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Introduction to Single-Sideband Modulation: The Filter Method

Introduction to Single-Sideband Modulation: The Filter Method

Learn about a classic amplitude modulation (AM) technique that’s been used in voice transmission for nearly a century.


Knowles SMD Bandpass Filter | Featured Product Spotlight

Knowles SMD Bandpass Filter | Featured Product Spotlight

Knowles SMD Bandpass Filters provide high-performance filtering for microwave applications in a compact, surface-mountable package. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Morse Micro Intros Wi-Fi HaLow SoC Claiming Longest Reach

Morse Micro Intros Wi-Fi HaLow SoC Claiming Longest Reach

At CES, All About Circuits had an exclusive interview with Morse Micro CEO Michael De Nil. We discussed their new Wi-Fi HaLow SoC and more.


News Jan 16, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Introduction to the Balanced Modulator for AM Signals

Introduction to the Balanced Modulator for AM Signals

Learn how the balanced modulator addresses shortcomings of the square-law modulator when generating DSB-SC and conventional AM signals.


TDK B84742A 2-Line DIN Rail Power Line Filters | New Product Brief

TDK B84742A 2-Line DIN Rail Power Line Filters | New Product Brief

TDK B84742A 2-Line DIN Rail Filters provide high-performance noise filtering for DC systems with easy installation and a compact design. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


How to Hurdle Overswing and Noise In Low Power Designs

How to Hurdle Overswing and Noise In Low Power Designs

Overswing can occur when Zener diodes are pushed to their limits. Learn about why this happens and the problems it causes—and how to overcome the issue.


Introduction to the Common-Drain Amplifier: Small-Signal Behavior

Introduction to the Common-Drain Amplifier: Small-Signal Behavior

The common-drain amplifier is a single-stage configuration that uses the gate as its input and the source as its output. Learn about its small-signal characteristics in this article.


TDK YFF 3-Terminal Filters | Featured Product Spotlight

TDK YFF 3-Terminal Filters | Featured Product Spotlight

TDK YFF 3-Terminal Filters offers ultra-low equivalent series inductance (ESL) solutions, designed to replace traditional multi-component LC circuits with an innovative structure. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Using Clever Techniques to Convert a Passive Audio Filter Into an Active Filter

Using Clever Techniques to Convert a Passive Audio Filter Into an Active Filter

This project covers two fascinating and useful circuit design techniques—the Burton Transform and Dualling—that allow us to transform a passive network into an active network while building an audio noise filter.


Projects Jun 02, 2024 by John Woodgate
Common-Mode Chokes: From Working Principles to Important Performance Parameters

Common-Mode Chokes: From Working Principles to Important Performance Parameters

Learn how these simple filters can help you combat common-mode noise with minimal degradation of the desired signal.


How To Use SMT Adapter Modules for Advanced IC Package Transitioning

How To Use SMT Adapter Modules for Advanced IC Package Transitioning

Learn how surface-mount adapter evaluation modules (EVMs) help ease the transition to analog ICs with advanced package types.


Understanding RF Calibration Using Short, Open, Load, and Through Terminations

Understanding RF Calibration Using Short, Open, Load, and Through Terminations

In this article, we conclude our discussion of VNAs by walking through the steps of a SOLT calibration and examining the potential non-idealities of its reference standards.


Frequency Response of the MOSFET Common-Source Amplifier

Frequency Response of the MOSFET Common-Source Amplifier

In this article, we learn about the frequency response of the MOSFET common-source amplifier by examining its s-domain transfer function.


How to Estimate and Enhance the Dynamic Range of a Vector Network Analyzer

How to Estimate and Enhance the Dynamic Range of a Vector Network Analyzer

This article explains how to estimate the dynamic range a vector network analyzer (VNA) needs for a given measurement, then discusses four techniques for boosting the dynamic range to the required level.


Understanding the Significance of Dynamic Range and Spurious-Free Dynamic Range

Understanding the Significance of Dynamic Range and Spurious-Free Dynamic Range

In this article, we investigate two metrics used to characterize the performance of RF test and measurement systems.


Small-Signal MOSFET Models for Analog IC Design

Small-Signal MOSFET Models for Analog IC Design

The small-signal characteristics of MOSFETs play an important role in analog IC design. In this article, we learn how to model MOS transistors' small-signal behaviors.


Building a Circuit to Measure the Effect of Noise on Audio Signals

Building a Circuit to Measure the Effect of Noise on Audio Signals

This project will cover the design, construction, and testing of an analog filter meeting the ITU-R BS.468-4 specification, which aims to evaluate the disturbing effects of noise on audio broadcast signals.


Projects Dec 10, 2023 by John Woodgate
How To Reduce EMI in Switching-Converters When Spread Spectrum Is Not an Option

How To Reduce EMI in Switching-Converters When Spread Spectrum Is Not an Option

Learn five alternatives to spread spectrum for EMI mitigation in switched-mode power supplies: passive and active EMI filtering, slew rate control, advanced packaging, and PCB layout optimization.


I’m Thankful for These 6 EE Online Resources on All About Circuits

I’m Thankful for These 6 EE Online Resources on All About Circuits

On Thanksgiving today, Jeff reflects on how electronics technology enables all our amazing devices, and shares six useful All About Circuits online resources to be thankful for.


News Nov 23, 2023 by Jeff Child