This is Part 3 of the series of articles about composite amplifiers. In this section, we are going to show how to achieve faster op-amp dynamics by expanding the…
This is Part 3 of the series of articles about composite amplifiers. In this section, we are going to show how to achieve faster op-amp dynamics by expanding the frequency bandwidth.
In the first part of this series on composite amplifiers, we'll investigate one method of boosting an op-amp’s output…
In the first part of this series on composite amplifiers, we'll investigate one method of boosting an op-amp’s output current drive capability.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the analog blocks for implementing the square wave-based synchronous demodulator.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the analog blocks for implementing the square wave-based synchronous demodulator.
This article is the third of a series on microcontroller timers which describes the RTCs inside a microcontroller.
This article is the third of a series on microcontroller timers which describes the RTCs inside a microcontroller.
In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of using a switch-based multiplier.
In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of using a switch-based multiplier.
This article will look at the trade-offs we face when trying to improve the linearity of a circuit.
This article will look at the trade-offs we face when trying to improve the linearity of a circuit.
This article will discuss the basic idea behind the synchronous demodulation technique.
This article will discuss the basic idea behind the synchronous demodulation technique.
This article describes the benefits and requirements of the internal RC oscillator often available inside many low-cost…
This article describes the benefits and requirements of the internal RC oscillator often available inside many low-cost Microcontroller units, including the calibration procedure to obtain the best possible accuracy.
The ADRV9026 wideband RF transceiver supports 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular infrastructure applications.
The ADRV9026 wideband RF transceiver supports 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular infrastructure applications.
This article looks at the differences between crystal resonators and oscillators and presents examples that show when…
This article looks at the differences between crystal resonators and oscillators and presents examples that show when choosing crystals over oscillators could increase the total cost of a design.
In this article, we will examine the deviation of the actual transfer function H from the ideal \(H_{ideal}\) in finer detail.
In this article, we will examine the deviation of the actual transfer function H from the ideal \(H_{ideal}\) in finer detail.
In this article, we’ll first review the basic architecture of a SAR ADC and then take a look at one of its common applications.
In this article, we’ll first review the basic architecture of a SAR ADC and then take a look at one of its common applications.
This is Part 3 of a series of articles about the Moog ladder filter. In this article, we'll define the characteristics of…
This is Part 3 of a series of articles about the Moog ladder filter. In this article, we'll define the characteristics of the Moog filter, including its properties.
In this first part of a series of articles, we investigate the role of the op-amp’s gain-bandwidth product (GBP).
In this first part of a series of articles, we investigate the role of the op-amp’s gain-bandwidth product (GBP).
How does a ground plane reduce noise in a PCB? Learn more in this technical article.
How does a ground plane reduce noise in a PCB? Learn more in this technical article.
In this article, we will discuss the right half-plane zero, a byproduct of pole splitting, and its effects on stability.
In this article, we will discuss the right half-plane zero, a byproduct of pole splitting, and its effects on stability.
We are analyzing the behavior of the Moog ladder filter. In this section, we will analyze the heart of the topology and…
We are analyzing the behavior of the Moog ladder filter. In this section, we will analyze the heart of the topology and express the small-signal open-loop transfer function of the filter as a whole.
If you're looking to get a better handle on how to read schematics, this helpful guide will give you a head start.
If you're looking to get a better handle on how to read schematics, this helpful guide will give you a head start.
Learn about one of the only audio filter topologies out there, the Moog filter!
Learn about one of the only audio filter topologies out there, the Moog filter!
In this article, we’ll see that a Nyquist plot provides a straightforward means of determining if an amplifier will oscillate.
In this article, we’ll see that a Nyquist plot provides a straightforward means of determining if an amplifier will oscillate.