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Synchronous Demodulation Using Analog Multipliers vs. Switch-based Multipliers

Synchronous Demodulation Using Analog Multipliers vs. Switch-based Multipliers

In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of using a switch-based multiplier.


Analog Design Trade-Offs in Applying Linearization Techniques Using Example CMOS Circuits

Analog Design Trade-Offs in Applying Linearization Techniques Using Example CMOS Circuits

This article will look at the trade-offs we face when trying to improve the linearity of a circuit.


Introduction to the Synchronous Demodulation

Introduction to the Synchronous Demodulation

This article will discuss the basic idea behind the synchronous demodulation technique.


The Good and the Bad of MCU Internal Oscillators

The Good and the Bad of MCU Internal Oscillators

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.


Analog Devices Unveils New Quad-channel 200MHz RF Transceiver

Analog Devices Unveils New Quad-channel 200MHz RF Transceiver

The ADRV9026 wideband RF transceiver supports 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular infrastructure applications.


News Nov 22, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
How Choosing Oscillators over Crystals Reduces Time to Market and Project Costs

How Choosing Oscillators over Crystals Reduces Time to Market and Project Costs

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.


Integrator Limitations: Magnitude and Phase Errors

Integrator Limitations: Magnitude and Phase Errors

In this article, we will examine the deviation of the actual transfer function H from the ideal \(H_{ideal}\) in finer detail.


Learn About SAR ADCs: Architecture, Applications, and Support Circuitry

Learn About SAR ADCs: Architecture, Applications, and Support Circuitry

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.


Characterizing the Moog Filter

Characterizing the Moog Filter

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.


Integrator Limitations: The Op-Amp’s Gain Bandwidth Product

Integrator Limitations: The Op-Amp’s Gain Bandwidth Product

In this first part of a series of articles, we investigate the role of the op-amp’s gain-bandwidth product (GBP).


How a Ground Plane Reduces PCB Noise

How a Ground Plane Reduces PCB Noise

How does a ground plane reduce noise in a PCB? Learn more in this technical article.


The Right Half-Plane Zero and Its Effect on Stability

The Right Half-Plane Zero and Its Effect on Stability

In this article, we will discuss the right half-plane zero, a byproduct of pole splitting, and its effects on stability.


The Small-Signal Open-Loop Transfer Function of the Moog Filter

The Small-Signal Open-Loop Transfer Function of the Moog Filter

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.


Understanding Schematics

Understanding Schematics

If you're looking to get a better handle on how to read schematics, this helpful guide will give you a head start.


Analyzing the Moog Filter

Analyzing the Moog Filter

Learn about one of the only audio filter topologies out there, the Moog filter!


How to Use Nyquist Plots for Stability Analysis

How to Use Nyquist Plots for Stability Analysis

In this article, we’ll see that a Nyquist plot provides a straightforward means of determining if an amplifier will oscillate.


Decompensated Operational Amplifiers

Decompensated Operational Amplifiers

Learn more about decompensated vs. fully-compensated op-amps and external methods of achieving compensation.


Miller Frequency Compensation: How to Use Miller Capacitance for Op-Amp Compensation

Miller Frequency Compensation: How to Use Miller Capacitance for Op-Amp Compensation

Miller capacitance is commonly used in a method for operational amplifier frequency compensation.


Transimpedance Amplifier Stability

Transimpedance Amplifier Stability

Learn about how to stabilize transimpedance amplifiers or TIAs with useful examples.


How Reactive Loads and Networks Affect Phase Shift in Analog Circuits

How Reactive Loads and Networks Affect Phase Shift in Analog Circuits

How can reactive elements affect phase shift in an LC circuit? Learn more about phase shift in analog design.