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New quad- and dual-channel transceivers are designed for radar, software-defined radio, and 5G applications.

New quad- and dual-channel transceivers are designed for radar, software-defined radio, and 5G applications.

In this article, we continue our study of the current-feedback amplifier. We’ll also look at a composite amplifier that…

In this article, we continue our study of the current-feedback amplifier. We’ll also look at a composite amplifier that combines the benefits of the voltage-feedback topology and the current-feedback topology.

In this article, we’ll take a more detailed look at the functionality and characteristics of current-feedback amplifiers.

In this article, we’ll take a more detailed look at the functionality and characteristics of current-feedback amplifiers.

Analog Devices has recently released an SPI-programmable RF upconverter that can translate baseband or IF signals to…

Analog Devices has recently released an SPI-programmable RF upconverter that can translate baseband or IF signals to extremely high transmission frequencies.

Learn more about capacitive load compensation.

Learn more about capacitive load compensation.

This article looks at Microchip’s MCP6V51, which is a zero-drift operational amplifier with a wide supply range and…

This article looks at Microchip’s MCP6V51, which is a zero-drift operational amplifier with a wide supply range and enhanced EMI rejection.

In part 12 of Resolving the Signal, we look at a power-supply noise design example to discuss which supplies are most…

In part 12 of Resolving the Signal, we look at a power-supply noise design example to discuss which supplies are most critical when trying to increase a system's PSR. From that example, we offer best practices to maintain low power-supply noise and debugging tips for a system's overall noise performance.

Part 11 of the Resolving the Signal series explores how power supplies contribute to unwanted noise, how to measure and…

Part 11 of the Resolving the Signal series explores how power supplies contribute to unwanted noise, how to measure and quantify that noise, and how noise ends up impacting system performance.

This article will take a look at the Analog Devices LT8361, a low IQ switching regulator supporting boost, SEPIC, and…

This article will take a look at the Analog Devices LT8361, a low IQ switching regulator supporting boost, SEPIC, and inverting topologies.

Noise on switch mode power supplies (SMPSs) sometimes gets a bum rap.

Noise on switch mode power supplies (SMPSs) sometimes gets a bum rap.

Part 10 of the Resolving the Signal series covers how clocks affect precision ADCs, touching on clock jitter, clock…

Part 10 of the Resolving the Signal series covers how clocks affect precision ADCs, touching on clock jitter, clock intermodulation and best PCB layout practices for clocking.

This article explores charge-amplifier design details, including ESD protection and frequency response.

This article explores charge-amplifier design details, including ESD protection and frequency response.

This article will look at the most important features of the Analog Devices ADM1266, which is a configurable power…

This article will look at the most important features of the Analog Devices ADM1266, which is a configurable power sequencing device.

This article will review the common FPGA resources that allow us to efficiently generate and distribute clock signals…

This article will review the common FPGA resources that allow us to efficiently generate and distribute clock signals throughout a system.

In this article, we’ll use Scilab to create an FM waveform that carries information corresponding to an audio recording.

In this article, we’ll use Scilab to create an FM waveform that carries information corresponding to an audio recording.

In this article we’ll work with sinusoidal signals in the frequency domain using Scilab’s fast Fourier transform…

In this article we’ll work with sinusoidal signals in the frequency domain using Scilab’s fast Fourier transform (FFT) functionality.

Part 8 of the Resolving the Signal series dives further into how different noise sources impact precision delta-sigma…

Part 8 of the Resolving the Signal series dives further into how different noise sources impact precision delta-sigma ADCs by focusing on reference noise and ADC noise, and how gain affects reference noise.

This article shows how to implement an analog PID controller, including adjusting of the angular position of a DC motor…

This article shows how to implement an analog PID controller, including adjusting of the angular position of a DC motor shaft, editing the design to control its speed, and tuning PID parameters for reliable performance.

This article provides an overview of various characteristics and specifications that are relevant to low-frequency MOSFET…

This article provides an overview of various characteristics and specifications that are relevant to low-frequency MOSFET operation.