In this article, we explore the limitations of LC oscillators for direct FM generation and how to deal with them using multipliers and automatic frequency…
In this article, we explore the limitations of LC oscillators for direct FM generation and how to deal with them using multipliers and automatic frequency control (AFC) circuits.
Learn how a varactor diode's variable capacitance, together with an LC tank circuit, can drive a voltage-controlled…
Learn how a varactor diode's variable capacitance, together with an LC tank circuit, can drive a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) to create FM waveforms.
In this article, we examine a reactance modulator design that employs the variable capacitance of a bipolar junction…
In this article, we examine a reactance modulator design that employs the variable capacitance of a bipolar junction transistor to modulate the output of a Colpitts oscillator.
In this article, we'll introduce the fundamental concepts of direct FM generation and examine a key FM modulation…
In this article, we'll introduce the fundamental concepts of direct FM generation and examine a key FM modulation circuit: the reactance modulator.
In this article, we’ll use phasor diagrams to compare narrowband FM and conventional AM. We’ll also discuss the…
In this article, we’ll use phasor diagrams to compare narrowband FM and conventional AM. We’ll also discuss the problem of oscillator phase noise and work through an example problem.
Announced today, the new software works with SiTime hardware to create the most accurate and reliable data center,…
Announced today, the new software works with SiTime hardware to create the most accurate and reliable data center, networking, and communications timing system.
Using a simple example, this article examines the frequency spectra of frequency-modulated (FM) and phase-modulated (PM)…
Using a simple example, this article examines the frequency spectra of frequency-modulated (FM) and phase-modulated (PM) waves for a low modulation index.
Unveiled today, the new timing chips from Mixed-Signal Devices offer 2 GHz performance and use scalable CMOS to overcome…
Unveiled today, the new timing chips from Mixed-Signal Devices offer 2 GHz performance and use scalable CMOS to overcome the limits of analog alternatives.
We examine RF demodulation circuits used for both double-sideband suppressed carrier (DSB-SC) signals and double-sideband…
We examine RF demodulation circuits used for both double-sideband suppressed carrier (DSB-SC) signals and double-sideband signals with a carrier.
The new solution merges the benefits of a crystal oscillator and an atomic clock into one uniform package.
The new solution merges the benefits of a crystal oscillator and an atomic clock into one uniform package.
You thought mmWave was high frequency? Rohm's new devices bring Terahertz into the realm of practicality.
You thought mmWave was high frequency? Rohm's new devices bring Terahertz into the realm of practicality.
In an exclusive interview with the SiTime team, we discussed the benefits of MEMS-based timing solutions over their…
In an exclusive interview with the SiTime team, we discussed the benefits of MEMS-based timing solutions over their quartz-oscillator counterparts.
The new differential-ended oscillator is the company’s first specifically designed to optimize efficiency in AI data centers.
The new differential-ended oscillator is the company’s first specifically designed to optimize efficiency in AI data centers.
In this project article, we'll use a 555 timer IC to build an iconic musical instrument from the early days of synthesizers.
In this project article, we'll use a 555 timer IC to build an iconic musical instrument from the early days of synthesizers.
In this project article, we’ll create a programmable device that alerts users to changes in ambient light levels. Along…
In this project article, we’ll create a programmable device that alerts users to changes in ambient light levels. Along the way, we’ll learn about astable multivibrators and the Darlington pair.
In this article, we examine the oscillation behavior of an LED blinker circuit in QSPICE and learn how to control its…
In this article, we examine the oscillation behavior of an LED blinker circuit in QSPICE and learn how to control its ON-time and pulse repetition frequency.
The common-drain amplifier is a single-stage configuration that uses the gate as its input and the source as its output.…
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.
The new oscillator chip delivers low power consumption and ±20 ppm frequency stability to small IoT devices in a 1.2 mm…
The new oscillator chip delivers low power consumption and ±20 ppm frequency stability to small IoT devices in a 1.2 mm x 1.1 mm QFN package
In this project, we mix the old and the new by integrating present-day BLE technology with a vintage Science Fair computer kit.
In this project, we mix the old and the new by integrating present-day BLE technology with a vintage Science Fair computer kit.
Learn how surface-mount adapter evaluation modules (EVMs) help ease the transition to analog ICs with advanced package types.
Learn how surface-mount adapter evaluation modules (EVMs) help ease the transition to analog ICs with advanced package types.
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