THD of an audio system can be easily measured, but because the ultimate output of an audio system is a sound for humans to hear, human perception plays a role in…
THD of an audio system can be easily measured, but because the ultimate output of an audio system is a sound for humans to hear, human perception plays a role in determining what to do about THD.
This article will introduce approaches for determining the root causes of spur issues in high-resolution precision ADC…
This article will introduce approaches for determining the root causes of spur issues in high-resolution precision ADC applications and present solutions to solve them.
You can do a lot with ultrasound, and whatever you’re doing will be easier with a highly integrated IC such as the PGA460-Q1.
You can do a lot with ultrasound, and whatever you’re doing will be easier with a highly integrated IC such as the PGA460-Q1.
This article describes the cause and effect of total harmonic distortion (THD) in power systems. Some means of improving…
This article describes the cause and effect of total harmonic distortion (THD) in power systems. Some means of improving THD are also discussed.
This article will help the reader understand the different types of power semiconductors: how they work, their key…
This article will help the reader understand the different types of power semiconductors: how they work, their key parameters, and trade-offs.
In this article we’ll look at three new components for amplifying and processing audio signals.
In this article we’ll look at three new components for amplifying and processing audio signals.
See what's inside a sound-activated LED for use in DJ environments.
See what's inside a sound-activated LED for use in DJ environments.
Optimizing performance, safety, and reliability in ADAS applications via design, verification, and processor IP and a…
Optimizing performance, safety, and reliability in ADAS applications via design, verification, and processor IP and a holistic design approach.
NXROBO's Tin Lun Lam shares insights on designing home robots.
NXROBO's Tin Lun Lam shares insights on designing home robots.
This teardown looks at some of the circuitry inside Baofeng's dual-band handheld transceiver.
This teardown looks at some of the circuitry inside Baofeng's dual-band handheld transceiver.
Yes, manufacturers are still improving op-amps. This article looks at new offerings from Maxim, Linear Tech, and…
Yes, manufacturers are still improving op-amps. This article looks at new offerings from Maxim, Linear Tech, and STMicroelectronics.
Total harmonic distortion (THD) is a measurement that tells you how much of the distortion of a voltage or current is due…
Total harmonic distortion (THD) is a measurement that tells you how much of the distortion of a voltage or current is due to harmonics in the signal.
This technical brief explains the physical characteristics and the benefits of microphones based on MEMS technology.
This technical brief explains the physical characteristics and the benefits of microphones based on MEMS technology.
Learn how to listen to frequencies on the air with nothing more than a USB dongle: first FM radio, then voice signals.
Learn how to listen to frequencies on the air with nothing more than a USB dongle: first FM radio, then voice signals.
This practical tractor beam uses ultrasonic waves to levitate small spheres at short distances.
This practical tractor beam uses ultrasonic waves to levitate small spheres at short distances.
Despite being heavily replaced by semiconductors, a team of researchers has developed a nanoscale device that operates…
Despite being heavily replaced by semiconductors, a team of researchers has developed a nanoscale device that operates similarly to valves.
Nowhere to hide presents this holiday season? No problem! This alarm will sound anytime a loved one tries to get a sneak…
Nowhere to hide presents this holiday season? No problem! This alarm will sound anytime a loved one tries to get a sneak peek at his or her surprise.
Even a genius like Tesla couldn't escape the market rules of product success: Be first to market, offer good value, and…
Even a genius like Tesla couldn't escape the market rules of product success: Be first to market, offer good value, and best the competition.
Precision analog-to-digital converters can be tricky. Here are some pointers to get the most out of them.
Precision analog-to-digital converters can be tricky. Here are some pointers to get the most out of them.
Software updates can make conventional wearables capable of recognizing the wearer's movements.
Software updates can make conventional wearables capable of recognizing the wearer's movements.