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This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explores a handy circuit that can generate sustained sinusoidal…

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explores a handy circuit that can generate sustained sinusoidal oscillations.

While it can be challenging to design electronic versions of precision tools, in this Industry Article we design an…

While it can be challenging to design electronic versions of precision tools, in this Industry Article we design an electronic level that matches the features of a conventional tool.

There is a trend beginning for a whole new network of smart devices to listen and respond to requests for all rooms of…

There is a trend beginning for a whole new network of smart devices to listen and respond to requests for all rooms of your smart home so you don't have to hear "I'm sorry, I didn't get that" anymore.

In this article, we’ll look at a fairly straightforward circuit that enables a robot or other device to detect sound.

In this article, we’ll look at a fairly straightforward circuit that enables a robot or other device to detect sound.

In this teardown, we examine the Lepy LP-168 Hi-Fi Stereo USB Audio Amplifier with Bluetooth, by NKTECH.

In this teardown, we examine the Lepy LP-168 Hi-Fi Stereo USB Audio Amplifier with Bluetooth, by NKTECH.

You can simplify and improve the performance of your audio circuits with amplifier ICs such as the SSM6322.

You can simplify and improve the performance of your audio circuits with amplifier ICs such as the SSM6322.

This article defines 1/f noise and goes over ways to reduce or eliminate it in precision measurement applications.

This article defines 1/f noise and goes over ways to reduce or eliminate it in precision measurement applications.

Learn about the basics of audio electronics, which convert sound signals into electrical signals, process these…

Learn about the basics of audio electronics, which convert sound signals into electrical signals, process these electrical signals, and convert them back into sound.

Harmonic distortion can be introduced to audio amplifiers from many sources but reduced to levels below the threshold of…

Harmonic distortion can be introduced to audio amplifiers from many sources but reduced to levels below the threshold of human hearing.

THD of an audio system can be easily measured, but because the ultimate output of an audio system is a sound for humans…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In part 2 of the LED saber project, we'll assemble the power and audio systems.

In part 2 of the LED saber project, we'll assemble the power and audio systems.

This article describes the bridge-amplifier configuration and explains why it’s especially handy when you don’t have…

This article describes the bridge-amplifier configuration and explains why it’s especially handy when you don’t have a negative voltage supply.

Ever wonder what's inside a Bluetooth speaker? In this week’s Teardown Tuesday we are going to take a look at the inside of one.

Ever wonder what's inside a Bluetooth speaker? In this week’s Teardown Tuesday we are going to take a look at the inside of one.

In this article, we will look at two variations on the basic BJT current-buffering circuit.

In this article, we will look at two variations on the basic BJT current-buffering circuit.