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Building High-Performance RF Systems with the Qorvo QPF5001 | Tech Guide

Building High-Performance RF Systems with the Qorvo QPF5001 | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide from Mouser Electronics, explore how the Qorvo QPF5001 Dual-Channel 12W Transmit/Receive Module simplifies high-performance X-band RF design with integrated PA, LNA, and built-in limiter in a compact 6 mm × 5 mm package. Watch now to get started!


µA741: The Op Amp That Made Analog Simple

µA741: The Op Amp That Made Analog Simple

Released in 1968 by Fairchild, the µA741 brought internal frequency compensation and short-circuit protection to the op-amp world.


News Oct 24, 2025 by Luke James
Packing More Brains Into Buds: Multi-Feature AI on Tiny Silicon

Packing More Brains Into Buds: Multi-Feature AI on Tiny Silicon

Outfitting earbuds with more AI can be a challenge. Learn how compression techniques like sparsity, quantization, and memory-aware scheduling can help smooth the way.


How Hybrid-Driver TWS Earbuds Are Reengineering Consumer Audio Hardware

How Hybrid-Driver TWS Earbuds Are Reengineering Consumer Audio Hardware

Learn the hybrid design configurations used in today’s TWS earbuds, along with the engineering challenges that OEMs face when designing hybrid models.


Mini-Circuits PMA1-14LN+ Low Noise Amplifier | New Product Brief

Mini-Circuits PMA1-14LN+ Low Noise Amplifier | New Product Brief

Mini-Circuits PMA1-14LN+ Low Noise Amplifier is a compact, wideband pHEMT MMIC amplifier designed for high-performance RF applications from 50 MHz to 10 GHz. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Audio Roundup: The Sweet Sound of Miniaturized, Efficient Audio Devices

Audio Roundup: The Sweet Sound of Miniaturized, Efficient Audio Devices

These three audio devices target amplifier efficiency and transducer size to bring higher sound performance in everything from EVs to AI sports glasses.


News May 01, 2025 by Aaron Carman
TDK-Lambda HWS3000G Power Supply | New Product Brief

TDK-Lambda HWS3000G Power Supply | New Product Brief

TDK-Lambda HWS3000G Programmable CVCC AC-DC Power Supply delivers reliable, high-power performance with up to 3000W output in a compact design. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


The GaN-Powered Future of Class-D Audio Amplifiers

The GaN-Powered Future of Class-D Audio Amplifiers

Learn how applying gallium nitride (GaN) power transistor technology to class-D audio amplifiers can improve signal fidelity, reduce power consumption, and provide a lighter, more cost-effective solution than silicon.


Craft Your Own Hardware Soundboard Using an Arduino Microcontroller

Craft Your Own Hardware Soundboard Using an Arduino Microcontroller

Learn how to turn an ATmega328 microcontroller and an assortment of readily available parts into a dedicated hardware soundboard.


2024’s Top Technical Articles and More

2024’s Top Technical Articles and More

As 2024 comes to an end, we look back on the year's most popular technical articles, industry articles, and projects.


News Dec 30, 2024 by Abby Garfinkle
Introduction to SLiCAP for Analog Circuit Design

Introduction to SLiCAP for Analog Circuit Design

Learn how to design and verify analog circuits using SLiCAP, a Python-based symbolic simulator program.


Understanding the Transformer-Coupled Current-Switching Class D Amplifier

Understanding the Transformer-Coupled Current-Switching Class D Amplifier

In this article, we’ll learn about the transformer-coupled current-switching Class D amplifier. Once we understand its operation, we'll compare its performance with two voltage-switching Class D configurations.


How to Hurdle Overswing and Noise In Low Power Designs

How to Hurdle Overswing and Noise In Low Power Designs

Overswing can occur when Zener diodes are pushed to their limits. Learn about why this happens and the problems it causes—and how to overcome the issue.


Understanding the Transformer-Coupled Voltage-Switching Class D Amplifier

Understanding the Transformer-Coupled Voltage-Switching Class D Amplifier

In this article, we'll learn how the transformer-coupled voltage-switching Class D amplifier works and highlight some of its advantages.


Understanding Class D Amplifier Non-Idealities: Reactive Loads and Parasitic Capacitances

Understanding Class D Amplifier Non-Idealities: Reactive Loads and Parasitic Capacitances

In this article, we'll learn about two important non-idealities of Class D power amplifiers and how they affect performance.


Understanding the Effect of Diode Reverse Recovery in Class D Amplifiers

Understanding the Effect of Diode Reverse Recovery in Class D Amplifiers

With the help of SPICE simulations, this article explores the impact of diode reverse recovery on Class D amplifier performance.


Why Class D Amplifiers Need Anti-Parallel Diodes

Why Class D Amplifiers Need Anti-Parallel Diodes

Learn how anti-parallel diodes protect Class D amplifiers from the effects of reactive loads and inductive kickback.


Introduction to Switching-Mode Power Amplifiers: Class D Operation

Introduction to Switching-Mode Power Amplifiers: Class D Operation

In this article, we'll learn the basics of switching-mode RF amplifiers in general and Class D amplifiers in particular.


Understanding the Limitations of the Class C Power Amplifier

Understanding the Limitations of the Class C Power Amplifier

In this article, we explore the drawbacks of Class C operation through a performance comparison with Class A and Class B amplifiers.


Introduction to the Common-Drain Amplifier: Small-Signal Behavior

Introduction to the Common-Drain Amplifier: Small-Signal Behavior

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.