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In this article, we learn about noise parameters and use Smith charts to design a unilateral low-noise amplifier (LNA)…

In this article, we learn about noise parameters and use Smith charts to design a unilateral low-noise amplifier (LNA) for a specified gain.

This project will cover the design, construction, and testing of an analog filter meeting the ITU-R BS.468-4…

This project will cover the design, construction, and testing of an analog filter meeting the ITU-R BS.468-4 specification, which aims to evaluate the disturbing effects of noise on audio broadcast signals.

Learn ways to test an RF amplifier's stability, techniques to stabilize its operation, and how RF design software can…

Learn ways to test an RF amplifier's stability, techniques to stabilize its operation, and how RF design software can help you do both.

For newbie RF designers, the field's variety of power gain definitions can cause confusion. This article explains how,…

For newbie RF designers, the field's variety of power gain definitions can cause confusion. This article explains how, why, and when to use the operating power gain definition in RF amplifier design.

Learn about the behavior and benefits of hysteresis in comparator circuits, magnetic components, and high-power devices.

Learn about the behavior and benefits of hysteresis in comparator circuits, magnetic components, and high-power devices.

This article explores the design of bilateral RF amplifiers for maximum transducer gain, and explains how to assess…

This article explores the design of bilateral RF amplifiers for maximum transducer gain, and explains how to assess whether an RF amplifier is bilateral or unilateral.

Employing an ultrasound technique, xMEMS Labs has created a powerful MEMS speaker with a broad frequency range for…

Employing an ultrasound technique, xMEMS Labs has created a powerful MEMS speaker with a broad frequency range for next-gen applications.

MOS transistors exhibit a wide variety of second-order effects not covered by ideal models. To design analog integrated…

MOS transistors exhibit a wide variety of second-order effects not covered by ideal models. To design analog integrated circuits that will work in the real world, we need to understand these non-idealities.

Learn about the role of gain analysis in the design of unilateral RF amplifiers, first by reviewing the basic concepts…

Learn about the role of gain analysis in the design of unilateral RF amplifiers, first by reviewing the basic concepts and then by working through a pair of design examples.

Learn about the theory and implementation of MOSFETs, a key component of today’s analog integrated circuits.

Learn about the theory and implementation of MOSFETs, a key component of today’s analog integrated circuits.

In this project, we design an A-weighted analog noise filter for audio frequencies. The filter provides a variable…

In this project, we design an A-weighted analog noise filter for audio frequencies. The filter provides a variable frequency gain response that is similar to that of our hearing.

Interested in learning about analog integrated circuits? This article explores the design metrics and applications of…

Interested in learning about analog integrated circuits? This article explores the design metrics and applications of these essential but underappreciated ICs.

Stability analysis is an integral part of RF design. Learn the basics of stability analysis, including how to determine…

Stability analysis is an integral part of RF design. Learn the basics of stability analysis, including how to determine whether a device is unconditionally stable or potentially unstable.

The NT1189GDAE3S High Linearity Low Noise Amplifier by Nisshinbo Micro Devices is a high-performing LNA designed to…

The NT1189GDAE3S High Linearity Low Noise Amplifier by Nisshinbo Micro Devices is a high-performing LNA designed to operate within the 3.3 to 5.0 Gigahertz range. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

New products from Dolphin Design, Qualcomm, and Cirrus Logic work independently toward better performance, power…

New products from Dolphin Design, Qualcomm, and Cirrus Logic work independently toward better performance, power consumption, and latency across the audio device industry.

This article presents the design of an unweighted (Z-weighted) audio filter with a flat frequency response from 20 Hz to…

This article presents the design of an unweighted (Z-weighted) audio filter with a flat frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz for the measurement of audio noise.

A scholar, researcher, and tireless inventor, Lee de Forest made a seemingly small modification to vacuum-tube…

A scholar, researcher, and tireless inventor, Lee de Forest made a seemingly small modification to vacuum-tube technology. The repercussions in the incipient electronics industry were immense.

Learn another way to characterize RF noise components using noise temperature and how this concept clears up how noise…

Learn another way to characterize RF noise components using noise temperature and how this concept clears up how noise figure measurement instruments actually work.

Learn about the RF noise figure (NF), its power gain, lossy components, and cascaded systems.

Learn about the RF noise figure (NF), its power gain, lossy components, and cascaded systems.