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In this article we’ll use SPICE simulations to take a close look at how a phase-locked loop enters the locked state.

In this article we’ll use SPICE simulations to take a close look at how a phase-locked loop enters the locked state.

Analog Devices µModule Regulators are system-in-package power management solutions.

Analog Devices µModule Regulators are system-in-package power management solutions.

This article presents an LTspice circuit that can be used to explore the behavior of a phase-locked loop.

This article presents an LTspice circuit that can be used to explore the behavior of a phase-locked loop.

Digi TransPort Routers provide a secure, reliable, and low-cost cellular connection that can be deployed globally for…

Digi TransPort Routers provide a secure, reliable, and low-cost cellular connection that can be deployed globally for applications including retail, digital signage, transportation, and manufacturing automation.

This article introduces a phase-based feedback system that plays an important role in many applications.

This article introduces a phase-based feedback system that plays an important role in many applications.

In this video, we’ll demonstrate an inductive sensing technique used for contactless position sensing.

In this video, we’ll demonstrate an inductive sensing technique used for contactless position sensing.

This article explains some theory behind an extremely common electronic component.

This article explains some theory behind an extremely common electronic component.

A PMBus-controlled, bidirectional current DAC (digital-to-analog converter) that can adjust the output voltage of a DC/DC…

A PMBus-controlled, bidirectional current DAC (digital-to-analog converter) that can adjust the output voltage of a DC/DC converter.

A new operational amplifier from Texas Instruments offers impressive specifications in a very small package.

A new operational amplifier from Texas Instruments offers impressive specifications in a very small package.

In this teardown, we inspect the innards of a wireless Bluetooth controller, called the Steam Controller.

In this teardown, we inspect the innards of a wireless Bluetooth controller, called the Steam Controller.

The Littelfuse MHP-TAT18 is a metal hybrid PPTC. They are miniature resettable thermal cutoff devices that provide…

The Littelfuse MHP-TAT18 is a metal hybrid PPTC. They are miniature resettable thermal cutoff devices that provide overcurrent and overtemperature protection to help meet battery safety requirements for lithium polymer and prismatic batteries.

In this article, we look at ON Semiconductor's FUSB303, which is a fully autonomous USB Type-C controller.

In this article, we look at ON Semiconductor's FUSB303, which is a fully autonomous USB Type-C controller.

In this article we’ll discuss the design for a custom microcontroller programming/debug/extension PCB and we’ll look…

In this article we’ll discuss the design for a custom microcontroller programming/debug/extension PCB and we’ll look at an example project.

Normally, choking is bad, but as is typically the case with RF and EMI, the opposite is true; chokes are essential to…

Normally, choking is bad, but as is typically the case with RF and EMI, the opposite is true; chokes are essential to many electronic devices, as they suppress common mode noise.

Here's a breakdown of Infineon's new high-performance digital MEMS microphone that offers power-optimized modes for…

Here's a breakdown of Infineon's new high-performance digital MEMS microphone that offers power-optimized modes for low-current consumption devices.

In this teardown, we disassemble a game-streaming device called the Steam Link.

In this teardown, we disassemble a game-streaming device called the Steam Link.

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explains the functionality of a clever circuit that accurately…

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explains the functionality of a clever circuit that accurately measures supply current.

IDT’s new MicroClock programmable clock generator is a 3-channel (3-PLL-architecture), low-power, user-programmable…

IDT’s new MicroClock programmable clock generator is a 3-channel (3-PLL-architecture), low-power, user-programmable clock, intended for handheld and wearable devices.

This article explains pipelining and its implications with respect to FPGAs, i.e., latency, throughput, change in…

This article explains pipelining and its implications with respect to FPGAs, i.e., latency, throughput, change in operating frequency, and resource utilization.