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Micro Mirrors Expand Field of View in Intel’s New MEMs LiDAR Camera

Micro Mirrors Expand Field of View in Intel’s New MEMs LiDAR Camera

LiDAR is cropping up in manifold variants, and for scanning LiDAR, MEMs micro-mirrors are a key factor in determining the field of vision.


News Mar 10, 2021 by Jake Hertz
What Is the Power Spectrum of Quantization Noise?

What Is the Power Spectrum of Quantization Noise?

Our series on quantization noise begins with a clarification of the framework the author used to determine the scope of his investigation into quantization noise.


Adding a Low-pass Filter to an ADC Model and DAC Modeling

Adding a Low-pass Filter to an ADC Model and DAC Modeling

In the final part of this series on modeling ADCs, we discuss one more model and also briefly cover DAC models.


Modeling ADCs Using Intermodulation Polynomial and Effective Number of Bits

Modeling ADCs Using Intermodulation Polynomial and Effective Number of Bits

In this article, we discuss another methodology of how to model ADCs in system simulations, this time by using the effective number of bits and also adjusting our ADC by introducing a 5th order polynomial to the ideal quantizer input.


Modeling ADCs Using Effective Number of Bits (ENOB)

Modeling ADCs Using Effective Number of Bits (ENOB)

Learn about the concept of ENOB (effective number of bits) and how it can be used in modeling data converters in system simulations.


How Should Data Converters Be Modeled for System Simulations?

How Should Data Converters Be Modeled for System Simulations?

This article launches a series exploring the question of how to model data converters for system simulations.


Digital or Analog? How Should I and Q Combining and Separation Be Done?

Digital or Analog? How Should I and Q Combining and Separation Be Done?

How should I and Q combining be done? Through analog or digital means? This article will discuss the basics of the analog and digital IQ approaches.


PCB Layout Techniques for Reducing Harmonic Distortion of a Differential ADC Driver

PCB Layout Techniques for Reducing Harmonic Distortion of a Differential ADC Driver

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Researchers Claim World’s First Terahertz IC May Leapfrog Past 5G to 6G

Researchers Claim World’s First Terahertz IC May Leapfrog Past 5G to 6G

Working closely with ROHM Semiconductor, researchers at Osaka University have developed a device that operates in the terahertz spectrum to transmit large, uncompressed 8K videos uninterrupted within a 300 GHz bandwidth.


In a Reach for Industry 4.0, ADI Unveils Condition-Based Monitoring Dev Kit

In a Reach for Industry 4.0, ADI Unveils Condition-Based Monitoring Dev Kit

Condition-based monitoring is important to consider when designing with vibration in mind, especially in IoT and industrial applications. A new development platform knits together resources for hardware designers, software engineers, and algorithm developers alike.


News Feb 08, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Signal Conversion Chip Designer Pushes for European Leadership in 5G

Signal Conversion Chip Designer Pushes for European Leadership in 5G

Paris-based SCALINX has high hopes for its signal conversion ASICs, aiming to become 5G and radar market leaders in Europe.


News Feb 06, 2021 by Luke James
Reducing Distortion in Tape Recordings with Hysteresis in SPICE

Reducing Distortion in Tape Recordings with Hysteresis in SPICE

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Reducing Second Harmonic Distortion with Symmetrical PCB Layout

Reducing Second Harmonic Distortion with Symmetrical PCB Layout

Need a low-distortion ADC interface? In this article, we'll discuss how to reduce 2nd harmonic distortion by using symmetric PCB layout.


Choosing the Right Redriver or Retimer Device to Extend PCIe Protocol Signal Range

Choosing the Right Redriver or Retimer Device to Extend PCIe Protocol Signal Range

Redriver or retimer devices can extend the Peripheral Component Interface Express (PCIe®) protocol signal range. This article discusses how to select the best one for compute system and NVMe™ storage applications today and into the future.  


Reflections on the Year Ahead: Engineers, Science, and the Legacy of 2020

Reflections on the Year Ahead: Engineers, Science, and the Legacy of 2020

In a world increasingly influenced by scientific assessments and pronouncements, EE insights can extend beyond signals and circuits.


News Jan 01, 2021 by Robert Keim
Understanding Photovoltaic and Photoconductive Modes of Photodiode Operation

Understanding Photovoltaic and Photoconductive Modes of Photodiode Operation

In this article, we’ll look at advantages of two types of photodiode implementation.


Computing Fast Fourier Transforms on the LPC55S69 MCU

Computing Fast Fourier Transforms on the LPC55S69 MCU

This article investigates the Transform Engine, another part of the PowerQuad, which enables the LPC55S69 MCU to compute a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT).


Efficient Orthogonal Variable Optimization Algorithm for Communication Systems

Efficient Orthogonal Variable Optimization Algorithm for Communication Systems

This article discusses an algorithm to find the optimum adjusted point in a two-dimensional space with orthogonal input vectors. The algorithm solves equations for intersecting circles based on measured data points.


Continuous-Time Sigma-Delta ADCs: the “Alias-Free” ADC

Continuous-Time Sigma-Delta ADCs: the “Alias-Free” ADC

In this article, we'll review the basics of sigma-delta ADCs—and continuous-time sigma-delta ADCS in particular—using a recent CTSD from ADI as an example.


News Dec 10, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
When Bandwidth is Stretched Thin, Voltage-Controlled Oscillators are a Key Solution

When Bandwidth is Stretched Thin, Voltage-Controlled Oscillators are a Key Solution

With bandwidth demand at an all-time high, designers may find themselves using voltage-controlled oscillators more frequently in wireless communication applications.