High-speed data transmission interfaces such as USB, HDMI, and Ethernet use differential signaling due to its superior noise immunity. Even so, some noise still…
High-speed data transmission interfaces such as USB, HDMI, and Ethernet use differential signaling due to its superior noise immunity. Even so, some noise still appears. To remove it, we need to understand where it comes from and why.
RISC-V “is changing the way people build every single computer,” says Mark Himelstein, the former CTO at RISC-V…
RISC-V “is changing the way people build every single computer,” says Mark Himelstein, the former CTO at RISC-V International. He joins us to explain the significance of the RISC-V ISA, open standard development challenges, and read poetry.
Barely a month after its creation (or re-creation), FGPA company Altera hit the stage at Embedded World 2024 in Nuremberg…
Barely a month after its creation (or re-creation), FGPA company Altera hit the stage at Embedded World 2024 in Nuremberg to highlight new AI-focused Agilex 5 FPGAs.
With speeds up to 143 MHz, the new 2-Mb and 4-Mb serial SRAM devices can be a lower-cost alternative to traditional…
With speeds up to 143 MHz, the new 2-Mb and 4-Mb serial SRAM devices can be a lower-cost alternative to traditional parallel SRAM products.
The new MCUs focus on power efficiency and high-accuracy analog-to-digital conversion.
The new MCUs focus on power efficiency and high-accuracy analog-to-digital conversion.
In this article, we conclude our discussion of VNAs by walking through the steps of a SOLT calibration and examining the…
In this article, we conclude our discussion of VNAs by walking through the steps of a SOLT calibration and examining the potential non-idealities of its reference standards.
This article, the first in a two-part series on op amp signal swing, explains the characteristics and limitations of an…
This article, the first in a two-part series on op amp signal swing, explains the characteristics and limitations of an operational amplifier’s input voltages.
The 12-term error model is a simple, effective way of modeling systematic errors in vector network analyzer (VNA)…
The 12-term error model is a simple, effective way of modeling systematic errors in vector network analyzer (VNA) measurements. Learn about this model and an associated error correction technique in this article.
In this article, we compare the scope of factory and user calibration for vector network analyzers (VNAs). We then learn…
In this article, we compare the scope of factory and user calibration for vector network analyzers (VNAs). We then learn about the types of errors that calibration techniques can't correct.
As FPGAs target more applications, AMD’s newest family—launched today—balances cost and power with performance.
As FPGAs target more applications, AMD’s newest family—launched today—balances cost and power with performance.
The new systems introduce high levels of integration to reduce complexity and BOM count for motor circuitry.
The new systems introduce high levels of integration to reduce complexity and BOM count for motor circuitry.
Learn the basics of how vector network analyzer (VNA) calibration techniques correct measurement errors.
Learn the basics of how vector network analyzer (VNA) calibration techniques correct measurement errors.
This article explains how to estimate the dynamic range a vector network analyzer (VNA) needs for a given measurement,…
This article explains how to estimate the dynamic range a vector network analyzer (VNA) needs for a given measurement, then discusses four techniques for boosting the dynamic range to the required level.
In this article, we investigate two metrics used to characterize the performance of RF test and measurement systems.
In this article, we investigate two metrics used to characterize the performance of RF test and measurement systems.
In this article, we explore how the signal source and receivers of a VNA enable its function.
In this article, we explore how the signal source and receivers of a VNA enable its function.
In the age of innovation, new technologies will be necessary to continue building on previous work. At RWW 2024, the…
In the age of innovation, new technologies will be necessary to continue building on previous work. At RWW 2024, the consensus: We’re nearing a peak. How can we continue climbing?
Directional couplers are valuable tools for testing RF systems. However, the finite directivity of these devices can…
Directional couplers are valuable tools for testing RF systems. However, the finite directivity of these devices can cause measurement uncertainty. Learn more in this article.
After working at Apple on iPhones and at Microsoft on the Xbox 360 and Kinect, Agustya Mehta now helps develop…
After working at Apple on iPhones and at Microsoft on the Xbox 360 and Kinect, Agustya Mehta now helps develop leading-edge virtual reality products at Meta where they address the challenges of optimizing for performance, weight, and power.
The small-signal characteristics of MOSFETs play an important role in analog IC design. In this article, we learn how to…
The small-signal characteristics of MOSFETs play an important role in analog IC design. In this article, we learn how to model MOS transistors' small-signal behaviors.
Looking back on the year, here’s a review of the most popular News articles on All About Circuits.
Looking back on the year, here’s a review of the most popular News articles on All About Circuits.
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