In this article, we’ll look at the spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) which is a popular specification for quantifying the linearity of a circuit.
In this article, we’ll look at the spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) which is a popular specification for quantifying the linearity of a circuit.
TI designed the new ADC to capture low-distortion audio recordings from far distances or in noisy environments.
TI designed the new ADC to capture low-distortion audio recordings from far distances or in noisy environments.
In this article, we’ll first review the basic architecture of a SAR ADC and then take a look at one of its common applications.
In this article, we’ll first review the basic architecture of a SAR ADC and then take a look at one of its common applications.
This is Part 3 of a series of articles about the Moog ladder filter. In this article, we'll define the characteristics of…
This is Part 3 of a series of articles about the Moog ladder filter. In this article, we'll define the characteristics of the Moog filter, including its properties.
This article explores the Butterworth low-pass filter, also known as the maximally flat filter, from the perspective of…
This article explores the Butterworth low-pass filter, also known as the maximally flat filter, from the perspective of its pole-zero diagram.
In this first part of a series of articles, we investigate the role of the op-amp’s gain-bandwidth product (GBP).
In this first part of a series of articles, we investigate the role of the op-amp’s gain-bandwidth product (GBP).
Working with a low noise voltage reference? Learn more about noise specifications and relevant voltage reference ICs.
Working with a low noise voltage reference? Learn more about noise specifications and relevant voltage reference ICs.
How does temperature affect the output of a voltage reference? What is a temperature coefficient specification?
How does temperature affect the output of a voltage reference? What is a temperature coefficient specification?
This article continues our discussion of s-domain transfer functions and their role in the design and analysis of analog filters.
This article continues our discussion of s-domain transfer functions and their role in the design and analysis of analog filters.
Learn how to simulate noise using LTspice and use this great tool to learn more about low-noise design.
Learn how to simulate noise using LTspice and use this great tool to learn more about low-noise design.
This article provides some insight into the relationship between an s-domain transfer function and the behavior of a…
This article provides some insight into the relationship between an s-domain transfer function and the behavior of a first-order low-pass filter.
What is filtering? Learn what resistor-capacitor (RC) low-pass filters are and where you can use them.
What is filtering? Learn what resistor-capacitor (RC) low-pass filters are and where you can use them.
This design solution evaluates the accuracy of thermocouples used for high-temperature measurements as well as resistance…
This design solution evaluates the accuracy of thermocouples used for high-temperature measurements as well as resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) used for local cold-junction-compensation (CJC) points.
This article will examine some properties of the DNL and INL specifications.
This article will examine some properties of the DNL and INL specifications.
The HMC882A from Analog Devices is intended for medical, satellite, industrial, and military applications that operate at…
The HMC882A from Analog Devices is intended for medical, satellite, industrial, and military applications that operate at frequencies below 6.9 GHz.
In part 12 of Resolving the Signal, we look at a power-supply noise design example to discuss which supplies are most…
In part 12 of Resolving the Signal, we look at a power-supply noise design example to discuss which supplies are most critical when trying to increase a system's PSR. From that example, we offer best practices to maintain low power-supply noise and debugging tips for a system's overall noise performance.
So you have a schematic. How do you lay out your custom board? In this article, we'll go over the challenges and…
So you have a schematic. How do you lay out your custom board? In this article, we'll go over the challenges and solutions I came across in designing a custom PCB for an inclinometer subsystem.
Part 11 of the Resolving the Signal series explores how power supplies contribute to unwanted noise, how to measure and…
Part 11 of the Resolving the Signal series explores how power supplies contribute to unwanted noise, how to measure and quantify that noise, and how noise ends up impacting system performance.
This article explores the surprisingly complicated details associated with a word that we frequently use but perhaps…
This article explores the surprisingly complicated details associated with a word that we frequently use but perhaps don’t fully understand.
Part 10 of the Resolving the Signal series covers how clocks affect precision ADCs, touching on clock jitter, clock…
Part 10 of the Resolving the Signal series covers how clocks affect precision ADCs, touching on clock jitter, clock intermodulation and best PCB layout practices for clocking.