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Using Programmable Logic Devices for Systematic Power-Up Sequencing

Using Programmable Logic Devices for Systematic Power-Up Sequencing

Learn how single-chip programmable logic devices (PLDs) can replace multiple discrete components used in power-up sequencing circuits to save cost and PCB area.


Siemens Unwraps Electronic Systems Design Software With AI Enhancements

Siemens Unwraps Electronic Systems Design Software With AI Enhancements

The new release upgrades Xpedition, Hyperlynx, and PADS Professional with an integrated design flow and collaborative user experience.


News Nov 13, 2024 by Duane Benson
Using QSPICE to Understand and Tune an LED Blinker Circuit

Using QSPICE to Understand and Tune an LED Blinker Circuit

In this article, we examine the oscillation behavior of an LED blinker circuit in QSPICE and learn how to control its ON-time and pulse repetition frequency.


Introduction to SLiCAP for Analog Circuit Design

Introduction to SLiCAP for Analog Circuit Design

Learn how to design and verify analog circuits using SLiCAP, a Python-based symbolic simulator program.


Transferring SPICE Models From LTspice to QSPICE

Transferring SPICE Models From LTspice to QSPICE

In this article, we'll walk through the process of importing SPICE models into QSPICE and demonstrate the basics of using the QSPICE waveform viewer, including measurement markers.


Transferring LTspice Schematics to QSPICE

Transferring LTspice Schematics to QSPICE

In this article, we'll walk through the process of moving an LTspice circuit into QSPICE and learn some QSPICE schematic techniques.


Analog Devices Speeds Up Embedded Development for the Intelligent Edge

Analog Devices Speeds Up Embedded Development for the Intelligent Edge

Unveiled at Embedded World North America last week, the new software development environment and accompanying developer portal may make edge design faster and more reliable.


News Oct 18, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Efabless Announces Custom SoC Design Platform for Edge Machine Learning

Efabless Announces Custom SoC Design Platform for Edge Machine Learning

The RISC-V-based SoC design platform automates workflows and promises 10x higher power efficiency than off-the-shelf solutions


News Oct 16, 2024 by Duane Benson
Introduction to QSPICE for LTspice Users

Introduction to QSPICE for LTspice Users

This article, the first in a four-part series on moving from LTspice to QSPICE, introduces an LED blinker circuit that we’ll simulate with both programs.


TrustInSoft Updates Analyzer Tool, Streamlining Software Verification

TrustInSoft Updates Analyzer Tool, Streamlining Software Verification

The new software updates make software verification more accurate and intuitive.


News Oct 15, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Upgrading My Retro Handheld Gaming Console with Motion Control and an LCD

Upgrading My Retro Handheld Gaming Console with Motion Control and an LCD

Follow my upgrade of a handheld game controller as I add a new 1.8-inch color LCD for animated graphics and an accelerometer module for motion control input.


Driver Emerges Today From Stealth With a New Way to Write and Decode Tech Docs

Driver Emerges Today From Stealth With a New Way to Write and Decode Tech Docs

The new company is on a mission to eliminate the institutional tedium all engineering organizations face—giving engineers up to 50% of their days back.


News Oct 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Research Shorts: Advances in Night Vision, Liquid Batteries, and Beyond

Research Shorts: Advances in Night Vision, Liquid Batteries, and Beyond

In this edition of Research Shorts, we spotlight five news snippets exploring the feats of engineering students worldwide.


News Oct 08, 2024 by Kristijan Nelkovski
Building a Resistor Color Code Calculator and Ohmmeter Using Arduino

Building a Resistor Color Code Calculator and Ohmmeter Using Arduino

For this project, I built a handheld resistor color code calculator and ohmmeter using the ATmega328 microcontroller and a 1.8-inch color LCD display.


The 150-Year-Old Principle at the Root of Secure Silicon and Software

The 150-Year-Old Principle at the Root of Secure Silicon and Software

Learn how open source silicon can provide better security than traditional measures like obscurity, but only if employed correctly, managed well, and backed with appropriate resources.


From VHDL Code to Real Hardware: Designing a Finite-State Machine

From VHDL Code to Real Hardware: Designing a Finite-State Machine

Learn how to implement finite-state machines in VHDL by creating a 4-bit binary counter. After compiling, it will run on an Altera CPLD development board connected to a custom PCB with input switches and an LED display.


Understanding the Effect of Diode Reverse Recovery in Class D Amplifiers

Understanding the Effect of Diode Reverse Recovery in Class D Amplifiers

With the help of SPICE simulations, this article explores the impact of diode reverse recovery on Class D amplifier performance.


Celebrating Inventor H. Joseph Gerber, the Man Behind the File Format

Celebrating Inventor H. Joseph Gerber, the Man Behind the File Format

Heinz Joseph Gerber escaped from a Nazi labor camp to become one of the most prolific U.S. inventors of the 20th century.


News Aug 27, 2024 by Duane Benson
The Good and Bad of Grounded Copper Pour: The EMC Perspective

The Good and Bad of Grounded Copper Pour: The EMC Perspective

In PCB design, using grounded copper pour can be a double-edged sword. Learn how to make smart design decisions on balancing copper layers, preventing dead copper issues, and enhancing PCB performance.


QSPICE Circuit Simulation: A Spicy Discussion with Mike Engelhardt

QSPICE Circuit Simulation: A Spicy Discussion with Mike Engelhardt

Legendary circuit simulation guru Mike Engelhardt of Qorvo discusses QSPICE, his most advanced simulator ever. He explains the technological advancements that enabled QSPICE and the legacy of LTspice.