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Altium Claims Title of First Cloud-based Platform for eCAD Component Management

Concord Pro allows each player in the design process to share up-to-date component information.

November 01, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Obtaining Convergence for High-Q XTAL Oscillators

Learn a method of attaining convergence when simulating very high Q crystal oscillators using Cadence’s Virtuoso Periodic Steady State (PSS) analysis.

October 30, 2019 by Kevin Aylward

TDK and Modelithics Collaborate on RF Component Modeling for EDA Tools

TDK joins a list of companies who provide test-based models for RF and mmWave components through Modelithics.

August 29, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Using LTSpice for Amplifier Noise Measurement

Learn how to measure noise using LTspice for op-amp circuits with handy examples.

June 30, 2019 by Stephen Colley

LTSpice Simulation Using WAV Files

Learn how to interface with LTSpice using WAV files.

June 04, 2019 by Stephen Colley

How to Perform Transient Analysis and Noise Source Simulation with LTspice

Learn multiple ways to simulate noise sources—for both transient and noise analysis—in LTspice.

May 23, 2019 by Stephen Colley

X-FAB Announces Substrate Coupling Analysis Tool To Combat Troublesome Parasitic Effects

A new tool from foundry group X-FAB aims to mitigate the negative effects of substrate coupling in IC design.

May 13, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

How to Simulate a Bidirectional Voltage-Controlled Current Source

Learn about simulating an interesting current source built around an op-amp and an instrumentation amplifier.

April 29, 2019 by Robert Keim

Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation and Power System Design: An Interview with Dr. Sudipta Chakraborty

Sudipta Chakraborty is the Director of Energy Systems at OPAL-RT. In this Engineer Spotlight, he speaks about challenges facing power system design, how hardware-in-the-loop simulations are important for problem-solving with grid integration, and his work on the IEEE-1547 standard for power grid test procedures.

April 18, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois

Implementing a Low-Pass Filter on FPGA with Verilog

Learn how to implement a moving average filter and optimize it with CIC architecture.

July 13, 2017 by Mohammad Amin Karami

Design Considerations for Digital VLSI

In this article, we discuss metastability, setup time, and hold time in designing a digital VLSI circuit.

April 26, 2017 by Mohammad Amin Karami

Easier PCB Design: EAGLE CAD Tips and Tricks Part 3

More important tips and tricks for using EAGLE CAD to help make your work much easier and faster.

April 10, 2017 by Yahya Tawil

Easier PCB Design: EAGLE CAD Tips and Tricks Part 2

Most hobbyists and many professionals use EAGLE CAD as a daily tool in designing schematics and laying out PCB. I’m going to share with you more of the most important tips and tricks for using EAGLE CAD, which make my work much easier and faster.

May 16, 2016 by Yahya Tawil

Combinational Circuit Design and Simulation Using Gates

This article will explore timing diagrams pertaining to combinational circuits with gate delays, static 0- and 1-hazards, as well as switching functions.

January 17, 2016 by Donald Krambeck

Basic Circuit Simulation with LTspice

LTSpice is a versatile, accurate, and free circuit simulator available for Windows and Mac. This is an overview of AC and DC simulation, as well as how to analyze output signals.

July 30, 2015 by Trevor Gamblin