In this article, we use a SPICE model for 90 nm CMOS to plot key electrical relationships of an NMOS transistor.
In this article, we use a SPICE model for 90 nm CMOS to plot key electrical relationships of an NMOS transistor.
SPICE models designed for specific CMOS process nodes can enhance simulations of integrated-circuit transistors. Learn…
SPICE models designed for specific CMOS process nodes can enhance simulations of integrated-circuit transistors. Learn where to find these models and how to use them.
This project covers two fascinating and useful circuit design techniques—the Burton Transform and Dualling—that allow…
This project covers two fascinating and useful circuit design techniques—the Burton Transform and Dualling—that allow us to transform a passive network into an active network while building an audio noise filter.
Current briefly flows through both transistors during logic-level transitions. This article explores the resulting power…
Current briefly flows through both transistors during logic-level transitions. This article explores the resulting power dissipation and provides some helpful LTspice tips for measuring current and power.
When a CMOS inverter switches logic states, power is consumed due to its charging and discharging currents. Learn how to…
When a CMOS inverter switches logic states, power is consumed due to its charging and discharging currents. Learn how to simulate these currents in LTspice.
Tomide Adesanmi, co-founder and CEO of Circuit Mind, aims to release engineers from the tyranny of reading datasheets,…
Tomide Adesanmi, co-founder and CEO of Circuit Mind, aims to release engineers from the tyranny of reading datasheets, building spreadsheets, and drawing circuit symbols so they can focus on design innovation and circuit optimization.
With the help of SPICE simulations, we examine two types of power dissipation that occur when BJTs are used as switches.
With the help of SPICE simulations, we examine two types of power dissipation that occur when BJTs are used as switches.
The new software solution can predict e-machine performance, including that of axial flux electric drive units.
The new software solution can predict e-machine performance, including that of axial flux electric drive units.
IC designers can now securely share thermal models across the supply chain—without compromising critical details about…
IC designers can now securely share thermal models across the supply chain—without compromising critical details about chip architecture.
The output power and efficiency of a power amplifier (PA) are highly dependent on its load terminations. Learn how to…
The output power and efficiency of a power amplifier (PA) are highly dependent on its load terminations. Learn how to characterize a PA's performance by analyzing load lines and estimating the load-pull contours of constant output power.
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.
While the rest of the world spent 2023 playing with ChatGPT, the electronics industry put AI into everything from…
While the rest of the world spent 2023 playing with ChatGPT, the electronics industry put AI into everything from processors to edge IoT chips to EDA tools.
Released today, the upgrade brings improvements—including image capability—in Flux AI Chatbot giving designers a…
Released today, the upgrade brings improvements—including image capability—in Flux AI Chatbot giving designers a smarter virtual “engineering partner” to help with electronics PCB designs
This project will cover the design, construction, and testing of an analog filter meeting the ITU-R BS.468-4…
This project will cover the design, construction, and testing of an analog filter meeting the ITU-R BS.468-4 specification, which aims to evaluate the disturbing effects of noise on audio broadcast signals.
Learn ways to test an RF amplifier's stability, techniques to stabilize its operation, and how RF design software can…
Learn ways to test an RF amplifier's stability, techniques to stabilize its operation, and how RF design software can help you do both.
This article uses SPICE simulations to explain the functionality of hysteresis based on positive feedback in a comparator circuit.
This article uses SPICE simulations to explain the functionality of hysteresis based on positive feedback in a comparator circuit.
In this article, we use voltage waveforms to explore the electrical behavior of key subcircuits within a CMC buck converter.
In this article, we use voltage waveforms to explore the electrical behavior of key subcircuits within a CMC buck converter.
In this article, we use LTspice to discuss the operation of the voltage error amplifier and PWM generator in a…
In this article, we use LTspice to discuss the operation of the voltage error amplifier and PWM generator in a current-mode-controlled (CMC) step-down regulator.
In this project, we design an A-weighted analog noise filter for audio frequencies. The filter provides a variable…
In this project, we design an A-weighted analog noise filter for audio frequencies. The filter provides a variable frequency gain response that is similar to that of our hearing.
In this article, we’ll learn about current-mode control (CMC) for switching regulators by examining the layout of an…
In this article, we’ll learn about current-mode control (CMC) for switching regulators by examining the layout of an example circuit in LTspice.