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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

The Importance of Advanced ERC in Circuit Design

This article introduces and explores advanced ERC, highlighting its differences from traditional ERC and discussing how it can help create better circuit designs.

September 17, 2019 by Derong Yan, Mentor

Common PCB Stackups for a Four-Layer Board

This article looks at the common options for a four-layer board stackup.

September 04, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar

Understanding Verilog Shift Registers

This article will discuss how to implement a shift register in Verilog. The register described can be synthesized and downloaded to an FPGA for test in actual hardware.

August 27, 2019 by Garrett Holthaus

Mitigating Noise in Double-sided PCBs: Multipoint Grounding (Gridded Ground) in Two-layer PCB Design

Learn how to use the gridded ground technique to reduce noise in a double-sided PCB.

August 15, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar

Tips and Techniques for DC-DC Buck Converter PCB Layout

Learn best layout practices for your DC-DC buck converter circuits.

July 03, 2019 by George Biner

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

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

Using Verilog to Describe a Sequential Circuit

This article focuses on using Verilog to describe synchronous sequential circuits.

March 01, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar

Use Verilog to Describe a Combinational Circuit: The “If” and “Case” Statements

This article explains the use of Verilog “If” and “Case” statements to describe a combinational circuit.

January 31, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar

How to Turn a Schematic into a PCB Layout: PCB Design for a Custom Inclinometer

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.

January 11, 2019 by Mark Hughes

Describing Combinational Circuits in Verilog

This article introduces the techniques for describing combinational circuits in Verilog by examining how to use the conditional operator to describe combinational truth tables.

January 06, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar

Getting Started with the Verilog Hardware Description Language

In this article, we’ll study the basic structure of a Verilog module, look at some examples of using the Verilog “wire” data type and its vector form, and briefly touch on some differences between VHDL and Verilog.

January 05, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar

The Path of Least Impedance: How to Use Return Paths for Better PCB Design

High-speed signals don't follow the path of least resistance; they follow the path of least impedance.

October 26, 2018 by Mark Hughes

What Is an FPGA? An Introduction to Programmable Logic

Learn about a hardware-based approach to performing calculations, routing digital signals, and controlling embedded systems using programmable logic and FPGAs.

August 13, 2018 by Robert Keim

Electronic Design Automation Beyond ICs: CIDAR Labs’ EDA Programs for Designing Genetic Circuits

Ever wonder what it would be like to alter your DNA? Researchers at Boston University and MIT are working on genetic circuit design automation that might allow you to do just that.

August 01, 2018 by Donald Krambeck

Use the Xilinx System Generator to Implement a Simple DDS

In this article, we’ll discuss implementing a simple direct digital synthesizer (DDS) using the Xilinx System Generator.

July 02, 2018 by Dr. Steve Arar

I2C Design Mathematics: Capacitance and Resistance

This article looks at the mathematical calculations used to size the pull-up resistors and determine the maximum length of circuit traces.

June 22, 2018 by Mark Hughes