Tomide Adesanmi, co-founder and CEO of Circuit Mind, aims to release engineers from the tyranny of reading datasheets, building spreadsheets, and drawing circuit…
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.
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 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.
Using a pulse-frequency-modulated buck converter as an example, this article describes techniques for incorporating PFM…
Using a pulse-frequency-modulated buck converter as an example, this article describes techniques for incorporating PFM into switching regulator design and simulations.
Learn how to simulate a switching voltage regulator with a voltage-controlled PWM waveform in LTspice.
Learn how to simulate a switching voltage regulator with a voltage-controlled PWM waveform in LTspice.
Learn about the inverting buck-boost converter, a switching voltage regulator designed to handle unstable input voltages.
Learn about the inverting buck-boost converter, a switching voltage regulator designed to handle unstable input voltages.
Learn how output voltage and diode current affect the behavior of a step-up switching regulator.
Learn how output voltage and diode current affect the behavior of a step-up switching regulator.
With the help of LTspice, we examine how inductor current affects the functioning of a boost converter.
With the help of LTspice, we examine how inductor current affects the functioning of a boost converter.
Learn how a step-up switching regulator generates an output voltage higher than its input voltage.
Learn how a step-up switching regulator generates an output voltage higher than its input voltage.
What is a boost converter? This article discusses key initial design tasks for a step-up voltage regulator and describes…
What is a boost converter? This article discusses key initial design tasks for a step-up voltage regulator and describes its structure.
Designing a buck converter? Read this article for practical guidance on selecting an output capacitance value.
Designing a buck converter? Read this article for practical guidance on selecting an output capacitance value.
Capacitors are a crucial component of step-down switching regulators. Learn about the different capacitor types and how…
Capacitors are a crucial component of step-down switching regulators. Learn about the different capacitor types and how each one affects regulator performance.
Are you picking out components for a step-down switching regulator? Learn how to think about inductance values and…
Are you picking out components for a step-down switching regulator? Learn how to think about inductance values and inductor current when choosing an inductor.
A slew of new electronic design automation (EDA) tools and resources for IC design and verification were debuted at last…
A slew of new electronic design automation (EDA) tools and resources for IC design and verification were debuted at last week’s DAC 2023 event. Here’s a sampling.
The company has rolled out its Allegro X AI technology, designed to automate PCB placement and routing—claiming to…
The company has rolled out its Allegro X AI technology, designed to automate PCB placement and routing—claiming to enable 10x shorter turnaround times.
At today’s Synopsys Users Group (SNUG) event, Synopsys has unveiled a full-stack suite of AI-based EDA tools.
At today’s Synopsys Users Group (SNUG) event, Synopsys has unveiled a full-stack suite of AI-based EDA tools.
Seeking to leverage today’s data-rich engineering world, Siemens has released Questa Verification IQ, a software…
Seeking to leverage today’s data-rich engineering world, Siemens has released Questa Verification IQ, a software platform enabling data-driven IC verification.
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