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Explore our editors' top picks from 2025, featuring breakthrough AI hardware, legendary chip history, behind-the-scenes…

Explore our editors' top picks from 2025, featuring breakthrough AI hardware, legendary chip history, behind-the-scenes insights, and exclusive industry interviews.

In this article, we analyze the steady-state errors and Bode plots for a second-order PLL with a simple, first-order loop filter.

In this article, we analyze the steady-state errors and Bode plots for a second-order PLL with a simple, first-order loop filter.

FPGAs are limited by outdated proprietary software. Learn how embracing open-source tools is necessary to modernize FPGA…

FPGAs are limited by outdated proprietary software. Learn how embracing open-source tools is necessary to modernize FPGA development and unlock their full potential.

In this article, we'll use a nonlinear mathematical model to improve our understanding of how a first-order PLL locks to a signal.

In this article, we'll use a nonlinear mathematical model to improve our understanding of how a first-order PLL locks to a signal.

The phase-locked loop (PLL) is widely used in contemporary analog and digital communication systems. In this article, we…

The phase-locked loop (PLL) is widely used in contemporary analog and digital communication systems. In this article, we develop a nonlinear model for the analog PLL by analyzing its key components.

Learn how advanced RF MEMS switches with high linearity, low loss, and fast switching speeds are enabling modern cellular…

Learn how advanced RF MEMS switches with high linearity, low loss, and fast switching speeds are enabling modern cellular communication systems.

PLL demodulators are popular, easy to implement, and offer superior noise performance compared to many other FM…

PLL demodulators are popular, easy to implement, and offer superior noise performance compared to many other FM demodulator circuits. Learn how they operate in this article.

Developed with SiFive, the dual-core SoC uses patented error correction to achieve a record 16.8 µW/MHz/DMIPS, targeting…

Developed with SiFive, the dual-core SoC uses patented error correction to achieve a record 16.8 µW/MHz/DMIPS, targeting next-gen wearables, drones, and IoT sensors.

Today, the FPGA company revealed an array of new announcements at its annual Altera Innovators Day developer conference.

Today, the FPGA company revealed an array of new announcements at its annual Altera Innovators Day developer conference.

Are you a first year electronics engineering student? Or maybe working on a second or third degree in this field? All…

Are you a first year electronics engineering student? Or maybe working on a second or third degree in this field? All About Circuits has the resources you need: comprehensive textbooks, technical articles, calculators, videos, and more for your EE studies.

Toshiba TB9103FTG Gate Driver IC is a compact, AEC-Q100 Grade 1–qualified solution for automotive motor control,…

Toshiba TB9103FTG Gate Driver IC is a compact, AEC-Q100 Grade 1–qualified solution for automotive motor control, supporting both half-bridge and H-bridge configurations. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

In today's rapidly evolving aerospace and defense landscape, component engineers face an unprecedented challenge:…

In today's rapidly evolving aerospace and defense landscape, component engineers face an unprecedented challenge: ensuring every part they specify meets stringent compliance requirements while maintaining mission readiness and program viability.

Learn how application-specific integrated circuits can enable companies to leverage their key IP and distinguish…

Learn how application-specific integrated circuits can enable companies to leverage their key IP and distinguish themselves from competitors who use off-the-shelf ICs.

Unveiled today, the new timing chips from Mixed-Signal Devices offer 2 GHz performance and use scalable CMOS to overcome…

Unveiled today, the new timing chips from Mixed-Signal Devices offer 2 GHz performance and use scalable CMOS to overcome the limits of analog alternatives.

Enjoy this fresh crop of technology news from the Embedded World 2025 trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.

Enjoy this fresh crop of technology news from the Embedded World 2025 trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.

In this exclusive Embedded World 2025 interview, we talk to AMD’s Kirk Saban about edge AI, ASICs vs. FPGAs, Adaptive…

In this exclusive Embedded World 2025 interview, we talk to AMD’s Kirk Saban about edge AI, ASICs vs. FPGAs, Adaptive SoCs, embedded x86, and the outlook ahead.

Listen in as the Sr. Director for Artificial Intelligence Computing at NVIDIA shares his journey, AI's evolution, and its…

Listen in as the Sr. Director for Artificial Intelligence Computing at NVIDIA shares his journey, AI's evolution, and its future impact on education, healthcare, and our lives.

Check out the technologies and products these leading companies plan to showcase at next week's Embedded World trade show…

Check out the technologies and products these leading companies plan to showcase at next week's Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.

I gave Copilot's latest upgrade a trial run to see if artificial intelligence could take a circuit from idea to PCB…

I gave Copilot's latest upgrade a trial run to see if artificial intelligence could take a circuit from idea to PCB layout. Here's what I found.