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How can reactive elements affect phase shift in an LC circuit? Learn more about phase shift in analog design.

How can reactive elements affect phase shift in an LC circuit? Learn more about phase shift in analog design.

This article introduces the RISC-V-based SweRV core, which builds on the classic five-stage RISC-V pipeline and allows up…

This article introduces the RISC-V-based SweRV core, which builds on the classic five-stage RISC-V pipeline and allows up to two instructions per clock cycle.

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

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

Learn what solder bridges are and how to avoid them.

Learn what solder bridges are and how to avoid them.

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

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

Dialog Semi has released a new PMIC and a new buck regulator/LDO combo with a focus on ultra-low ripple.

Dialog Semi has released a new PMIC and a new buck regulator/LDO combo with a focus on ultra-low ripple.

This article presents a high-performance current source that requires only a few readily available components.

This article presents a high-performance current source that requires only a few readily available components.

SiLabs' new IoT platform aims to provide what they think designers need most: tools and flexible, secure SoCs.

SiLabs' new IoT platform aims to provide what they think designers need most: tools and flexible, secure SoCs.

A new repeater IC is designed to maintain signal integrity for server, storage, and networking applications.

A new repeater IC is designed to maintain signal integrity for server, storage, and networking applications.

In this article, we explain how the use of open-source functional simulators like Antmicro’s Renode can be an integral…

In this article, we explain how the use of open-source functional simulators like Antmicro’s Renode can be an integral part of hardware-software co-design efforts.

The TMC5160 SilentStepStick is a tiny breakout board that can drive motors up to 3A phase current at 35V.

The TMC5160 SilentStepStick is a tiny breakout board that can drive motors up to 3A phase current at 35V.

Learn more about the Arm computer architecture, including ISA, execution states, and processor families.

Learn more about the Arm computer architecture, including ISA, execution states, and processor families.

The 3D System In Package (SiP) FPGAs are also targeted for embedded and network applications.

The 3D System In Package (SiP) FPGAs are also targeted for embedded and network applications.

The current mirror is an important analog building block that finds application in such diverse areas as DC biasing and…

The current mirror is an important analog building block that finds application in such diverse areas as DC biasing and current-mode signal processing.

Tony Armstrong of Analog Devices, Inc., shares his thoughts in an interview with AAC on smart risks, thinking big, and…

Tony Armstrong of Analog Devices, Inc., shares his thoughts in an interview with AAC on smart risks, thinking big, and the importance of reading data sheets.

This article discusses Foundries.io's microPlatforms which support Intel, Arm, and RISC-V architectures and are designed…

This article discusses Foundries.io's microPlatforms which support Intel, Arm, and RISC-V architectures and are designed to avoid lock-in to specific hardware implementations.

ON Semiconductor IoT Prototyping Platforms are a set of configurable, end-to-end, rapid prototyping platforms covering a…

ON Semiconductor IoT Prototyping Platforms are a set of configurable, end-to-end, rapid prototyping platforms covering a wide range of IoT applications.

This article discusses the RISC-V-based SoC FPGA architecture for PolarFire SoC, which allows hard real-time applications…

This article discusses the RISC-V-based SoC FPGA architecture for PolarFire SoC, which allows hard real-time applications and Linux applications to coexist.

The newly-announced Si89xx product family provides voltage, current, and package options.

The newly-announced Si89xx product family provides voltage, current, and package options.