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The Howland current pump, invented by MIT’s Professor Bradford Howland in the early 1960s, consists of an op-amp and a…

The Howland current pump, invented by MIT’s Professor Bradford Howland in the early 1960s, consists of an op-amp and a balanced resistor bridge and puts out current in either direction.

This article introduces the techniques for describing combinational circuits in Verilog by examining how to use the…

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

In this article, we’ll study the basic structure of a Verilog module, look at some examples of using the Verilog…

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.

This article takes a detailed look at the way in which pass-transistor logic degrades a signal and how this signal…

This article takes a detailed look at the way in which pass-transistor logic degrades a signal and how this signal degradation can be remedied.

This article discusses the use of pass-transistor configurations in the design of gated latches.

This article discusses the use of pass-transistor configurations in the design of gated latches.

This article discusses the efficient multiplexers that can be created by using MOSFETs in a pass-transistor configuration.

This article discusses the efficient multiplexers that can be created by using MOSFETs in a pass-transistor configuration.

This article presents efficient, pass-transistor-based implementations of important digital functionality.

This article presents efficient, pass-transistor-based implementations of important digital functionality.

What is an ecosystem and what is not? How does the term ecosystem apply to RISC-V and it's open-source architecture?…

What is an ecosystem and what is not? How does the term ecosystem apply to RISC-V and it's open-source architecture? Markus Levy nad Robert Oshana weigh in on RISC-V as an ecosystem, where that ecosystem is today, and discusses new developments in RISC-V.

What is reflection noise? What effects can it have on the functionality of your custom PCB? How can you mitigate it with…

What is reflection noise? What effects can it have on the functionality of your custom PCB? How can you mitigate it with better design practices?

Is open source changing the way we manage data? Western Digital, a data storage device company, switched to RISC-V's…

Is open source changing the way we manage data? Western Digital, a data storage device company, switched to RISC-V's open-source ISA (instruction set architecture) a year ago. This month, they announced a series of open-source, collaborative initiatives that aim to make data more open, from processor cores to memory caches.

This article explores an alternative, and in some cases advantageous, approach to MOSFET-based implementation of digital…

This article explores an alternative, and in some cases advantageous, approach to MOSFET-based implementation of digital logic functions.

Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF9160 Development Kit makes cellular-connected IoT development easy.

Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF9160 Development Kit makes cellular-connected IoT development easy.

This article discusses features and functionality offered by integrated circuits that simplify the task of controlling a…

This article discusses features and functionality offered by integrated circuits that simplify the task of controlling a stepper motor.

This article provides some practical guidance on how to evaluate integrated circuits intended for controlling brushed DC motors.

This article provides some practical guidance on how to evaluate integrated circuits intended for controlling brushed DC motors.

This article will discuss the Xilinx Period timing constraint that allows us to describe the characteristics of the clock…

This article will discuss the Xilinx Period timing constraint that allows us to describe the characteristics of the clock signal that will be used with an FPGA design.

This article offers an overview of the various component options for smart meter design and how they can improve the…

This article offers an overview of the various component options for smart meter design and how they can improve the operation of the meters into which they are designed.

This article explores basic characteristics and common applications of a technology that has been incorporated into a…

This article explores basic characteristics and common applications of a technology that has been incorporated into a wide variety of high-performance electronic devices.

Phoenix Contact’s TDPT Twin Design PCB Terminal Blocks are available with identical sizing, pinning, and PCB footprint…

Phoenix Contact’s TDPT Twin Design PCB Terminal Blocks are available with identical sizing, pinning, and PCB footprint with push-in spring connections or screw connections.

Computer vision, designers vs. engineers, and the "nightmare" of engineering Google Glass.

Computer vision, designers vs. engineers, and the "nightmare" of engineering Google Glass.