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Part 8 of the Resolving the Signal series dives further into how different noise sources impact precision delta-sigma…

Part 8 of the Resolving the Signal series dives further into how different noise sources impact precision delta-sigma ADCs by focusing on reference noise and ADC noise, and how gain affects reference noise.

Continuing our series on the Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), this week we delve into the PowerPC ISA.

Continuing our series on the Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), this week we delve into the PowerPC ISA.

Harsh environments can be incredibly demanding on both circuits and their designers. If a circuit is to be put into a…

Harsh environments can be incredibly demanding on both circuits and their designers. If a circuit is to be put into a situation that requires rugged characteristics, it will sometimes need to be certified to do so. What are harsh environments and what are some common examples of the required certifications?

Sound can be used to detect objects and communicate. This roundup looks at three new MEMS-based microphones and…

Sound can be used to detect objects and communicate. This roundup looks at three new MEMS-based microphones and ultrasonic sensors on display at Sensor Expo 2018.

This article explores some important details related to the design and functionality of processors.

This article explores some important details related to the design and functionality of processors.

Learn about a hardware-based approach to performing calculations, routing digital signals, and controlling embedded…

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

LTC2879X is an Analog Devices RS485/RS422 transceiver which offers robust operation in industrial environments up to 175°C.

LTC2879X is an Analog Devices RS485/RS422 transceiver which offers robust operation in industrial environments up to 175°C.

Learn about integrated circuits that can help you to design customized RF communication systems.

Learn about integrated circuits that can help you to design customized RF communication systems.

In this article, the author explores and explains his team's process of choosing and utilizing the open-source hardware…

In this article, the author explores and explains his team's process of choosing and utilizing the open-source hardware platform RISC-V in an academic environment.

ISAs come in several different flavours. Many are proprietary (think AMD), while others are paving the way for open…

ISAs come in several different flavours. Many are proprietary (think AMD), while others are paving the way for open source (think RISC-V). To help get a feel for what’s out there, here’s a brief primer on the history, evolution, and characteristics of a select few, starting with ISAs developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC).

Could you concisely define "embedded system design" off the top of your head? This article looks at the essential…

Could you concisely define "embedded system design" off the top of your head? This article looks at the essential characteristics of an increasingly prominent specialization within the field of electrical engineering.

This article looks at the technology and the sample kits that Powercast provides users who want to learn more about the…

This article looks at the technology and the sample kits that Powercast provides users who want to learn more about the technology.

Cryptocurrencies have been in and out of the news for a while now. Because "mining" is the only source of new…

Cryptocurrencies have been in and out of the news for a while now. Because "mining" is the only source of new cryptocurrency units, complex ASIC devices such as the BM1387 have been created to aid in the mining process. Here's a look at some ASICs that aims to make mining faster and more effective.

Ever wonder what it would be like to alter your DNA? Researchers at Boston University and MIT are working on genetic…

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.

This article will look at some of the consequences of adding a reset input to an FPGA design.

This article will look at some of the consequences of adding a reset input to an FPGA design.

Antennas provide the wireless linkage required for any satellite-based system. Here's a look at the many antennas of GPS.

Antennas provide the wireless linkage required for any satellite-based system. Here's a look at the many antennas of GPS.

This article takes a look at a recent range of DC-DC buck converters released by ON Semiconductor, the FAN6500xx family.

This article takes a look at a recent range of DC-DC buck converters released by ON Semiconductor, the FAN6500xx family.

This article explores the somewhat complicated issue of how exactly to connect a decoupling capacitor to a power pin.

This article explores the somewhat complicated issue of how exactly to connect a decoupling capacitor to a power pin.

STMicroelectronics announced in June that it is the world's first eSIM manufacturer accredited by the GSMA to personalize…

STMicroelectronics announced in June that it is the world's first eSIM manufacturer accredited by the GSMA to personalize eSIMs for mobile and connected IoT devices. What is an eSIM? How could it benefit designers?