Latest Navigation Articles and Videos

Scaling down RF circuit footprints requires balancing board space against critical trade-offs. Discover how loading…

Scaling down RF circuit footprints requires balancing board space against critical trade-offs. Discover how loading methods and high-dielectric substrates impact Q factor and insertion loss.

Drawing less than 120 mW and tolerating 30 krad of total ionizing dose, the chip-scale atomic clock keeps LEO satellites…

Drawing less than 120 mW and tolerating 30 krad of total ionizing dose, the chip-scale atomic clock keeps LEO satellites synchronized when GNSS timing is unavailable.

The new gate driver pairs a truly differential input with onboard regulation and Miller Clamp protection to support both…

The new gate driver pairs a truly differential input with onboard regulation and Miller Clamp protection to support both GaN HEMTs and logic-level silicon FETs.

YAGEO AEC-Q200 Hybrid Polymer Capacitors deliver reliable, high-performance energy storage for demanding automotive and…

YAGEO AEC-Q200 Hybrid Polymer Capacitors deliver reliable, high-performance energy storage for demanding automotive and industrial applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

In this article, we analyze how bandpass filtering affects the power spectral density (PSD) of noise and explore how…

In this article, we analyze how bandpass filtering affects the power spectral density (PSD) of noise and explore how noise can be described by in-phase and quadrature components.

In this article, we explore when to choose a Class AB or Class D output stage for your piezo amplifier design. We'll also…

In this article, we explore when to choose a Class AB or Class D output stage for your piezo amplifier design. We'll also examine the Class D stage's power supply requirements.

In this article, we explore the operation of a Class D stage with a capacitive load and how it can be used in piezo…

In this article, we explore the operation of a Class D stage with a capacitive load and how it can be used in piezo amplifier design.

We examine the basic requirements of piezoelectric amplifiers and how Class AB operation can meet them.

We examine the basic requirements of piezoelectric amplifiers and how Class AB operation can meet them.

Learn how formal verification uses math to prove the absence of runtime errors in complex embedded software for critical…

Learn how formal verification uses math to prove the absence of runtime errors in complex embedded software for critical defense/space systems, offering stronger reliability than testing.

We examine phase detectors that leverage either the nonlinear characteristics or switching capabilities of diodes to…

We examine phase detectors that leverage either the nonlinear characteristics or switching capabilities of diodes to perform multiplication.

This article explores the operation of the Gilbert-cell phase detector for both small and large signals.

This article explores the operation of the Gilbert-cell phase detector for both small and large signals.

This article explores the Gilbert cell, a widely used analog multiplier circuit.

This article explores the Gilbert cell, a widely used analog multiplier circuit.

The add-on board, based on U-blox's X20, brings all-band GNSS, RTK, and HAS-ready corrections to Syslogic's embedded platforms.

The add-on board, based on U-blox's X20, brings all-band GNSS, RTK, and HAS-ready corrections to Syslogic's embedded platforms.

In this article, we will examine the basic principles of FM demodulation through the simplest frequency discriminator: a…

In this article, we will examine the basic principles of FM demodulation through the simplest frequency discriminator: a differentiator.

In this article, we'll solidify our understanding of the reactance modulator and Armstrong modulator circuits by working…

In this article, we'll solidify our understanding of the reactance modulator and Armstrong modulator circuits by working through a series of design problems.

Learn what makes Ultra-Wideband (UWB) unique, what makes it useful, and how to address the design challenges it presents.

Learn what makes Ultra-Wideband (UWB) unique, what makes it useful, and how to address the design challenges it presents.

In this article, we explore the limitations of LC oscillators for direct FM generation and how to deal with them using…

In this article, we explore the limitations of LC oscillators for direct FM generation and how to deal with them using multipliers and automatic frequency control (AFC) circuits.

Learn how a varactor diode's variable capacitance, together with an LC tank circuit, can drive a voltage-controlled…

Learn how a varactor diode's variable capacitance, together with an LC tank circuit, can drive a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) to create FM waveforms.

In this article, we'll introduce the fundamental concepts of direct FM generation and examine a key FM modulation…

In this article, we'll introduce the fundamental concepts of direct FM generation and examine a key FM modulation circuit: the reactance modulator.