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In an early look at on-chip power, researchers have demonstrated that thin-film micro-capacitors can be fabricated on…

In an early look at on-chip power, researchers have demonstrated that thin-film micro-capacitors can be fabricated on semiconductor chips.

In this roundup, we spotlight new inductors designed to reduce sources of inefficiency in modern power supplies.

In this roundup, we spotlight new inductors designed to reduce sources of inefficiency in modern power supplies.

Learn how these simple filters can help you combat common-mode noise with minimal degradation of the desired signal.

Learn how these simple filters can help you combat common-mode noise with minimal degradation of the desired signal.

This article will help you optimize your switch-mode regulator and driver circuits by explaining important sources of…

This article will help you optimize your switch-mode regulator and driver circuits by explaining important sources of MOSFET power dissipation.

The new SiTime data center clock chip delivers 10x higher performance than quartz crystal-based devices in half the space.

The new SiTime data center clock chip delivers 10x higher performance than quartz crystal-based devices in half the space.

The full-wave bridge rectifier converts an AC input voltage to a DC power supply voltage. Learn about the operation of…

The full-wave bridge rectifier converts an AC input voltage to a DC power supply voltage. Learn about the operation of this essential circuit.

The 12-term error model is a simple, effective way of modeling systematic errors in vector network analyzer (VNA)…

The 12-term error model is a simple, effective way of modeling systematic errors in vector network analyzer (VNA) measurements. Learn about this model and an associated error correction technique in this article.

In this article, we learn about the frequency response of the MOSFET common-source amplifier by examining its s-domain…

In this article, we learn about the frequency response of the MOSFET common-source amplifier by examining its s-domain transfer function.

EPCOS / TDK ERUC23 SMT Flat Wire Coupled Inductors offer a high-performance solution characterized by low loss ferrite,…

EPCOS / TDK ERUC23 SMT Flat Wire Coupled Inductors offer a high-performance solution characterized by low loss ferrite, high saturation currents, and low DC resistance. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

Learn how a bifilar coil can be used to design transformers for high-frequency RF applications.

Learn how a bifilar coil can be used to design transformers for high-frequency RF applications.

In this article, we’ll learn about the limitations of magnetically coupled transformers in RF applications by modeling…

In this article, we’ll learn about the limitations of magnetically coupled transformers in RF applications by modeling the devices' high-frequency non-idealities.

The small-signal characteristics of MOSFETs play an important role in analog IC design. In this article, we learn how to…

The small-signal characteristics of MOSFETs play an important role in analog IC design. In this article, we learn how to model MOS transistors' small-signal behaviors.

Have you ever needed an unusual, non-standard resistance value for the project you are building? This article will…

Have you ever needed an unusual, non-standard resistance value for the project you are building? This article will provide you with a simple series of steps to build the resistance you need from a collection of resistors.

Looking back on the year, here’s a review of the most popular News articles on All About Circuits.

Looking back on the year, here’s a review of the most popular News articles on All About Circuits.

Learn how an inductively-loaded common-emitter stage can function as a power amplifier.

Learn how an inductively-loaded common-emitter stage can function as a power amplifier.

Academics across the globe have made concurrent breakthroughs in a new form of non-volatile memory.

Academics across the globe have made concurrent breakthroughs in a new form of non-volatile memory.

At 1 mm x 5 mm, the new passive is the first of its kind designed for size-constrained Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 products.

At 1 mm x 5 mm, the new passive is the first of its kind designed for size-constrained Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 products.

High-energy and power-dense supercapacitor technologies from Kyocera AVX and Littelfuse help with power management and…

High-energy and power-dense supercapacitor technologies from Kyocera AVX and Littelfuse help with power management and extend operating times for battery-powered devices and systems.

Learn ways to test an RF amplifier's stability, techniques to stabilize its operation, and how RF design software can…

Learn ways to test an RF amplifier's stability, techniques to stabilize its operation, and how RF design software can help you do both.