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In this article, we discuss another methodology of how to model ADCs in system simulations, this time by using the…

In this article, we discuss another methodology of how to model ADCs in system simulations, this time by using the effective number of bits and also adjusting our ADC by introducing a 5th order polynomial to the ideal quantizer input.

This article launches a series exploring the question of how to model data converters for system simulations.

This article launches a series exploring the question of how to model data converters for system simulations.

In this article, we'll discuss the requirements for an analog IQ modulator and demodulator, and then the requirements for…

In this article, we'll discuss the requirements for an analog IQ modulator and demodulator, and then the requirements for DACs and ADCs used at baseband (for an analog IQ approach) and for DACs and ADCs used at RF (for a digital IQ approach).

How should I and Q combining be done? Through analog or digital means? This article will discuss the basics of the analog…

How should I and Q combining be done? Through analog or digital means? This article will discuss the basics of the analog and digital IQ approaches.

Apple appears to be moving farther into the health market with new patents targeting various metrics of health including…

Apple appears to be moving farther into the health market with new patents targeting various metrics of health including AR/VR, glucose monitoring, and clinical sleep analysis.

RF front ends are one of the most important hardware blocks involved in RF design, but they’re not a one-size-fits-all solution.

RF front ends are one of the most important hardware blocks involved in RF design, but they’re not a one-size-fits-all solution.

Working closely with ROHM Semiconductor, researchers at Osaka University have developed a device that operates in the…

Working closely with ROHM Semiconductor, researchers at Osaka University have developed a device that operates in the terahertz spectrum to transmit large, uncompressed 8K videos uninterrupted within a 300 GHz bandwidth.

For some of us, at-home work may be an extended reality beyond 2020. You’ll need the proper tools to accomplish your goals.

For some of us, at-home work may be an extended reality beyond 2020. You’ll need the proper tools to accomplish your goals.

Xiaomi claims its new smartphone-compatible technology offers wireless charging at a distance—with no stands or…

Xiaomi claims its new smartphone-compatible technology offers wireless charging at a distance—with no stands or charging pads necessary.

While impedance-matching and electrostatic-discharge protection usually fall on the shoulders of discrete components, a…

While impedance-matching and electrostatic-discharge protection usually fall on the shoulders of discrete components, a new chipset is said to integrate both features in the same IC package.

The CES 2021 stage has debuted the hardware of some of the first Wi-Fi 6E devices. What are the benefits and challenges…

The CES 2021 stage has debuted the hardware of some of the first Wi-Fi 6E devices. What are the benefits and challenges of this new connectivity protocol?

Designing a transceiver and antenna is no small feat. A new module from ST is designed to help small companies to spend…

Designing a transceiver and antenna is no small feat. A new module from ST is designed to help small companies to spend less time on the hardware and more time on the Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, or Thread application itself.

We spoke with Texas Instruments to learn more about this new tech, which they feel can shake up the EV industry.

We spoke with Texas Instruments to learn more about this new tech, which they feel can shake up the EV industry.

In this electrical engineering edition of the 12 days of Christmas, we take a look at a few familiar highlights of the…

In this electrical engineering edition of the 12 days of Christmas, we take a look at a few familiar highlights of the season and zoom in on the technologies electrical engineers have contributed to make them possible.

This article explores components that protect and control their circuits in smart home security applications,…

This article explores components that protect and control their circuits in smart home security applications, specifically components for protecting wired and wireless security cameras and wired doorbell cameras.

This article discusses an algorithm to find the optimum adjusted point in a two-dimensional space with orthogonal input…

This article discusses an algorithm to find the optimum adjusted point in a two-dimensional space with orthogonal input vectors. The algorithm solves equations for intersecting circles based on measured data points.

2020 has slowed down many tech advances, but not wireless power transfer.

2020 has slowed down many tech advances, but not wireless power transfer.

With an influx of 5G devices, telecom companies, specifically those aligned with the O-RAN Alliance, are further…

With an influx of 5G devices, telecom companies, specifically those aligned with the O-RAN Alliance, are further developing virtualized radio access networks.

With bandwidth demand at an all-time high, designers may find themselves using voltage-controlled oscillators more…

With bandwidth demand at an all-time high, designers may find themselves using voltage-controlled oscillators more frequently in wireless communication applications.