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What Is the z-Transform?

This Frequent Engineering Question gives a quick overview of an important mathematical technique used in digital signal processing, calculating the z-transform.

June 15, 2020 by Robert Keim

Getting Started With the LPC5500 Series MCU Using NXP’s MCUXpresso IDE

This article introduces the MCUXpresso IDE, introducing important features and showing how to get started with programming the LPC65500 series MCU using a Hello World example.

June 11, 2020 by Mark Dunnett, on Behalf of NXP

Introduction to Statistical Analysis in Electrical Engineering

This article explores statistics and probability as tools that help us to understand circuit behavior and characterize engineered systems.

June 09, 2020 by Robert Keim

Cobots and HMI: A Look at Industry 5.0

The emergence of collaborative robots (cobots) fitted with a suite of sophisticated sensors is ushering in the era of Industry 5.0 where humans and robots work more closely together to streamline the production process.

June 09, 2020 by Lee Hibbert for Mouser

How Is the Laplace Transform Used in Circuit Design?

In this article, we briefly review how the Laplace transform can help us solve circuits involving damped and steady-state sinusoidal signals.

June 05, 2020 by Robert Keim

Basic Fundamentals of Lock-In Amplifiers

This article discusses the theory fundamentals of lock-in amplifiers.

June 04, 2020 by Ignacio de Mendizábal

What Is Dynamic Range?

The concept of dynamic range appears frequently in engineering discussions. But what exactly does this term mean? And how does it apply to electronic circuits and systems?

June 03, 2020 by Robert Keim

JESD204B vs. JESD204C: What Designers Need to Know

Learn how the updated serial standard, JESD204C, addresses lane speed as well as inefficient 8B/10B coding and the impact those changes have when working on high-speed data converter board designs.

June 02, 2020 by Richard Zarr, Texas Instruments

Understanding Dynamic Range in Imaging Systems

This article introduces an important specification for light-sensitive devices and explains its connection to the performance of digital cameras.

June 01, 2020 by Robert Keim

Determining Dynamic Range of CCD Image Sensors

This article explains how CCD construction, operating parameters, and external signal-processing circuitry contribute to the maximum variation in luminance that CCD imaging hardware can capture.

May 29, 2020 by Robert Keim

The Features and Applications of LPC5500 Series Microcontrollers

Learn about the LPC5500 series of MCUs, including specs and features, available resources, and applications, which range from automated robots to industrial HMI.

May 28, 2020 by Mark Dunnett, on Behalf of NXP

Using EMI Shielding to Reduce Radiated Emissions in Electronic Designs

Learn the basic concepts of EMI shieldings, including types of shielding options and the calculation for determining shielding effectiveness.

May 26, 2020 by Ignacio de Mendizábal

Quantum Efficiency and Signal-to-Noise Ratio in CCD Image Sensors

In this article, we’ll draw upon our knowledge of noise sources and combine it with some new information to create a comprehensive model for CCD noise performance.

May 25, 2020 by Robert Keim

Photon Noise, Read Noise, and Reset Noise in CCD Image Sensors

In this article, we’ll take a look at electrical and optical conditions that contribute to reduced image quality in CCD camera systems.

May 22, 2020 by Robert Keim

Dark Noise in CCD Image Sensors

This article introduces the concept of image noise and discusses one noise source that plays a prominent role in the design of CCD systems.

May 21, 2020 by Robert Keim

Anti-Aliasing Filters: Applying Sampling Theory to ADC Design

This article examines an important aspect of the Nyquist–Shannon sampling theorem and explains its connection to the need for anti-aliasing filters in analog-to-digital conversion.

May 20, 2020 by Robert Keim

How Semiconductor Manufacturing Benefits from Smart Fabs

Semiconductor manufacturing is a complex industry and small improvements anywhere in the process can make a big difference to the bottom line. This article discusses the benefits of continually optimizing manufacturing for the semiconductor industry by introducing smart manufacturing solutions.

May 19, 2020 by Tim Hewitt, Siemens Digital Industries Software

The Nyquist–Shannon Sampling Theorem: Exceeding the Nyquist Rate

This article continues our series on sampling theory by explaining the importance of oversampling in real-life mixed-signal systems.

May 18, 2020 by Robert Keim

The Role of Last-Level Cache Implementation for SoC Developers

There is a challenge for SoC developers to find ways to navigate the demand of memory in their design. This article looks at how a fourth, or last-level, cache can provide a solution.

May 12, 2020 by Kurt Shuler, Arteris

Using Pressure Sensors to Adjust the Oxygen Concentration: An Electrical Engineer’s Intro to Mechanical Ventilation

In this article, we’ll look at additional applications of pressure sensors in mechanical ventilation.

May 08, 2020 by Steve Arar