Learn why the drive level of your quartz crystal oscillator is important and several methods for how to measure it.
Learn why the drive level of your quartz crystal oscillator is important and several methods for how to measure it.
This article discusses how we can examine the oscillator circuit to make sure that it has sufficient “negative…
This article discusses how we can examine the oscillator circuit to make sure that it has sufficient “negative resistance” or “oscillation allowance”.
Learn how the load capacitance mismatch can “pull” the crystal to oscillate at a different frequency and how we can…
Learn how the load capacitance mismatch can “pull” the crystal to oscillate at a different frequency and how we can circumvent this problem.
In this article, we’ll discuss the PUF or physically unclonable function and how it boosts hardware security in ICs.
In this article, we’ll discuss the PUF or physically unclonable function and how it boosts hardware security in ICs.
In this article, we’ll try to develop a deeper insight into the operation of a quartz crystal oscillator.
In this article, we’ll try to develop a deeper insight into the operation of a quartz crystal oscillator.
Learn about some of the most important characteristics of quartz crystal frequency deviations.
Learn about some of the most important characteristics of quartz crystal frequency deviations.
Learn how two methods of demodulation compare: synchronous demodulation and rectifier-type demodulation. Here we discuss…
Learn how two methods of demodulation compare: synchronous demodulation and rectifier-type demodulation. Here we discuss each method's advantages, drawbacks, and appropriate applications.
Learn where demodulator circuits are needed and how you can convert the AC output of an LVDT (linear variable…
Learn where demodulator circuits are needed and how you can convert the AC output of an LVDT (linear variable differential transformer) into DC signals using a diode rectifier.
Looking for a succinct intro to LVDTs? This article will explain LVDT basics, including structure, circuit, transfer…
Looking for a succinct intro to LVDTs? This article will explain LVDT basics, including structure, circuit, transfer function, linear range, sensitivity, and more.
Measuring the minuscule resistance changes in resistive sensors can be a daunting task. Here are two hardware methods to…
Measuring the minuscule resistance changes in resistive sensors can be a daunting task. Here are two hardware methods to eliminate bridge non-linearity errors.
In this article, we’ll see that in addition to having high common-mode rejection, in-amps should provide high and equal…
In this article, we’ll see that in addition to having high common-mode rejection, in-amps should provide high and equal input impedances.
In this series of articles, we’ll discuss one of the fundamental building blocks of analog IC design: the…
In this series of articles, we’ll discuss one of the fundamental building blocks of analog IC design: the switched-capacitor circuit.
This high-level guide introduces common types of magnetometers, including scalar, vector, gradient, and more.
This high-level guide introduces common types of magnetometers, including scalar, vector, gradient, and more.
Using impulse radios as an example, we'll examine the advantages of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology compared to other…
Using impulse radios as an example, we'll examine the advantages of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology compared to other short-range wireless communication technologies.
In this article, we'll discuss instrumentation amplifiers (in-amps) which have high common-mode rejection and provide…
In this article, we'll discuss instrumentation amplifiers (in-amps) which have high common-mode rejection and provide high and equal input impedances. We will also look at the advantages and disadvantages of a commonly-used in-amp often referred to as the three-op amp in-amp.
Children’s toys aren’t just for children. Inside every toy, there are hundreds of hours of engineering experience…
Children’s toys aren’t just for children. Inside every toy, there are hundreds of hours of engineering experience just waiting to be discovered.
Learn the basics of magnetometers, including their relation to hysteresis curves and their applications.
Learn the basics of magnetometers, including their relation to hysteresis curves and their applications.
Our series on quantization noise begins with a clarification of the framework the author used to determine the scope of…
Our series on quantization noise begins with a clarification of the framework the author used to determine the scope of his investigation into quantization noise.
In this article, we’ll examine a bridge measurement system to show why an in-amp needs to have a high common-mode…
In this article, we’ll examine a bridge measurement system to show why an in-amp needs to have a high common-mode rejection to successfully extract a small differential signal.
In the final part of this series on modeling ADCs, we discuss one more model and also briefly cover DAC models.
In the final part of this series on modeling ADCs, we discuss one more model and also briefly cover DAC models.
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