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Understanding the Structure and Functionality of CCDs

Understanding the Structure and Functionality of CCDs

This article will help you to understand what CCD sensors are and how they allow us to convert an optical scene into a digital image.


Introduction to Image Sensor Technology, from Photons to Electrons

Introduction to Image Sensor Technology, from Photons to Electrons

This article, the first in a series, discusses light-sensitive electronic devices called photodiodes and compares CCD and CMOS sensors.


Resistors in Parallel: Circuit Analysis with Parallel Resistance

Resistors in Parallel: Circuit Analysis with Parallel Resistance

This article shows you how to calculate currents flowing through parallel resistance and explains the concept of equivalent resistance.


Introduction to Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology

Introduction to Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology

Learn the basics of the ultra-wideband short-range wireless protocol, a technology that can be found in cutting-edge devices.


Simulating SiC MOSFET Thermal and Switching Behavior in LTspice

Simulating SiC MOSFET Thermal and Switching Behavior in LTspice

In this article, we’ll set up a basic SiC switching circuit and perform some transient simulations.


How to Simulate Silicon Carbide Transistors with LTspice

How to Simulate Silicon Carbide Transistors with LTspice

This article reviews the silicon carbide scene and then explains how to get SiC SPICE models and incorporate them into a simulation circuit.


Resistors in Parallel: Understanding Current and Voltage in Parallel Networks

Resistors in Parallel: Understanding Current and Voltage in Parallel Networks

This article gives you the information you need to identify parallel resistors and understand their behavior in electric circuits.


What Is a Hardware Description Language (HDL)?

What Is a Hardware Description Language (HDL)?

This FEQ (or Frequent Engineering Question) covers the basics of a crucial topic: hardware description languages.


The Mapping Function and Circuit Implementation in Histogram Equalization

The Mapping Function and Circuit Implementation in Histogram Equalization

In this article, we'll look into greater details on a histogram equalization method, including use cases of the mapping function and circuit implementation.


Low-Pin-Count Serial Communication: Introduction to the 1-Wire Bus

Low-Pin-Count Serial Communication: Introduction to the 1-Wire Bus

The 1-wire bus, though not as widespread as other protocols, is a valuable communication technique for certain applications.


Introduction to Histogram Equalization

Introduction to Histogram Equalization

How can digital signal processing help you equalize histograms for digital photography? Learn more here.


What Are Zero-Ohm Resistors and How Are They Used In Circuit Design?

What Are Zero-Ohm Resistors and How Are They Used In Circuit Design?

In this FEQ (Frequent Engineering Question), we'll take a look at the advantages of zero-ohm resistors and where they're most suitable in design.


Introduction to the I2S Interface

Introduction to the I2S Interface

This article discusses the characteristics and applications of a serial communication protocol intended specifically for audio systems.


Image Arithmetic in DSP: Image Averaging and Image Subtraction

Image Arithmetic in DSP: Image Averaging and Image Subtraction

Learn how to employ arithmetic operations on images as a way to enhance image quality, detect changes, and reduce noise.


The 16 Boolean Logic Functions of Two-Input Systems

The 16 Boolean Logic Functions of Two-Input Systems

Learn about all 16 possible logic functions that can be realized for two binary inputs.


Understanding Operational Amplifier Slew Rate

Understanding Operational Amplifier Slew Rate

This article explores an important limitation that can cause a real-life op-amp to deviate from the behavior of its idealized counterpart.


Improving Phase Accuracy Using a Composite Op-Amp

Improving Phase Accuracy Using a Composite Op-Amp

This is the final part of a six-article series on composite amplifiers. In this last part, we'll show how to improve phase accuracy.


Achieving High DC Precision Using Composite Op-Amps

Achieving High DC Precision Using Composite Op-Amps

In Part 5 of this series on composite amplifiers, we'll discuss how to achieve higher DC precision.


How to Increase Slew Rate in Op Amps

How to Increase Slew Rate in Op Amps

Learn how to get faster composite op-amp dynamics by raising the slew rate.


Achieving Faster Composite Op-Amp Dynamics by Expanding the Frequency Bandwidth

Achieving Faster Composite Op-Amp Dynamics by Expanding the Frequency Bandwidth

This is Part 3 of the series of articles about composite amplifiers. In this section, we are going to show how to achieve faster op-amp dynamics by expanding the frequency bandwidth.