Latest Technical Articles

This article discusses learning rate, which plays an important role in neural-network training.

This article discusses learning rate, which plays an important role in neural-network training.

This article presents an algorithm intended for humans to calibrate the internal oscillator of an MCU, with the help of…

This article presents an algorithm intended for humans to calibrate the internal oscillator of an MCU, with the help of an oscilloscope and a spreadsheet. An example experiment with numbers is also shown.

This article describes the internal RC oscillator calibration mechanism available in low-end microcontroller units. A…

This article describes the internal RC oscillator calibration mechanism available in low-end microcontroller units. A basic calibration procedure and considerations on automated calibration are presented.

This article will discuss the basic idea behind the synchronous demodulation technique.

This article will discuss the basic idea behind the synchronous demodulation technique.

This article describes the benefits and requirements of the internal RC oscillator often available inside many low-cost…

This article describes the benefits and requirements of the internal RC oscillator often available inside many low-cost Microcontroller units, including the calibration procedure to obtain the best possible accuracy.

Learn how to build a setup that will help you predict a battery's performance as it ages using a Trinket M0 and software…

Learn how to build a setup that will help you predict a battery's performance as it ages using a Trinket M0 and software algorithms.

In this article, we’ll explore Perceptron training from a more theoretical perspective, focusing on the “error bowl.”

In this article, we’ll explore Perceptron training from a more theoretical perspective, focusing on the “error bowl.”

In this article, we’ll look at the spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) which is a popular specification for quantifying…

In this article, we’ll look at the spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) which is a popular specification for quantifying the linearity of a circuit.

This article will explore AXI interconnects, the digital logic that allows multiple AXI masters and AXI slaves to communicate.

This article will explore AXI interconnects, the digital logic that allows multiple AXI masters and AXI slaves to communicate.

In this article, we’ll review some important aspects of neural-net training, and then we’ll discuss the concept of…

In this article, we’ll review some important aspects of neural-net training, and then we’ll discuss the concept of overtraining.

This article presents Python code that allows you to automatically generate weights for a simple neural network.

This article presents Python code that allows you to automatically generate weights for a simple neural network.

Learn about the structure, characteristics, and applications of a silicon photomultiplier (SiPM).

Learn about the structure, characteristics, and applications of a silicon photomultiplier (SiPM).

In this article, we’ll first examine an important feature of common noise sources: the relationship between the noise…

In this article, we’ll first examine an important feature of common noise sources: the relationship between the noise root mean square (RMS) and peak-to-peak value.

This article demonstrates the basic functionality of a Perceptron neural network and explains the purpose of training.

This article demonstrates the basic functionality of a Perceptron neural network and explains the purpose of training.

This article explores the basic theory and structure of a well-known neural network topology.

This article explores the basic theory and structure of a well-known neural network topology.

In this article, we’ll try to develop insight into some of the most important characteristics of the noise sources that…

In this article, we’ll try to develop insight into some of the most important characteristics of the noise sources that we commonly have to deal with in electronics engineering.

This article looks at factors that can alter the functionality of a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) by causing…

This article looks at factors that can alter the functionality of a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) by causing variations in its forward current gain.

In this article, we are going to discuss how to identify and fix 'errors' in your software and hardware designs.

In this article, we are going to discuss how to identify and fix 'errors' in your software and hardware designs.

In this article, we will discuss active phase-error compensation and how it can prevent Q enhancement.

In this article, we will discuss active phase-error compensation and how it can prevent Q enhancement.