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Learn more about the design considerations that go into developing adaptive automotive lighting solutions.

Learn more about the design considerations that go into developing adaptive automotive lighting solutions.

In this article, we'll discuss the signal averaging method, a noise reduction technique, and how it can help increase the…

In this article, we'll discuss the signal averaging method, a noise reduction technique, and how it can help increase the accuracy of your signal measurements.

If you’ve ever been confused about the different terms related to the gain of a bipolar junction transistor, read on.

If you’ve ever been confused about the different terms related to the gain of a bipolar junction transistor, read on.

Learn how to use look-up tables to conduct point operations in digital image processing.

Learn how to use look-up tables to conduct point operations in digital image processing.

In this article, we’ll first look at the basics of representing a digital image. Then, we’ll discuss some simple…

In this article, we’ll first look at the basics of representing a digital image. Then, we’ll discuss some simple operations that allow us to adjust the brightness and contrast of an image. Finally, we’ll briefly look at the circuit implementation of these operations.

Learn a method of attaining convergence when simulating very high Q crystal oscillators using Cadence’s Virtuoso…

Learn a method of attaining convergence when simulating very high Q crystal oscillators using Cadence’s Virtuoso Periodic Steady State (PSS) analysis.

This application note series explores the measurement of the dynamic resistance of an LED and how to create a usable…

This application note series explores the measurement of the dynamic resistance of an LED and how to create a usable SPICE model from the data.

In this article, we will examine the deviation of the actual transfer function H from the ideal \(H_{ideal}\) in finer detail.

In this article, we will examine the deviation of the actual transfer function H from the ideal \(H_{ideal}\) in finer detail.

In this article, we’ll first review the basic architecture of a SAR ADC and then take a look at one of its common applications.

In this article, we’ll first review the basic architecture of a SAR ADC and then take a look at one of its common applications.

This is Part 3 of a series of articles about the Moog ladder filter. In this article, we'll define the characteristics of…

This is Part 3 of a series of articles about the Moog ladder filter. In this article, we'll define the characteristics of the Moog filter, including its properties.

Learn how to hook up an analog input (potentiometer) and output (LED) using a Microchip BLE module.

Learn how to hook up an analog input (potentiometer) and output (LED) using a Microchip BLE module.

Why should we consider solar in design? Here's an argument put together by a power engineer.

Why should we consider solar in design? Here's an argument put together by a power engineer.

This article will introduce the Advanced Extensible Interface (AXI), an extension of AMBA.

This article will introduce the Advanced Extensible Interface (AXI), an extension of AMBA.

Learn how to use a Microchip module to prototype digital input and digital control peripherals.

Learn how to use a Microchip module to prototype digital input and digital control peripherals.

Learn about the RN487x family of Bluetooth modules and how to configure them for your low-power peripheral projects.

Learn about the RN487x family of Bluetooth modules and how to configure them for your low-power peripheral projects.

In this article, we’ll look at the relationship between the rise/fall time of a digital signal and its bandwidth.

In this article, we’ll look at the relationship between the rise/fall time of a digital signal and its bandwidth.

Brown Out Reset is an important function to increase the reliability of a microcontroller after start-up. Normally used…

Brown Out Reset is an important function to increase the reliability of a microcontroller after start-up. Normally used to solve problems with the power supply, this article shows how Brown Out Reset can prevent another problem.

In this article, we’ll focus on the different via configurations that can be used to connect a decoupling capacitor to…

In this article, we’ll focus on the different via configurations that can be used to connect a decoupling capacitor to the PCB power and ground planes.

This article will discuss design practices that ensure better thermal management, including some common methods for…

This article will discuss design practices that ensure better thermal management, including some common methods for removing excess heat from a PCB.