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Shunt Capacitance Compensation in Operational Amplifiers

Shunt Capacitance Compensation in Operational Amplifiers

In this article, we'll discuss how shunt capacitance can be used to achieve frequency compensation in op-amps and we'll also see why this is not the preferred technique.


Frequency Compensation of Operational Amplifiers

Frequency Compensation of Operational Amplifiers

Learn about op-amp frequency compensation with an example circuit we'll observe in PSpice.


Understanding the Temperature Coefficient of a Voltage Reference

Understanding the Temperature Coefficient of a Voltage Reference

How does temperature affect the output of a voltage reference? What is a temperature coefficient specification?


Union in C Language for Packing and Unpacking Data

Union in C Language for Packing and Unpacking Data

Learn about packing and unpacking data with unions in C language.


LTSpice Simulation Using WAV Files

LTSpice Simulation Using WAV Files

Learn how to interface with LTSpice using WAV files.


The Advanced Microcontroller Bus Architecture: An Introduction

The Advanced Microcontroller Bus Architecture: An Introduction

This article will introduce the Advanced Microcontroller Bus Architecture (AMBA), an open standard for SoC designs.


6 Ways to Design for Circuit Board Rework

6 Ways to Design for Circuit Board Rework

Learn why you should design for rework—and 6 easy ways to do it.


Transimpedance Amplifier Stability

Transimpedance Amplifier Stability

Learn about how to stabilize transimpedance amplifiers or TIAs with useful examples.


Understanding Poles and Zeros in Transfer Functions

Understanding Poles and Zeros in Transfer Functions

This article explains what poles and zeros are and discusses the ways in which transfer-function poles and zeros are related to the magnitude and phase behavior of analog filter circuits.


An Introduction to Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS)

An Introduction to Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS)

An intro to transients and the devices used to suppress them. Learn about the variety of devices used to suppress transients.


Understanding the First-Order High-Pass Filter Transfer Function

Understanding the First-Order High-Pass Filter Transfer Function

This article continues our discussion of s-domain transfer functions and their role in the design and analysis of analog filters.


How to Perform Transient Analysis and Noise Source Simulation with LTspice

How to Perform Transient Analysis and Noise Source Simulation with LTspice

Learn multiple ways to simulate noise sources—for both transient and noise analysis—in LTspice.


Noise Analysis Using LTspice Tutorial

Noise Analysis Using LTspice Tutorial

Learn how to simulate noise using LTspice and use this great tool to learn more about low-noise design.


Learn the Embedded C Programming Language: Understanding the Union Data Object

Learn the Embedded C Programming Language: Understanding the Union Data Object

Learn about data objects called unions in embedded C language.


How to Interface the Mojo V3 FPGA Board with a 16x2 LCD Module: Block Diagram and Verilog Code

How to Interface the Mojo V3 FPGA Board with a 16x2 LCD Module: Block Diagram and Verilog Code

This article will discuss the details of interfacing a basic 16x2 LCD module with an FPGA.


How to Interface the Mojo v3 FPGA Board with a 16x2 LCD Module

How to Interface the Mojo v3 FPGA Board with a 16x2 LCD Module

This article will discuss the details of interfacing a basic 16x2 LCD module with an FPGA.


Understanding Low-Pass Filter Transfer Functions

Understanding Low-Pass Filter Transfer Functions

This article provides some insight into the relationship between an s-domain transfer function and the behavior of a first-order low-pass filter.


How Reactive Loads and Networks Affect Phase Shift in Analog Circuits

How Reactive Loads and Networks Affect Phase Shift in Analog Circuits

How can reactive elements affect phase shift in an LC circuit? Learn more about phase shift in analog design.


What Is a Low Pass Filter? A Tutorial on the Basics of Passive RC Filters

What Is a Low Pass Filter? A Tutorial on the Basics of Passive RC Filters

What is filtering? Learn what resistor-capacitor (RC) low-pass filters are and where you can use them.


An Overview of Software Languages for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

An Overview of Software Languages for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

What software languages are used with programmable logic controllers?