Latest Technical Articles

This article examines some subtle details associated with the high-frequency performance of decoupling capacitors.

This article examines some subtle details associated with the high-frequency performance of decoupling capacitors.

Antennas provide the wireless linkage required for any satellite-based system. Here's a look at the many antennas of GPS.

Antennas provide the wireless linkage required for any satellite-based system. Here's a look at the many antennas of GPS.

In this article, we’ll discuss MOSFET characteristics related to transient conditions and switch-mode operation.

In this article, we’ll discuss MOSFET characteristics related to transient conditions and switch-mode operation.

This article provides an overview of various characteristics and specifications that are relevant to low-frequency MOSFET…

This article provides an overview of various characteristics and specifications that are relevant to low-frequency MOSFET operation.

This article explores the somewhat complicated issue of how exactly to connect a decoupling capacitor to a power pin.

This article explores the somewhat complicated issue of how exactly to connect a decoupling capacitor to a power pin.

Optocouplers are undoubtedly effective, but alternative isolation technologies may be a better choice for your application.

Optocouplers are undoubtedly effective, but alternative isolation technologies may be a better choice for your application.

This article will review the operation of a basic ECL inverter/buffer, and then we’ll look at some of the most…

This article will review the operation of a basic ECL inverter/buffer, and then we’ll look at some of the most important features of this logic family.

This article discusses the importance of proper grounding techniques in PCB design.

This article discusses the importance of proper grounding techniques in PCB design.

The Texas Instruments DLPDLCR2000EVM is a demonstration cape designed to plug into a BeagleBone Black (BBB) and provide…

The Texas Instruments DLPDLCR2000EVM is a demonstration cape designed to plug into a BeagleBone Black (BBB) and provide instant-on projection capabilities using a digital micromirror device and a relatively high-power RGB LED.

By connecting an L298 bridge IC to an Arduino, you can control a DC motor.

By connecting an L298 bridge IC to an Arduino, you can control a DC motor.

Learn about mutual inductance and how it can influence an engineer’s approach to circuit and system design.

Learn about mutual inductance and how it can influence an engineer’s approach to circuit and system design.

In this episode of the Gentleman Maker, we'll use a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, an Arduino Nano, and an Arduino Uno to create…

In this episode of the Gentleman Maker, we'll use a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, an Arduino Nano, and an Arduino Uno to create a handy system to rid ourselves of overly-colorful fashion choices.

In this article, we’ll discuss implementing a simple direct digital synthesizer (DDS) using the Xilinx System Generator.

In this article, we’ll discuss implementing a simple direct digital synthesizer (DDS) using the Xilinx System Generator.

This article provides some tips on how to fine-tune the characteristics of a low-pass filter.

This article provides some tips on how to fine-tune the characteristics of a low-pass filter.

Connecting power with incorrect polarity is an easy mistake to make. Fortunately, protecting your device from reverse…

Connecting power with incorrect polarity is an easy mistake to make. Fortunately, protecting your device from reverse polarity is also quite easy.

This article looks at the mathematical calculations used to size the pull-up resistors and determine the maximum length…

This article looks at the mathematical calculations used to size the pull-up resistors and determine the maximum length of circuit traces.

This article provides insight into the fundamental characteristics and origins of the electrical signals that you always…

This article provides insight into the fundamental characteristics and origins of the electrical signals that you always have but almost never want.

This article will discuss phase truncation in direct digital synthesizers.

This article will discuss phase truncation in direct digital synthesizers.

This project demonstrates and discusses the performance and functionality of an inductorless ±5 V power-supply circuit.

This project demonstrates and discusses the performance and functionality of an inductorless ±5 V power-supply circuit.