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This article explains how a PLL can be used to produce a high-frequency clock from a low-frequency reference signal.

This article explains how a PLL can be used to produce a high-frequency clock from a low-frequency reference signal.

In this article we’ll explore PLL transient-response optimization using simulations and a design example.

In this article we’ll explore PLL transient-response optimization using simulations and a design example.

In this article we’ll explore the mathematical relationships that will help you to design a PLL that quickly and…

In this article we’ll explore the mathematical relationships that will help you to design a PLL that quickly and smoothly locks onto the input frequency.

This article will review converting a simple algorithm into a VHDL description.

This article will review converting a simple algorithm into a VHDL description.

In this article, you'll learn how to write the VHDL code for a simple algorithm.

In this article, you'll learn how to write the VHDL code for a simple algorithm.

In this article we’ll use SPICE simulations to take a close look at how a phase-locked loop enters the locked state.

In this article we’ll use SPICE simulations to take a close look at how a phase-locked loop enters the locked state.

Make a Spectacle of yourself at the next Comic-Con with Sparkfun's Spectacle line-up! Anyone can use it, it's as easy as…

Make a Spectacle of yourself at the next Comic-Con with Sparkfun's Spectacle line-up! Anyone can use it, it's as easy as plugging in a pair of headphones!

This article presents an LTspice circuit that can be used to explore the behavior of a phase-locked loop.

This article presents an LTspice circuit that can be used to explore the behavior of a phase-locked loop.

This article introduces a phase-based feedback system that plays an important role in many applications.

This article introduces a phase-based feedback system that plays an important role in many applications.

This article will discuss the basic concepts of clock gating and how it can be used to reduce the power consumption of…

This article will discuss the basic concepts of clock gating and how it can be used to reduce the power consumption of synchronous digital systems.

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a circuit that is a good choice when you need to remove…

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a circuit that is a good choice when you need to remove high-frequency noise from a digital signal.

This article will review different encoding methods that can be used to implement the states of an FSM.

This article will review different encoding methods that can be used to implement the states of an FSM.

This article explains some theory behind an extremely common electronic component.

This article explains some theory behind an extremely common electronic component.

This article looks at some circuits that can help you extract the original data from a Manchester-encoded signal.

This article looks at some circuits that can help you extract the original data from a Manchester-encoded signal.

No longer will you have to get off the couch or out of your warm bed to get the pot brewed!

No longer will you have to get off the couch or out of your warm bed to get the pot brewed!

This article discusses implementation details for a simple yet effective technique that can improve your digital communication.

This article discusses implementation details for a simple yet effective technique that can improve your digital communication.

In this article we’ll discuss the design for a custom microcontroller programming/debug/extension PCB and we’ll look…

In this article we’ll discuss the design for a custom microcontroller programming/debug/extension PCB and we’ll look at an example project.

In this article, we’ll see that a memory element can be unintentionally inferred from an incomplete “if” statement.

In this article, we’ll see that a memory element can be unintentionally inferred from an incomplete “if” statement.

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, discusses a filter circuit that allows you to choose between a…

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, discusses a filter circuit that allows you to choose between a low-pass, a high-pass, and a band-pass response.