Our series on quantization noise begins with a clarification of the framework the author used to determine the scope of his investigation into quantization noise.
Our series on quantization noise begins with a clarification of the framework the author used to determine the scope of his investigation into quantization noise.
In the final part of this series on modeling ADCs, we discuss one more model and also briefly cover DAC models.
In the final part of this series on modeling ADCs, we discuss one more model and also briefly cover DAC models.
In this article, we discuss another methodology of how to model ADCs in system simulations, this time by using the…
In this article, we discuss another methodology of how to model ADCs in system simulations, this time by using the effective number of bits and also adjusting our ADC by introducing a 5th order polynomial to the ideal quantizer input.
Learn about the concept of ENOB (effective number of bits) and how it can be used in modeling data converters in system…
Learn about the concept of ENOB (effective number of bits) and how it can be used in modeling data converters in system simulations.
This article launches a series exploring the question of how to model data converters for system simulations.
This article launches a series exploring the question of how to model data converters for system simulations.
How should I and Q combining be done? Through analog or digital means? This article will discuss the basics of the analog…
How should I and Q combining be done? Through analog or digital means? This article will discuss the basics of the analog and digital IQ approaches.
Leakage current can contribute to power dissipation, especially at lower threshold voltages. Learn about six types of…
Leakage current can contribute to power dissipation, especially at lower threshold voltages. Learn about six types of leakage current that can be found in MOS transistors.
This article covers the basics of MOS transistors with a view towards better understanding the leakage current that can…
This article covers the basics of MOS transistors with a view towards better understanding the leakage current that can occur in such transistors.
In this series of articles, we’ll explore higher-output-current alternatives to photodiodes.
In this series of articles, we’ll explore higher-output-current alternatives to photodiodes.
Need a low-distortion ADC interface? In this article, we'll discuss how to reduce 2nd harmonic distortion by using…
Need a low-distortion ADC interface? In this article, we'll discuss how to reduce 2nd harmonic distortion by using symmetric PCB layout.
This article continues our discussion of design techniques that help us to improve the performance of transimpedance amplifiers.
This article continues our discussion of design techniques that help us to improve the performance of transimpedance amplifiers.
This article presents a circuit model that helps us to analyze the electrical behavior of a photodiode.
This article presents a circuit model that helps us to analyze the electrical behavior of a photodiode.
In this article, we’ll look at advantages of two types of photodiode implementation.
In this article, we’ll look at advantages of two types of photodiode implementation.
While semiconductor devices make possible the lightweight 'gadgets' we enjoy, our electronic world was built on devices…
While semiconductor devices make possible the lightweight 'gadgets' we enjoy, our electronic world was built on devices that operated on a different scale. Let's take a look at vacuum tubes!
This brief gives an overview of the steps in a typical mixed-signal IC design flow.
This brief gives an overview of the steps in a typical mixed-signal IC design flow.
Learn the basic steps of the analog IC design process and how it compares to digital IC design.
Learn the basic steps of the analog IC design process and how it compares to digital IC design.
This article explains the theory and the construction of the circuit of a 10W practice guitar amplifier.
This article explains the theory and the construction of the circuit of a 10W practice guitar amplifier.
In this article, we will learn how to find the optimal size of a transistor/logic gate present in a larger circuit to…
In this article, we will learn how to find the optimal size of a transistor/logic gate present in a larger circuit to provide the desired performance using the linear delay model.
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