Latest Analog Technical Articles

This article explains two methods that we use to evaluate the currents and voltages that are present in a circuit that…

This article explains two methods that we use to evaluate the currents and voltages that are present in a circuit that includes one or more diodes.

This article provides foundational information on the electrical behavior of forward-biased diodes.

This article provides foundational information on the electrical behavior of forward-biased diodes.

In this article, we’ll take a look at the analog blocks for implementing the square wave-based synchronous demodulator.

In this article, we’ll take a look at the analog blocks for implementing the square wave-based synchronous demodulator.

Learn about how power spectral density (PSD) helps us to examine the effect of a noise source on the output of a linear…

Learn about how power spectral density (PSD) helps us to examine the effect of a noise source on the output of a linear time-invariant (LTI) system.

This article is the fourth of a series on microcontroller timers which discusses internal watchdogs.

This article is the fourth of a series on microcontroller timers which discusses internal watchdogs.

This article is the third of a series on microcontroller timers which describes the RTCs inside a microcontroller.

This article is the third of a series on microcontroller timers which describes the RTCs inside a microcontroller.

In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of using a switch-based multiplier.

In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of using a switch-based multiplier.

This article explains why validation is particularly important when we’re processing data using a neural network.

This article explains why validation is particularly important when we’re processing data using a neural network.

This article will look at the trade-offs we face when trying to improve the linearity of a circuit.

This article will look at the trade-offs we face when trying to improve the linearity of a circuit.

In this article, we will see how we can determine the SFDR for an ADC used in a radio receiver. Also, we’ll examine the…

In this article, we will see how we can determine the SFDR for an ADC used in a radio receiver. Also, we’ll examine the ADC SNR requirement for this application.

This article will discuss the basic idea behind the synchronous demodulation technique.

This article will discuss the basic idea behind the synchronous demodulation technique.

This article describes the benefits and requirements of the internal RC oscillator often available inside many low-cost…

This article describes the benefits and requirements of the internal RC oscillator often available inside many low-cost Microcontroller units, including the calibration procedure to obtain the best possible accuracy.

In this article, we’ll look at the spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) which is a popular specification for quantifying…

In this article, we’ll look at the spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) which is a popular specification for quantifying the linearity of a circuit.

In this article, we’ll first examine an important feature of common noise sources: the relationship between the noise…

In this article, we’ll first examine an important feature of common noise sources: the relationship between the noise root mean square (RMS) and peak-to-peak value.

In this article, we’ll try to develop insight into some of the most important characteristics of the noise sources that…

In this article, we’ll try to develop insight into some of the most important characteristics of the noise sources that we commonly have to deal with in electronics engineering.

This article looks at factors that can alter the functionality of a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) by causing…

This article looks at factors that can alter the functionality of a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) by causing variations in its forward current gain.

In this article, we will discuss active phase-error compensation and how it can prevent Q enhancement.

In this article, we will discuss active phase-error compensation and how it can prevent Q enhancement.

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.