Latest Analog Technical Articles

In this article, we will examine the deviation of the actual transfer function H from the ideal \(H_{ideal}\) in finer detail.

In this article, we will examine the deviation of the actual transfer function H from the ideal \(H_{ideal}\) in finer detail.

In this article, we’ll first review the basic architecture of a SAR ADC and then take a look at one of its common applications.

In this article, we’ll first review the basic architecture of a SAR ADC and then take a look at one of its common applications.

This is Part 3 of a series of articles about the Moog ladder filter. In this article, we'll define the characteristics of…

This is Part 3 of a series of articles about the Moog ladder filter. In this article, we'll define the characteristics of the Moog filter, including its properties.

Learn how to hook up an analog input (potentiometer) and output (LED) using a Microchip BLE module.

Learn how to hook up an analog input (potentiometer) and output (LED) using a Microchip BLE module.

Brown Out Reset is an important function to increase the reliability of a microcontroller after start-up. Normally used…

Brown Out Reset is an important function to increase the reliability of a microcontroller after start-up. Normally used to solve problems with the power supply, this article shows how Brown Out Reset can prevent another problem.

In this article, we’ll focus on the different via configurations that can be used to connect a decoupling capacitor to…

In this article, we’ll focus on the different via configurations that can be used to connect a decoupling capacitor to the PCB power and ground planes.

This article explores the Butterworth low-pass filter, also known as the maximally flat filter, from the perspective of…

This article explores the Butterworth low-pass filter, also known as the maximally flat filter, from the perspective of its pole-zero diagram.

Learn more about these two classic oscillator network topologies, including their simulations.

Learn more about these two classic oscillator network topologies, including their simulations.

In this second part of a series of articles, we investigate the role of the output impedance of a real-life op-amp.

In this second part of a series of articles, we investigate the role of the output impedance of a real-life op-amp.

In this first part of a series of articles, we investigate the role of the op-amp’s gain-bandwidth product (GBP).

In this first part of a series of articles, we investigate the role of the op-amp’s gain-bandwidth product (GBP).

Learn about the Sulzer network, an alternative to classic R-C networks that is easier to tune over wide frequency ranges.

Learn about the Sulzer network, an alternative to classic R-C networks that is easier to tune over wide frequency ranges.

Learn how to use the gridded ground technique to reduce noise in a double-sided PCB.

Learn how to use the gridded ground technique to reduce noise in a double-sided PCB.

How does a ground plane reduce noise in a PCB? Learn more in this technical article.

How does a ground plane reduce noise in a PCB? Learn more in this technical article.

In this article, we will discuss the right half-plane zero, a byproduct of pole splitting, and its effects on stability.

In this article, we will discuss the right half-plane zero, a byproduct of pole splitting, and its effects on stability.

Learn how pole splitting arises as the byproduct of Miller frequency compensation.

Learn how pole splitting arises as the byproduct of Miller frequency compensation.

We are analyzing the behavior of the Moog ladder filter. In this section, we will analyze the heart of the topology and…

We are analyzing the behavior of the Moog ladder filter. In this section, we will analyze the heart of the topology and express the small-signal open-loop transfer function of the filter as a whole.

If you're looking to get a better handle on how to read schematics, this helpful guide will give you a head start.

If you're looking to get a better handle on how to read schematics, this helpful guide will give you a head start.

Learn about one of the only audio filter topologies out there, the Moog filter!

Learn about one of the only audio filter topologies out there, the Moog filter!

This article is an intuitive introduction to the statistical nature of noise and the basic calculations required to…

This article is an intuitive introduction to the statistical nature of noise and the basic calculations required to combine noise sources in a circuit.