Latest Analog Technical Articles

This article presents Scilab code that allows you to generate I/Q, noise, and chirp signals from your PC’s headphone jack.

This article presents Scilab code that allows you to generate I/Q, noise, and chirp signals from your PC’s headphone jack.

In this article we’ll use Scilab to explore the effect of unpredictable phase variations in a demodulated…

In this article we’ll use Scilab to explore the effect of unpredictable phase variations in a demodulated frequency-shift-keying baseband signal.

This article will review the common FPGA resources that allow us to efficiently generate and distribute clock signals…

This article will review the common FPGA resources that allow us to efficiently generate and distribute clock signals throughout a system.

This article is an introduction to the complex topic of DSP-based reduction of noise in audio signals.

This article is an introduction to the complex topic of DSP-based reduction of noise in audio signals.

In this article, we’ll use Scilab to create an FM waveform that carries information corresponding to an audio recording.

In this article, we’ll use Scilab to create an FM waveform that carries information corresponding to an audio recording.

In this article we’ll work with sinusoidal signals in the frequency domain using Scilab’s fast Fourier transform…

In this article we’ll work with sinusoidal signals in the frequency domain using Scilab’s fast Fourier transform (FFT) functionality.

This article discusses basic signal-processing tasks that can be performed using a free and open source alternative to MATLAB.

This article discusses basic signal-processing tasks that can be performed using a free and open source alternative to MATLAB.

Learn how to build your own Class D power amplifier—one of the most efficient ways to listen to music.

Learn how to build your own Class D power amplifier—one of the most efficient ways to listen to music.

Klystron amplifiers are used in a variety of industries, including satellite systems, television broadcasting, radar,…

Klystron amplifiers are used in a variety of industries, including satellite systems, television broadcasting, radar, particle accelerators, and in the medical field. In this article, we'll learn about the two-cavity klystron's unique build and the concept of electron bunching.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

This article discusses some details—efficiency, noise, etc.—that influence the choice of operational frequencies for…

This article discusses some details—efficiency, noise, etc.—that influence the choice of operational frequencies for switch-mode power supplies.