Sensor fusion is the art of combining multiple physical sensors to produce accurate "ground truth", even though each sensor might be unreliable on its own.
Sensor fusion is the art of combining multiple physical sensors to produce accurate "ground truth", even though each sensor might be unreliable on its own.
ADCs (analog-to-digital converters) can be described as either Nyquist-rate or oversampled converters. The Delta-Sigma…
ADCs (analog-to-digital converters) can be described as either Nyquist-rate or oversampled converters. The Delta-Sigma ADC belongs to the oversampled family of converters. It relies upon oversampling and noise shaping to achieve high-resolution conversions.
The Sabertooth 2x32 motor controller can be used to create a robust drive platform for your next robotic endeavour. This…
The Sabertooth 2x32 motor controller can be used to create a robust drive platform for your next robotic endeavour. This article uses an Arduino Uno to communicate with the Sabertooth 2x32 controller.
Start to get acquainted with the new D2000 microcontroller development board by exploring the GPIO and PWM.
Start to get acquainted with the new D2000 microcontroller development board by exploring the GPIO and PWM.
In this article, we’ll look at the equation for differential gain and use LTspice to find the value of the…
In this article, we’ll look at the equation for differential gain and use LTspice to find the value of the channel-length-modulation parameter referred to as lambda (λ).
In this article, we’ll discuss MOSFET small-signal output resistance as we make our way toward predicting the gain of…
In this article, we’ll discuss MOSFET small-signal output resistance as we make our way toward predicting the gain of the actively loaded differential pair.
This article explains how Arduino works from an electronic design perspective. It also explains the role of every part of…
This article explains how Arduino works from an electronic design perspective. It also explains the role of every part of the Arduino.
Piezoelectric materials change shape when exposed to electric fields. By causing them to change shape at specific times,…
Piezoelectric materials change shape when exposed to electric fields. By causing them to change shape at specific times, we can use them to create sound.
An important application of the diode is one that takes place in the design of the rectifier circuit. Simply put, this…
An important application of the diode is one that takes place in the design of the rectifier circuit. Simply put, this circuit converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). This is an essential circuit in AC-to-DC power-supply design.
In this article, we’ll discuss two benefits of using an active load: improved biasing conditions and…
In this article, we’ll discuss two benefits of using an active load: improved biasing conditions and differential-to-single-ended conversion.
Learn about a fairly simple yet highly beneficial modification to the drain-resistor-based version of the MOSFET…
Learn about a fairly simple yet highly beneficial modification to the drain-resistor-based version of the MOSFET differential pair.
Learn how to use an Arduino in combination with an LCD display and a keypad to make a calculator.
Learn how to use an Arduino in combination with an LCD display and a keypad to make a calculator.
In this article, we’ll examine the most straightforward version of this foundational integrated-circuit amplifier topology.
In this article, we’ll examine the most straightforward version of this foundational integrated-circuit amplifier topology.
Learn about a straightforward version of a circuit that is essential in the design of analog integrated circuits.
Learn about a straightforward version of a circuit that is essential in the design of analog integrated circuits.
This article describes the bridge-amplifier configuration and explains why it’s especially handy when you don’t have…
This article describes the bridge-amplifier configuration and explains why it’s especially handy when you don’t have a negative voltage supply.
This article presents some basic cap-sense circuit configurations and discusses how to deal with low- and high-frequency noise.
This article presents some basic cap-sense circuit configurations and discusses how to deal with low- and high-frequency noise.
Combine the Si4844-A10 analog-tuned radio receiver with an Arduino to make a full-featured multiband radio.
Combine the Si4844-A10 analog-tuned radio receiver with an Arduino to make a full-featured multiband radio.
In this article, we’ll compare active and passive filters and look at some common second-order active topologies.
In this article, we’ll compare active and passive filters and look at some common second-order active topologies.
Internal or external? Quartz or ceramic? Crystal oscillator or silicon oscillator? So many clocking options . . . which…
Internal or external? Quartz or ceramic? Crystal oscillator or silicon oscillator? So many clocking options . . . which one is right for your design?
This project will show you how to connect an ultrasonic sensor and an Arduino to turn on a light when motion is sensed.
This project will show you how to connect an ultrasonic sensor and an Arduino to turn on a light when motion is sensed.