Latest Analog Technical Articles

Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.

Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.

In part 8 of the "Building Raspberry Pi Controller" series, readers will learn how to attach a camera board to a…

In part 8 of the "Building Raspberry Pi Controller" series, readers will learn how to attach a camera board to a Raspberry Pi and write Python code for photo imaging projects.

This article will give you the building blocks needed to create your own two-channel wireless remote controller.

This article will give you the building blocks needed to create your own two-channel wireless remote controller.

This technical brief describes channel-length modulation and how it affects MOSFET current–voltage characteristics.

This technical brief describes channel-length modulation and how it affects MOSFET current–voltage characteristics.

This technical brief explains a quick, straightforward procedure for evaluating a switch/driver circuit based on an NPN…

This technical brief explains a quick, straightforward procedure for evaluating a switch/driver circuit based on an NPN bipolar junction transistor.

Sensor fusion is the art of combining multiple physical sensors to produce accurate "ground truth", even though each…

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.