Latest Amplifiers Technical Articles

Learn how to get faster composite op-amp dynamics by raising the slew rate.

Learn how to get faster composite op-amp dynamics by raising the slew rate.

This is Part 3 of the series of articles about composite amplifiers. In this section, we are going to show how to achieve…

This is Part 3 of the series of articles about composite amplifiers. In this section, we are going to show how to achieve faster op-amp dynamics by expanding the frequency bandwidth.

In the first part of this series on composite amplifiers, we'll investigate one method of boosting an op-amp’s output…

In the first part of this series on composite amplifiers, we'll investigate one method of boosting an op-amp’s output current drive capability.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).