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…
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).
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.
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.
In this article, we’ll see that a Nyquist plot provides a straightforward means of determining if an amplifier will oscillate.
In this article, we’ll see that a Nyquist plot provides a straightforward means of determining if an amplifier will oscillate.
This article continues a series on Nyquist diagrams by explaining Nyquist curves that represent the transfer function of…
This article continues a series on Nyquist diagrams by explaining Nyquist curves that represent the transfer function of a two-pole filter.
This article continues our exploration of the Nyquist plot by examining the relationship between the plot’s curve and a…
This article continues our exploration of the Nyquist plot by examining the relationship between the plot’s curve and a filter’s cutoff frequency.
Working with a low noise voltage reference? Learn more about noise specifications and relevant voltage reference ICs.
Working with a low noise voltage reference? Learn more about noise specifications and relevant voltage reference ICs.
Learn how to measure noise using LTspice for op-amp circuits with handy examples.
Learn how to measure noise using LTspice for op-amp circuits with handy examples.
This article addresses troubleshooting a staple of electronic systems that don’t always work as planned: switch-mode,…
This article addresses troubleshooting a staple of electronic systems that don’t always work as planned: switch-mode, low-voltage, DC-DC, single-phase, non-isolated, basic buck converter circuits.
Learn more about decompensated vs. fully-compensated op-amps and external methods of achieving compensation.
Learn more about decompensated vs. fully-compensated op-amps and external methods of achieving compensation.