Latest Amplifiers Technical Articles

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, shows you how linear voltage regulators can also be handy in…

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, shows you how linear voltage regulators can also be handy in constant-current applications.

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, discusses an interesting circuit in which an op-amp and an…

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, discusses an interesting circuit in which an op-amp and an ordinary diode work together to create a superdiode.

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a straightforward way to precisely control the current…

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a straightforward way to precisely control the current through an LED (or through a typical resistive load).

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explores a handy circuit that can generate sustained sinusoidal…

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explores a handy circuit that can generate sustained sinusoidal oscillations.

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explains a fairly straightforward circuit that can be used as…

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explains a fairly straightforward circuit that can be used as part of an analog oscillator.

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explores a self-biased class C stage that could be used in an RF…

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explores a self-biased class C stage that could be used in an RF power amplifier.

Tired of using your PC or mobile phone as a signal generator? It’s time to upgrade to a standalone one by making it yourself.

Tired of using your PC or mobile phone as a signal generator? It’s time to upgrade to a standalone one by making it yourself.

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explores the design and functionality of an op-amp-based limiter.

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explores the design and functionality of an op-amp-based limiter.

In this article, we’ll develop firmware that will serve as the basis for high-precision, high-speed signal generation.

In this article, we’ll develop firmware that will serve as the basis for high-precision, high-speed signal generation.

How do you convert DAC output currents into a normal voltage signal? Let’s take a look.

How do you convert DAC output currents into a normal voltage signal? Let’s take a look.

In this article, we’ll develop and test an algorithm for automatically shutting down a robot in response to a collision…

In this article, we’ll develop and test an algorithm for automatically shutting down a robot in response to a collision (or some other violent event).

In this article, we’ll look at a fairly straightforward circuit that enables a robot or other device to detect sound.

In this article, we’ll look at a fairly straightforward circuit that enables a robot or other device to detect sound.

Radio Over Fiber (ROF) combines RF and optics, providing optical links to replace strategic portions of cellular,…

Radio Over Fiber (ROF) combines RF and optics, providing optical links to replace strategic portions of cellular, satellite, and copper based systems.

Good analog-to-digital conversion starts with good pre-ADC signal conditioning. Specialized devices such as the…

Good analog-to-digital conversion starts with good pre-ADC signal conditioning. Specialized devices such as the LTC6432-15 can help in this effort.

Learn about the basics of audio electronics, which convert sound signals into electrical signals, process these…

Learn about the basics of audio electronics, which convert sound signals into electrical signals, process these electrical signals, and convert them back into sound.

Harmonic distortion can be introduced to audio amplifiers from many sources but reduced to levels below the threshold of…

Harmonic distortion can be introduced to audio amplifiers from many sources but reduced to levels below the threshold of human hearing.

Researchers develop a wearable sensor for detecting important analytes in sweat for monitoring dehydration.

Researchers develop a wearable sensor for detecting important analytes in sweat for monitoring dehydration.

In this article, we'll first study types of noise and then try to eliminate them by filtering the data. Finally, we'll…

In this article, we'll first study types of noise and then try to eliminate them by filtering the data. Finally, we'll try to find peaks in that data.

This article will help the reader understand the different types of power semiconductors: how they work, their key…

This article will help the reader understand the different types of power semiconductors: how they work, their key parameters, and trade-offs.