This article provides a general understanding of what DSP is, how it works, and what advantages it can offer. To appreciate the advantages of DSP, let’s first…
This article provides a general understanding of what DSP is, how it works, and what advantages it can offer. To appreciate the advantages of DSP, let’s first have a look at the conventional method of signal processing, i.e., analog signal processing.
Learn how two methods of demodulation compare: synchronous demodulation and rectifier-type demodulation. Here we discuss…
Learn how two methods of demodulation compare: synchronous demodulation and rectifier-type demodulation. Here we discuss each method's advantages, drawbacks, and appropriate applications.
Learn where demodulator circuits are needed and how you can convert the AC output of an LVDT (linear variable…
Learn where demodulator circuits are needed and how you can convert the AC output of an LVDT (linear variable differential transformer) into DC signals using a diode rectifier.
In this article, we'll discuss instrumentation amplifiers (in-amps) which have high common-mode rejection and provide…
In this article, we'll discuss instrumentation amplifiers (in-amps) which have high common-mode rejection and provide high and equal input impedances. We will also look at the advantages and disadvantages of a commonly-used in-amp often referred to as the three-op amp in-amp.
Our series on quantization noise begins with a clarification of the framework the author used to determine the scope of…
Our series on quantization noise begins with a clarification of the framework the author used to determine the scope of his investigation into quantization noise.
In the final part of this series on modeling ADCs, we discuss one more model and also briefly cover DAC models.
In the final part of this series on modeling ADCs, we discuss one more model and also briefly cover DAC models.
In this article, we discuss another methodology of how to model ADCs in system simulations, this time by using the…
In this article, we discuss another methodology of how to model ADCs in system simulations, this time by using the effective number of bits and also adjusting our ADC by introducing a 5th order polynomial to the ideal quantizer input.
Learn about the concept of ENOB (effective number of bits) and how it can be used in modeling data converters in system…
Learn about the concept of ENOB (effective number of bits) and how it can be used in modeling data converters in system simulations.
This article launches a series exploring the question of how to model data converters for system simulations.
This article launches a series exploring the question of how to model data converters for system simulations.
How should I and Q combining be done? Through analog or digital means? This article will discuss the basics of the analog…
How should I and Q combining be done? Through analog or digital means? This article will discuss the basics of the analog and digital IQ approaches.
In this series of articles, we’ll explore higher-output-current alternatives to photodiodes.
In this series of articles, we’ll explore higher-output-current alternatives to photodiodes.
Need a low-distortion ADC interface? In this article, we'll discuss how to reduce 2nd harmonic distortion by using…
Need a low-distortion ADC interface? In this article, we'll discuss how to reduce 2nd harmonic distortion by using symmetric PCB layout.
This article continues our discussion of design techniques that help us to improve the performance of transimpedance amplifiers.
This article continues our discussion of design techniques that help us to improve the performance of transimpedance amplifiers.
In this article, we’ll look at advantages of two types of photodiode implementation.
In this article, we’ll look at advantages of two types of photodiode implementation.
This article explains the theory and the construction of the circuit of a 10W practice guitar amplifier.
This article explains the theory and the construction of the circuit of a 10W practice guitar amplifier.
Learn all about graphene field-effect transistors or GFETs. We'll cover their construction, as well as the benefits and…
Learn all about graphene field-effect transistors or GFETs. We'll cover their construction, as well as the benefits and challenges of designing with them.
In this article, we’ll create an LTspice circuit for analyzing the effect of unpredictable offset voltage on the…
In this article, we’ll create an LTspice circuit for analyzing the effect of unpredictable offset voltage on the performance of a precision current-source circuit.
This article discusses a voltage-controlled current-source circuit that requires only two op-amps and a handful of resistors.
This article discusses a voltage-controlled current-source circuit that requires only two op-amps and a handful of resistors.
This article discusses VLSI (very-large-scale integration) circuits and the sources of non-idealities that affect MOS transistors.
This article discusses VLSI (very-large-scale integration) circuits and the sources of non-idealities that affect MOS transistors.
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