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Digital Signal Processing in Scilab: How to Remove Noise in Recordings with Audio Processing Filters

Digital Signal Processing in Scilab: How to Remove Noise in Recordings with Audio Processing Filters

This article is an introduction to the complex topic of DSP-based reduction of noise in audio signals.


How to Perform Frequency-Domain Analysis with Scilab

How to Perform Frequency-Domain Analysis with Scilab

In this article we’ll work with sinusoidal signals in the frequency domain using Scilab’s fast Fourier transform (FFT) functionality.


Introduction to Sinusoidal Signal Processing with Scilab

Introduction to Sinusoidal Signal Processing with Scilab

This article discusses basic signal-processing tasks that can be performed using a free and open source alternative to MATLAB.


How to Build a Class-D Power Amp

How to Build a Class-D Power Amp

Learn how to build your own Class D power amplifier—one of the most efficient ways to listen to music.


Projects Aug 29, 2018 by Cezar Chirila
How to Select the Cutoff Frequency of Your Low-Pass Filter

How to Select the Cutoff Frequency of Your Low-Pass Filter

This article provides some tips on how to fine-tune the characteristics of a low-pass filter.


How to Choose the Frequency of Your Switching Regulator

How to Choose the Frequency of Your Switching Regulator

This article discusses some details—efficiency, noise, etc.—that influence the choice of operational frequencies for switch-mode power supplies.


Considerations for FPGA Implementation of Linear-Phase FIR Filters

Considerations for FPGA Implementation of Linear-Phase FIR Filters

This article will review considerations for efficient FPGA implementation of symmetric FIR filters.


Understanding the Early Effect

Understanding the Early Effect

This technical brief discusses the Early effect and how it influences the amplification characteristics of a bipolar junction transistor.


How to Optimize the Transient Response of a Phase-Locked Loop

How to Optimize the Transient Response of a Phase-Locked Loop

In this article we’ll explore the mathematical relationships that will help you to design a PLL that quickly and smoothly locks onto the input frequency.


What Exactly Is a Phase-Locked Loop, Anyways?

What Exactly Is a Phase-Locked Loop, Anyways?

This article introduces a phase-based feedback system that plays an important role in many applications.


How to Low-Pass Filter a Square Wave

How to Low-Pass Filter a Square Wave

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a circuit that is a good choice when you need to remove high-frequency noise from a digital signal.


One Circuit, Three Bode Plots: The Omnifilter

One Circuit, Three Bode Plots: The Omnifilter

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, discusses a filter circuit that allows you to choose between a low-pass, a high-pass, and a band-pass response.


Implementing Your Phase-Shift Oscillator: Frequency Response and Amplitude Stabilization

Implementing Your Phase-Shift Oscillator: Frequency Response and Amplitude Stabilization

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


How to Generate a Sine Wave: The Phase-Shift Oscillator

How to Generate a Sine Wave: The Phase-Shift Oscillator

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


Circular Buffer: A Critical Element of Digital Signal Processors

Circular Buffer: A Critical Element of Digital Signal Processors

This article discusses circular buffering, which allows us to significantly accelerate the data transfer in a real-time system.


Structures for Implementing Finite Impulse Response Filters

Structures for Implementing Finite Impulse Response Filters

This article will review some basic structures to implement Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filters.


Design of FIR Filters Using the Frequency Sampling Method

Design of FIR Filters Using the Frequency Sampling Method

This article will review the basics of the frequency sampling method for designing FIR filters.


Incorporating Microphone Functionality into a Robot System

Incorporating Microphone Functionality into a Robot System

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


Projects Sep 11, 2017 by Robert Keim
Implementing a Low-Pass Filter on FPGA with Verilog

Implementing a Low-Pass Filter on FPGA with Verilog

Learn how to implement a moving average filter and optimize it with CIC architecture.


Multirate DSP and Its Application in D/A Conversion

Multirate DSP and Its Application in D/A Conversion

This article reviews the basics of D/A conversion and explains how multirate DSP can lead to a more efficient system.