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What Is the Power Spectrum of Quantization Noise?

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.

March 07, 2021 by Wes Brodsky

Adding a Low-pass Filter to an ADC Model and DAC Modeling

In the final part of this series on modeling ADCs, we discuss one more model and also briefly cover DAC models.

March 02, 2021 by Wes Brodsky

Modeling ADCs Using Effective Number of Bits (ENOB)

Learn about the concept of ENOB (effective number of bits) and how it can be used in modeling data converters in system simulations.

February 26, 2021 by Wes Brodsky

How Should Data Converters Be Modeled for System Simulations?

This article launches a series exploring the question of how to model data converters for system simulations.

February 25, 2021 by Wes Brodsky

Reducing Distortion in Tape Recordings with Hysteresis in SPICE

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January 24, 2021 by Kevin Aylward

Tips for Achieving Low-Frequency Precision and Improved Bandwidth in Photodiode Circuits

This article continues our discussion of design techniques that help us to improve the performance of transimpedance amplifiers.

January 13, 2021 by Robert Keim

Understanding Operational Amplifier Slew Rate

This article explores an important limitation that can cause a real-life op-amp to deviate from the behavior of its idealized counterpart.

February 28, 2020 by Robert Keim

Improving Phase Accuracy Using a Composite Op-Amp

This is the final part of a six-article series on composite amplifiers. In this last part, we'll show how to improve phase accuracy.

February 27, 2020 by Dr. Sergio Franco

Achieving High DC Precision Using Composite Op-Amps

In Part 5 of this series on composite amplifiers, we'll discuss how to achieve higher DC precision.

February 25, 2020 by Dr. Sergio Franco

Achieving Faster Composite Op-Amp Dynamics by Expanding the Frequency Bandwidth

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.

February 23, 2020 by Dr. Sergio Franco

How to Boost the Output Current Drive Capability of an Op-Amp

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.

February 20, 2020 by Dr. Sergio Franco

Analog and Digital Implementation of a Synchronous Demodulator

In this article, we’ll take a look at the analog blocks for implementing the square wave-based synchronous demodulator.

February 12, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar

Real Time Clocks (RTCs) in Microcontroller Timers

This article is the third of a series on microcontroller timers which describes the RTCs inside a microcontroller.

February 09, 2020 by Stephen Colley

Synchronous Demodulation Using Analog Multipliers vs. Switch-based Multipliers

In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of using a switch-based multiplier.

February 02, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar

Analog Design Trade-Offs in Applying Linearization Techniques Using Example CMOS Circuits

This article will look at the trade-offs we face when trying to improve the linearity of a circuit.

January 13, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar

Introduction to the Synchronous Demodulation

This article will discuss the basic idea behind the synchronous demodulation technique.

December 11, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar

The Good and the Bad of MCU Internal Oscillators

This article describes the benefits and requirements of the internal RC oscillator often available inside many low-cost Microcontroller units, including the calibration procedure to obtain the best possible accuracy.

December 11, 2019 by Eduardo Corpeño

Integrator Limitations: Magnitude and Phase Errors

In this article, we will examine the deviation of the actual transfer function H from the ideal \(H_{ideal}\) in finer detail.

October 26, 2019 by Dr. Sergio Franco

Learn About SAR ADCs: Architecture, Applications, and Support Circuitry

In this article, we’ll first review the basic architecture of a SAR ADC and then take a look at one of its common applications.

October 24, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar

Characterizing the Moog Filter

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.

October 23, 2019 by Sam Gallagher