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…
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.
Looking for a succinct intro to LVDTs? This article will explain LVDT basics, including structure, circuit, transfer…
Looking for a succinct intro to LVDTs? This article will explain LVDT basics, including structure, circuit, transfer function, linear range, sensitivity, and more.
In this series of articles, we’ll discuss one of the fundamental building blocks of analog IC design: the…
In this series of articles, we’ll discuss one of the fundamental building blocks of analog IC design: the switched-capacitor circuit.
Using impulse radios as an example, we'll examine the advantages of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology compared to other…
Using impulse radios as an example, we'll examine the advantages of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology compared to other short-range wireless communication technologies.
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.
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.
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 brief gives an overview of the steps in a typical mixed-signal IC design flow.
This brief gives an overview of the steps in a typical mixed-signal IC design flow.
In this article, you'll learn the basics of the CMOS image sensor, including its core components, its block diagram, its…
In this article, you'll learn the basics of the CMOS image sensor, including its core components, its block diagram, its strengths and weaknesses, and its applications.
In this article, we will review the different types of noise that are present in a circuit. We will also discuss how to…
In this article, we will review the different types of noise that are present in a circuit. We will also discuss how to perform an accurate simulation of an EMC filter with LTspice.
This Frequent Engineering Question gives a quick overview of a mathematical function that appears frequently in digital…
This Frequent Engineering Question gives a quick overview of a mathematical function that appears frequently in digital signal processing.
This article gives you essential information on a mathematical technique that plays an absolutely fundamental role in…
This article gives you essential information on a mathematical technique that plays an absolutely fundamental role in system design and signal processing.
This article discusses Bessel’s correction, which helps us to more accurately estimate the standard deviation of…
This article discusses Bessel’s correction, which helps us to more accurately estimate the standard deviation of certain parameters and of long-duration signals.
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