This article discusses the use of finite state machines (or FSMs) in design, including the initial state and the way memory configuration affects FPGA design.
January 04, 2021 by Eduardo Corpeño
This article describes the basics of finite state machines and shows a practical way of implementing them in the Verilog Hardware Description Language.
January 01, 2021 by Eduardo Corpeño
This brief gives an overview of the steps in a typical mixed-signal IC design flow.
December 07, 2020 by Jean-Jacques DeLisle
Learn the high-level steps behind RFIC design.
December 06, 2020 by Jean-Jacques DeLisle
Learn the high-level overview of digital integrated circuit (IC) design.
December 02, 2020 by Jean-Jacques DeLisle
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.
October 19, 2020 by Ignacio de Mendizábal
In this article, we briefly review how the Laplace transform can help us solve circuits involving damped and steady-state sinusoidal signals.
June 05, 2020 by Robert Keim
This FEQ (Frequent Engineering Question) gives you essential information about the most important and widespread technique for converting a theoretical circuit into a functional physical device.
April 10, 2020 by Robert Keim
This FEQ (or Frequent Engineering Question) covers the basics of a crucial topic: hardware description languages.
March 11, 2020 by Robert Keim
In this FEQ (Frequent Engineering Question), we'll take a look at the advantages of zero-ohm resistors and where they're most suitable in design.
March 06, 2020 by Robert Keim
Learn how simulating a voltage buffer can help you implement it more effectively to boost the output current drive of an op-amp.
February 21, 2020 by Dr. Sergio Franco
In this entry of our Frequent Engineering Questions (FEQ) series, learn the basics of how a load line can be used in designing circuits.
February 14, 2020 by Robert Keim
In this article, we’ll perform some classification experiments and gather data on the relationship between hidden-layer dimensionality and network performance.
February 04, 2020 by Robert Keim
Learn a method of attaining convergence when simulating very high Q crystal oscillators using Cadence’s Virtuoso Periodic Steady State (PSS) analysis.
October 30, 2019 by Kevin Aylward
This article looks at the common options for a four-layer board stackup.
September 04, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar
This article discusses the major causes of high temperatures on PCBs that cause failure and damage to the board itself.
September 02, 2019 by Amos Kingatua
This article will discuss how to implement a shift register in Verilog. The register described can be synthesized and downloaded to an FPGA for test in actual hardware.
August 27, 2019 by Garrett Holthaus
Learn about heterogeneous and homogenous buses, special IC packages, and more!
August 23, 2019 by Stephen Colley
This article presents tools and practices in reducing errors in your schematics.
August 22, 2019 by Stephen Colley
Learn how to use the gridded ground technique to reduce noise in a double-sided PCB.
August 15, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar
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