Latest Circuit Simulation Technical Articles

This project demonstrates the design and operation of a root-mean-squared (RMS) detector for inclusion in a wideband…

This project demonstrates the design and operation of a root-mean-squared (RMS) detector for inclusion in a wideband voltmeter. The RMS detector is useful for measuring certain signal types, including noise, since it provides an indication of the energy in a signal.

In this article, we’ll use LTspice simulations to more thoroughly understand output-voltage ripple and consider…

In this article, we’ll use LTspice simulations to more thoroughly understand output-voltage ripple and consider techniques for mitigating it within a charge pump circuit.

Continuing our in-depth look at a simple SPICE circuit that can generate a negative supply voltage, we’ll consider the…

Continuing our in-depth look at a simple SPICE circuit that can generate a negative supply voltage, we’ll consider the effect of oscillator frequency on the system’s performance parameters.

Learn about digital square wave generators using a ring oscillator, a 555 timer-based oscillator, and an…

Learn about digital square wave generators using a ring oscillator, a 555 timer-based oscillator, and an Arduino-generated square wave oscillator.

This project will explain how to develop a system to measure magnetic field emissions at frequencies up to 150 kHz from…

This project will explain how to develop a system to measure magnetic field emissions at frequencies up to 150 kHz from high-current power cables without cutting or disturbing the cable.

This article covers undesired switching events, known as hazards, that can occur when developing combinational logic circuits.

This article covers undesired switching events, known as hazards, that can occur when developing combinational logic circuits.

Gate-level implementation of logic functions is limited by the gate fan-in. This article examines logic factoring,…

Gate-level implementation of logic functions is limited by the gate fan-in. This article examines logic factoring, grouping, and level increases to implement logic functions with limited input gates.

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.

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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 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.

Learn the high-level steps behind RFIC design.

Learn the high-level steps behind RFIC design.

Learn the high-level overview of digital integrated circuit (IC) design.

Learn the high-level overview of digital integrated circuit (IC) design.

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.

In this article, we briefly review how the Laplace transform can help us solve circuits involving damped and steady-state…

In this article, we briefly review how the Laplace transform can help us solve circuits involving damped and steady-state sinusoidal signals.

This F_EQ (Frequent Engineering Question) gives you essential information about the most important and widespread…

This F_EQ (Frequent Engineering Question) gives you essential information about the most important and widespread technique for converting a theoretical circuit into a functional physical device.

Learn how simulating a voltage buffer can help you implement it more effectively to boost the output current drive of an op-amp.

Learn how simulating a voltage buffer can help you implement it more effectively to boost the output current drive of an op-amp.

In this article, we’ll perform some classification experiments and gather data on the relationship between hidden-layer…

In this article, we’ll perform some classification experiments and gather data on the relationship between hidden-layer dimensionality and network performance.

Learn a method of attaining convergence when simulating very high Q crystal oscillators using Cadence’s Virtuoso…

Learn a method of attaining convergence when simulating very high Q crystal oscillators using Cadence’s Virtuoso Periodic Steady State (PSS) analysis.