In this article, we explore when to choose a Class AB or Class D output stage for your piezo amplifier design. We'll also…
In this article, we explore when to choose a Class AB or Class D output stage for your piezo amplifier design. We'll also examine the Class D stage's power supply requirements.
In this article, we explore the operation of a Class D stage with a capacitive load and how it can be used in piezo…
In this article, we explore the operation of a Class D stage with a capacitive load and how it can be used in piezo amplifier design.
We examine the basic requirements of piezoelectric amplifiers and how Class AB operation can meet them.
We examine the basic requirements of piezoelectric amplifiers and how Class AB operation can meet them.
Learn how to create a batteryless crawling robot using basic electronic components and a 3D-printed chassis.
Learn how to create a batteryless crawling robot using basic electronic components and a 3D-printed chassis.
This article explores the operation of the simplest digital phase detector: the exclusive-OR (XOR) gate.
This article explores the operation of the simplest digital phase detector: the exclusive-OR (XOR) gate.
The phase-locked loop (PLL) is widely used in contemporary analog and digital communication systems. In this article, we…
The phase-locked loop (PLL) is widely used in contemporary analog and digital communication systems. In this article, we develop a nonlinear model for the analog PLL by analyzing its key components.
Eddy currents are a major loss mechanism in transformer cores. This article provides both in-depth and simplified…
Eddy currents are a major loss mechanism in transformer cores. This article provides both in-depth and simplified explanations of how core laminations work to mitigate the effects of eddy currents.
The hysteresis effect is one of the main sources of loss in ferromagnetic materials. In this article, we learn to…
The hysteresis effect is one of the main sources of loss in ferromagnetic materials. In this article, we learn to calculate the hysteresis loss of a magnetic core and work through some example problems.
With the help of SPICE simulations, we examine two types of power dissipation that occur when BJTs are used as switches.
With the help of SPICE simulations, we examine two types of power dissipation that occur when BJTs are used as switches.
Learn about using LTspice simulations to provide important insight into the performance of a switched-capacitor…
Learn about using LTspice simulations to provide important insight into the performance of a switched-capacitor voltage-inverting power supply.
In addition to explaining the nature of a negative voltage, this article briefly discusses how negative voltages are…
In addition to explaining the nature of a negative voltage, this article briefly discusses how negative voltages are generated and why they are useful in circuit design.
This article will help you decide when to consider a multiphase approach to step-down, switch-mode voltage regulation.
This article will help you decide when to consider a multiphase approach to step-down, switch-mode voltage regulation.
This article explores step-down switching power supplies that divide output current among multiple regulation subcircuits…
This article explores step-down switching power supplies that divide output current among multiple regulation subcircuits operating in parallel.
Current sources are less familiar than voltage sources like batteries and AC wall power. Current sources usually are…
Current sources are less familiar than voltage sources like batteries and AC wall power. Current sources usually are buried, unseen, inside electronic circuitry. Learn what they are and how they are designed.
Learn about the role of non-overlapping or complementary pulse width modulation (PMW) in DC motor control using an…
Learn about the role of non-overlapping or complementary pulse width modulation (PMW) in DC motor control using an h-bridge circuit, taking into consideration PWM shoot-through and dead-time PWM.
We’ll be walking you through creating a robotic subsystem with a voice-activated motor leveraging machine learning (ML)…
We’ll be walking you through creating a robotic subsystem with a voice-activated motor leveraging machine learning (ML) and an Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense.
Dive further into switched capacitor circuits by learning about charge pump circuits, what they are, how they work, their…
Dive further into switched capacitor circuits by learning about charge pump circuits, what they are, how they work, their pros and cons, and their applications.
This article is the second of a series on microcontroller timers. This article describes a more complex timer called the…
This article is the second of a series on microcontroller timers. This article describes a more complex timer called the PWM or pulse-width modulation timer.
Learn more about the design considerations that go into developing adaptive automotive lighting solutions.
Learn more about the design considerations that go into developing adaptive automotive lighting solutions.
How does temperature affect the output of a voltage reference? What is a temperature coefficient specification?
How does temperature affect the output of a voltage reference? What is a temperature coefficient specification?
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