In this article, we’ll use SPICE simulations to explore the theory and behavior of negative voltages.
In this article, we’ll use SPICE simulations to explore the theory and behavior of negative voltages.
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.
Learn about impedance matching using a single stub, transmission lines, and immittance Smith chart examples.
Learn about impedance matching using a single stub, transmission lines, and immittance Smith chart examples.
Design a wideband analog multimeter to measure AC voltages and currents from 20 Hz to 1 MHz with a selectable sensitivity…
Design a wideband analog multimeter to measure AC voltages and currents from 20 Hz to 1 MHz with a selectable sensitivity from 1 mV to 100 V, while the ammeter has a selectable current sensitivity of 10 mA to 10 A.
Learn about l-type impedance matching equations through the quality factor (Q factor) of RC and RL circuits and the…
Learn about l-type impedance matching equations through the quality factor (Q factor) of RC and RL circuits and the series-parallel conversion of these circuits.l-
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.
Learn about the admittance Smith chart to analyze a parallel connection of resistors, capacitors, and inductors, and see…
Learn about the admittance Smith chart to analyze a parallel connection of resistors, capacitors, and inductors, and see the circuit's behavior over the swept frequency range.
Learn how a series RLC circuit with arbitrary component values can be represented as a point on the Smith chart and how…
Learn how a series RLC circuit with arbitrary component values can be represented as a point on the Smith chart and how an impedance contour on the Smith chart can be used to describe the circuit's frequency response.
Learn how to derive the wave equations for a lossless transmission line and look at its infinite bandwidth and phase constant.
Learn how to derive the wave equations for a lossless transmission line and look at its infinite bandwidth and phase constant.
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 discusses how we can examine the oscillator circuit to make sure that it has sufficient “negative…
This article discusses how we can examine the oscillator circuit to make sure that it has sufficient “negative resistance” or “oscillation allowance”.
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.
Learn how to reduce second harmonic distortion by following some guidelines for placing decoupling capacitors in your PCB layout.
Learn how to reduce second harmonic distortion by following some guidelines for placing decoupling capacitors in your PCB layout.
Learn the high-level basics of what role battery management systems (BMSs) play in power design and what components are…
Learn the high-level basics of what role battery management systems (BMSs) play in power design and what components are necessary for their basic functions.
This article presents a circuit model that helps us to analyze the electrical behavior of a photodiode.
This article presents a circuit model that helps us to analyze the electrical behavior of a photodiode.
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.
How exactly does polarity factor into the voltage drops across the three basic elements of electrical…
How exactly does polarity factor into the voltage drops across the three basic elements of electrical circuits—resistors, capacitors, and inductors?
If you're looking to get a better handle on how to read schematics, this helpful guide will give you a head start.
If you're looking to get a better handle on how to read schematics, this helpful guide will give you a head start.
This article addresses troubleshooting a staple of electronic systems that don’t always work as planned: switch-mode,…
This article addresses troubleshooting a staple of electronic systems that don’t always work as planned: switch-mode, low-voltage, DC-DC, single-phase, non-isolated, basic buck converter circuits.
How can reactive elements affect phase shift in an LC circuit? Learn more about phase shift in analog design.
How can reactive elements affect phase shift in an LC circuit? Learn more about phase shift in analog design.