Latest Resistors Technical Articles

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.

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.

This article explains the theory and the construction of the circuit of a 10W practice guitar amplifier.

This article explains the theory and the construction of the circuit of a 10W practice guitar amplifier.

This article discusses how to model inductors using LTspice circuit simulation software.

This article discusses how to model inductors using LTspice circuit simulation software.

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?

This article shows you how to calculate currents flowing through parallel resistance and explains the concept of…

This article shows you how to calculate currents flowing through parallel resistance and explains the concept of equivalent resistance.

This article gives you the information you need to identify parallel resistors and understand their behavior in electric circuits.

This article gives you the information you need to identify parallel resistors and understand their behavior in electric circuits.

This is Part 3 of a series of articles about the Moog ladder filter. In this article, we'll define the characteristics of…

This is Part 3 of a series of articles about the Moog ladder filter. In this article, we'll define the characteristics of the Moog filter, including its properties.

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.

Learn how to simulate noise using LTspice and use this great tool to learn more about low-noise design.

Learn how to simulate noise using LTspice and use this great tool to learn more about low-noise design.

What is filtering? Learn what resistor-capacitor (RC) low-pass filters are and where you can use them.

What is filtering? Learn what resistor-capacitor (RC) low-pass filters are and where you can use them.

This article presents a high-performance current source that requires only a few readily available components.

This article presents a high-performance current source that requires only a few readily available components.

The advantages and disadvantages of ever-shrinking components.

The advantages and disadvantages of ever-shrinking components.

This two-article series provides an overview of circuit symbols, along with some information on the components that they…

This two-article series provides an overview of circuit symbols, along with some information on the components that they represent.

In this article we’ll explore a circuit that produces an output voltage proportional to the charge generated by a…

In this article we’ll explore a circuit that produces an output voltage proportional to the charge generated by a piezoelectric transducer.

This article explains some theory behind piezoelectric sensors and presents an equivalent circuit that you can use when…

This article explains some theory behind piezoelectric sensors and presents an equivalent circuit that you can use when you’re designing sensor systems.