Switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) appear simple to route on your PCB, but are they? This article identifies two noise sources and simple fixes to improve your EMC performance.
June 02, 2022 by Adrian Gibbons
In this article, we’ll discuss why a discrete implementation cannot provide a high accuracy in resistive current sensing.
August 15, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
Learn how to use single-ended amplifiers in low-side current sensing, including PCB layout tips and considerations, as well as a layout example based on an op-amp in the SOT23 package.
August 10, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
This article discusses how we can examine the oscillator circuit to make sure that it has sufficient “negative resistance” or “oscillation allowance”.
June 18, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
Learn how the load capacitance mismatch can “pull” the crystal to oscillate at a different frequency and how we can circumvent this problem.
June 16, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
Children’s toys aren’t just for children. Inside every toy, there are hundreds of hours of engineering experience just waiting to be discovered.
March 24, 2021 by Mark Hughes
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February 19, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
Learn how to reduce second harmonic distortion by following some guidelines for placing decoupling capacitors in your PCB layout.
February 12, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
Need a low-distortion ADC interface? In this article, we'll discuss how to reduce 2nd harmonic distortion by using symmetric PCB layout.
January 18, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
In this article, we’ll discuss another group of thermal data, called thermal characterization parameters denoted by the Greek letter Psi (Ψ).
January 14, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
This article continues our discussion of design techniques that help us to improve the performance of transimpedance amplifiers.
January 13, 2021 by Robert Keim
Learn about an important thermal metric for designing the interface between an IC package and a heat sink.
December 30, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (or θJA) should be measured under standardized testing conditions. Learn about these details to use this thermal metric appropriately.
December 29, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Assessing the thermal performance of an IC package becomes easier if you understand this common, but often misapplied, parameter known as theta JA.
December 27, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Learn the high-level steps behind RFIC design.
December 06, 2020 by Jean-Jacques DeLisle
Learn the basic steps of the analog IC design process and how it compares to digital IC design.
December 04, 2020 by Jean-Jacques DeLisle
This article explains the theory and the construction of the circuit of a 10W practice guitar amplifier.
November 29, 2020 by Teja Sai Marellapudi
Learn the basic concepts of EMI shieldings, including types of shielding options and the calculation for determining shielding effectiveness.
May 26, 2020 by Ignacio de Mendizábal
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
In this article, we’ll focus on the different via configurations that can be used to connect a decoupling capacitor to the PCB power and ground planes.
October 07, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar
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