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.
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.
Through four different examples, learn about analog-to-digital converter (ADC) system error analysis.
Through four different examples, learn about analog-to-digital converter (ADC) system error analysis.
Learn about integrated electronics piezoelectrics (IEPE) sensors, powering them, and how they compare to charge output…
Learn about integrated electronics piezoelectrics (IEPE) sensors, powering them, and how they compare to charge output (non-IEPE) systems.
Switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) appear simple to route on your PCB, but are they? This article identifies two noise…
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.
How does an amplifier's input offset voltage impact the accuracy of a current sense resistor's measurement? And how does…
How does an amplifier's input offset voltage impact the accuracy of a current sense resistor's measurement? And how does amplifier output swing affect your shunt resistor value? Learn this and more in this technical article.
In this article, we’ll discuss why a discrete implementation cannot provide a high accuracy in resistive current sensing.
In this article, we’ll discuss why a discrete implementation cannot provide a high accuracy in resistive current sensing.
What's the difference between high-side and low-side resistive current sensing? This article explains the basics, as well…
What's the difference between high-side and low-side resistive current sensing? This article explains the basics, as well as when each is the more appropriate design choice.
Learn how the load capacitance mismatch can “pull” the crystal to oscillate at a different frequency and how we can…
Learn how the load capacitance mismatch can “pull” the crystal to oscillate at a different frequency and how we can circumvent this problem.
Smaller electronics call for more powerful inspection equipment. If you're building a collection of at-home lab…
Smaller electronics call for more powerful inspection equipment. If you're building a collection of at-home lab equipment, these visual tools may help you see where you're going on minuscule boards.
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.
This article proposes a simple microcontroller power-supply circuit that is worth considering when you’re developing a…
This article proposes a simple microcontroller power-supply circuit that is worth considering when you’re developing a (very) cost-sensitive system.
In this article, we will use simulations to assess important aspects of the performance of an op-amp-based current source.
In this article, we will use simulations to assess important aspects of the performance of an op-amp-based current source.
This article discusses a voltage-controlled current-source circuit that requires only two op-amps and a handful of resistors.
This article discusses a voltage-controlled current-source circuit that requires only two op-amps and a handful of resistors.
How can you build a fast non-volatile memory from a conventional SRAM? It turns out, you only need a back-up battery and…
How can you build a fast non-volatile memory from a conventional SRAM? It turns out, you only need a back-up battery and some control circuitry.
In this article, we’ll set up a basic SiC switching circuit and perform some transient simulations.
In this article, we’ll set up a basic SiC switching circuit and perform some transient simulations.
In the first part of this series on composite amplifiers, we'll investigate one method of boosting an op-amp’s output…
In the first part of this series on composite amplifiers, we'll investigate one method of boosting an op-amp’s output current drive capability.
In this entry of our Frequent Engineering Questions (FEQ) series, learn the basics of how a load line can be used in…
In this entry of our Frequent Engineering Questions (FEQ) series, learn the basics of how a load line can be used in designing circuits.
Learn how to build a setup that will help you predict a battery's performance as it ages using a Trinket M0 and software…
Learn how to build a setup that will help you predict a battery's performance as it ages using a Trinket M0 and software algorithms.
Brown Out Reset is an important function to increase the reliability of a microcontroller after start-up. Normally used…
Brown Out Reset is an important function to increase the reliability of a microcontroller after start-up. Normally used to solve problems with the power supply, this article shows how Brown Out Reset can prevent another problem.
RPi has done some amazing good in the world, especially for aspiring young engineers, but here's the breakdown on why…
RPi has done some amazing good in the world, especially for aspiring young engineers, but here's the breakdown on why it's probably not what you need for a professional project.
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