Latest Wireless/RF Technical Articles

Our series on quantization noise begins with a clarification of the framework the author used to determine the scope of…

Our series on quantization noise begins with a clarification of the framework the author used to determine the scope of his investigation into quantization noise.

In this article, we discuss another methodology of how to model ADCs in system simulations, this time by using the…

In this article, we discuss another methodology of how to model ADCs in system simulations, this time by using the effective number of bits and also adjusting our ADC by introducing a 5th order polynomial to the ideal quantizer input.

This article launches a series exploring the question of how to model data converters for system simulations.

This article launches a series exploring the question of how to model data converters for system simulations.

In this article, we'll discuss the requirements for an analog IQ modulator and demodulator, and then the requirements for…

In this article, we'll discuss the requirements for an analog IQ modulator and demodulator, and then the requirements for DACs and ADCs used at baseband (for an analog IQ approach) and for DACs and ADCs used at RF (for a digital IQ approach).

How should I and Q combining be done? Through analog or digital means? This article will discuss the basics of the analog…

How should I and Q combining be done? Through analog or digital means? This article will discuss the basics of the analog and digital IQ approaches.

For some of us, at-home work may be an extended reality beyond 2020. You’ll need the proper tools to accomplish your goals.

For some of us, at-home work may be an extended reality beyond 2020. You’ll need the proper tools to accomplish your goals.

Learn some basic, foundational info about fiber optic communication systems in this primer.

Learn some basic, foundational info about fiber optic communication systems in this primer.

This brief gives an overview of the steps in a typical mixed-signal IC design flow.

This brief gives an overview of the steps in a typical mixed-signal IC design flow.

Learn the high-level steps behind RFIC design.

Learn the high-level steps behind RFIC design.

This article is the second in a two-part series that reviews the basics of electromagnetic compatibility tests. We'll now…

This article is the second in a two-part series that reviews the basics of electromagnetic compatibility tests. We'll now turn our attention to radiated EMC tests.

This article provides an example of how we can use t-testing to determine if an experiment has produced a statistically…

This article provides an example of how we can use t-testing to determine if an experiment has produced a statistically significant change in system performance.

While most electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests are conducted in specialized laboratories, electrical engineers can…

While most electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests are conducted in specialized laboratories, electrical engineers can still benefit from knowing the basics of EMC testing.

This article discusses designing input/output drivers for integrated circuit I2C modules.

This article discusses designing input/output drivers for integrated circuit I2C modules.

This article is a general guideline on the main aspects of commercially-available amplifiers.

This article is a general guideline on the main aspects of commercially-available amplifiers.

This article discusses the theory fundamentals of lock-in amplifiers.

This article discusses the theory fundamentals of lock-in amplifiers.

Learn the basics of the ultra-wideband short-range wireless protocol, a technology that can be found in cutting-edge devices.

Learn the basics of the ultra-wideband short-range wireless protocol, a technology that can be found in cutting-edge devices.

The 1-wire bus, though not as widespread as other protocols, is a valuable communication technique for certain applications.

The 1-wire bus, though not as widespread as other protocols, is a valuable communication technique for certain applications.

This article discusses the characteristics and applications of a serial communication protocol intended specifically for…

This article discusses the characteristics and applications of a serial communication protocol intended specifically for audio systems.

In this article, we’ll take a look at the analog blocks for implementing the square wave-based synchronous demodulator.

In this article, we’ll take a look at the analog blocks for implementing the square wave-based synchronous demodulator.