Latest Wireless/RF Technical Articles

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.

This article is the second of a series on microcontroller timers. This article describes a more complex timer called the…

This article is the second of a series on microcontroller timers. This article describes a more complex timer called the PWM or pulse-width modulation timer.

In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of using a switch-based multiplier.

In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of using a switch-based multiplier.

In this article, we will see how we can determine the SFDR for an ADC used in a radio receiver. Also, we’ll examine the…

In this article, we will see how we can determine the SFDR for an ADC used in a radio receiver. Also, we’ll examine the ADC SNR requirement for this application.

This article will discuss the basic idea behind the synchronous demodulation technique.

This article will discuss the basic idea behind the synchronous demodulation technique.

In this article, we’ll look at the spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) which is a popular specification for quantifying…

In this article, we’ll look at the spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) which is a popular specification for quantifying the linearity of a circuit.

Learn how to hook up an analog input (potentiometer) and output (LED) using a Microchip BLE module.

Learn how to hook up an analog input (potentiometer) and output (LED) using a Microchip BLE module.

Learn how to use a Microchip module to prototype digital input and digital control peripherals.

Learn how to use a Microchip module to prototype digital input and digital control peripherals.

Learn about the RN487x family of Bluetooth modules and how to configure them for your low-power peripheral projects.

Learn about the RN487x family of Bluetooth modules and how to configure them for your low-power peripheral projects.

Learn about interrupts for some familiar peripherals: timers, serial communication, and ADCs.

Learn about interrupts for some familiar peripherals: timers, serial communication, and ADCs.

Learn about the terahertz band, its properties, and the applications where it's finding utility.

Learn about the terahertz band, its properties, and the applications where it's finding utility.

Energy harvesting is a way to obtain electrical energy from the one already available in the environment. Where is energy…

Energy harvesting is a way to obtain electrical energy from the one already available in the environment. Where is energy harvesting appropriate in designs?

Researchers at Northwestern University Center for Bio-Integrated Electronics are championing the development of sweat…

Researchers at Northwestern University Center for Bio-Integrated Electronics are championing the development of sweat biosensors with their latest glucose and lactate sensors.

Learn about data objects called unions in embedded C language.

Learn about data objects called unions in embedded C language.

How do time of flight sensors determine distances? Learn more about ToF cameras using an example 3D camera.

How do time of flight sensors determine distances? Learn more about ToF cameras using an example 3D camera.