This article continues a discussion of microcontroller features and characteristics that are particularly important when you’re thinking in terms of DSP capabilities.
This article continues a discussion of microcontroller features and characteristics that are particularly important when you’re thinking in terms of DSP capabilities.
This article introduces the Controller Area Network (CAN) serial communication bus, detailing message frames, bus…
This article introduces the Controller Area Network (CAN) serial communication bus, detailing message frames, bus arbitration, and signaling.
This article discusses how to interpret and specify bandwidth in systems that involve data transmission and digital processing.
This article discusses how to interpret and specify bandwidth in systems that involve data transmission and digital processing.
This article explores the surprisingly complicated details associated with a word that we frequently use but perhaps…
This article explores the surprisingly complicated details associated with a word that we frequently use but perhaps don’t fully understand.
This article discusses the mathematical significance of I/Q signals and presents the final steps in the DSP algorithm for…
This article discusses the mathematical significance of I/Q signals and presents the final steps in the DSP algorithm for decoding frequency-shift-keying baseband signals.
An improved algorithm, in conjunction with quadrature modulation, can achieve FSK decoding that is not affected by phase…
An improved algorithm, in conjunction with quadrature modulation, can achieve FSK decoding that is not affected by phase misalignment.
In this article we’ll use Scilab to explore the effect of unpredictable phase variations in a demodulated…
In this article we’ll use Scilab to explore the effect of unpredictable phase variations in a demodulated frequency-shift-keying baseband signal.
Learn about a DSP technique that extracts the original digital data from a demodulated frequency-shift-keying baseband signal.
Learn about a DSP technique that extracts the original digital data from a demodulated frequency-shift-keying baseband signal.
In this article, we’ll use Scilab to create an FM waveform that carries information corresponding to an audio recording.
In this article, we’ll use Scilab to create an FM waveform that carries information corresponding to an audio recording.
Computing a discrete Fourier transform can help you to analyze the ways in which RF modulation affects the spectrum of a…
Computing a discrete Fourier transform can help you to analyze the ways in which RF modulation affects the spectrum of a carrier signal.
Scilab’s FFT functionality can help you understand the frequency-domain effects of RF modulation techniques.
Scilab’s FFT functionality can help you understand the frequency-domain effects of RF modulation techniques.
In this article we’ll work with sinusoidal signals in the frequency domain using Scilab’s fast Fourier transform…
In this article we’ll work with sinusoidal signals in the frequency domain using Scilab’s fast Fourier transform (FFT) functionality.
Learn about integrated circuits that can help you to design customized RF communication systems.
Learn about integrated circuits that can help you to design customized RF communication systems.
This article looks at the technology and the sample kits that Powercast provides users who want to learn more about the…
This article looks at the technology and the sample kits that Powercast provides users who want to learn more about the technology.
Klystron amplifiers are used in a variety of industries, including satellite systems, television broadcasting, radar,…
Klystron amplifiers are used in a variety of industries, including satellite systems, television broadcasting, radar, particle accelerators, and in the medical field. In this article, we'll learn about the two-cavity klystron's unique build and the concept of electron bunching.
Antennas provide the wireless linkage required for any satellite-based system. Here's a look at the many antennas of GPS.
Antennas provide the wireless linkage required for any satellite-based system. Here's a look at the many antennas of GPS.
Optocouplers are undoubtedly effective, but alternative isolation technologies may be a better choice for your application.
Optocouplers are undoubtedly effective, but alternative isolation technologies may be a better choice for your application.
This article will discuss the dynamic range specification of an ADC.
This article will discuss the dynamic range specification of an ADC.
This article discusses digital down-conversion which is a digital-signal-processing technique widely used in digital…
This article discusses digital down-conversion which is a digital-signal-processing technique widely used in digital radio receivers.
This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I…
This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I designed: the WiCard.