Learn about some of the most important characteristics of quartz crystal frequency deviations.
Learn about some of the most important characteristics of quartz crystal frequency deviations.
Using impulse radios as an example, we'll examine the advantages of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology compared to other…
Using impulse radios as an example, we'll examine the advantages of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology compared to other short-range wireless communication technologies.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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