Created by Philips and Mullard in 1963, the BC109 was the low-noise member of a transistor family that dominated European electronics for two decades and later…
Created by Philips and Mullard in 1963, the BC109 was the low-noise member of a transistor family that dominated European electronics for two decades and later became a sought-after component in guitar effects.
PLL lock doesn't mean your phase timing is trustworthy. Learn why AC synchronization systems need measured, validated…
PLL lock doesn't mean your phase timing is trustworthy. Learn why AC synchronization systems need measured, validated phase references—not just loop convergence.
This project brief describes how to assemble an isolated half-bridge IGBT gate driver module built around the…
This project brief describes how to assemble an isolated half-bridge IGBT gate driver module built around the NCD57085DR2G. It features onboard current sensing and overcurrent protection.
In this article, we analyze how bandpass filtering affects the power spectral density (PSD) of noise and explore how…
In this article, we analyze how bandpass filtering affects the power spectral density (PSD) of noise and explore how noise can be described by in-phase and quadrature components.
This project brief provides the instructions for building a weight-sensitive LED lamp with an Arduino Uno and a handful…
This project brief provides the instructions for building a weight-sensitive LED lamp with an Arduino Uno and a handful of commercially available parts.
The EX-423 adds four-point crystal mounting, ultra-high vacuum housing, and MIL-STD-202 to Microchip's EX-421 EMXO lineup.
The EX-423 adds four-point crystal mounting, ultra-high vacuum housing, and MIL-STD-202 to Microchip's EX-421 EMXO lineup.
New audio releases use spatial audio, MEMS, and hybrid designs to improve immersion and sound quality.
New audio releases use spatial audio, MEMS, and hybrid designs to improve immersion and sound quality.
RCA's 5-stage Johnson counter with 10 decoded outputs became one of the most built circuits in hobby electronics.
RCA's 5-stage Johnson counter with 10 decoded outputs became one of the most built circuits in hobby electronics.
In this article, we'll learn about several key applications of PLLs in communication systems, including tracking filters,…
In this article, we'll learn about several key applications of PLLs in communication systems, including tracking filters, frequency and phase modulation, and FM and AM demodulation.
Whether designing modulation schemes or modeling entropy, engineers are still guided by Hartley's principle that…
Whether designing modulation schemes or modeling entropy, engineers are still guided by Hartley's principle that information can and must be measured.
The MEMS-based oscillator delivers less than 1 nanosecond of time synchronization accuracy for AI clusters.
The MEMS-based oscillator delivers less than 1 nanosecond of time synchronization accuracy for AI clusters.
In this article, we explore when to choose a Class AB or Class D output stage for your piezo amplifier design. We'll also…
In this article, we explore when to choose a Class AB or Class D output stage for your piezo amplifier design. We'll also examine the Class D stage's power supply requirements.
Developed in the mid-1970s, National Semi’s LM386 collapsed a complete audio output stage into a single DIP-8 package…
Developed in the mid-1970s, National Semi’s LM386 collapsed a complete audio output stage into a single DIP-8 package running off a 9-V battery—and it became the first amplifier most hobbyists ever built.
The dual operational amplifier offers 20-µV precision across a wide 36-V supply range, eliminating the need for complex…
The dual operational amplifier offers 20-µV precision across a wide 36-V supply range, eliminating the need for complex compensation in industrial and automotive signal chains.
In this article, we explore the operation of a Class D stage with a capacitive load and how it can be used in piezo…
In this article, we explore the operation of a Class D stage with a capacitive load and how it can be used in piezo amplifier design.
Analog Devices introduces a new family of high-density, 16-bit successive approximation register (SAR) ADCs to simplify…
Analog Devices introduces a new family of high-density, 16-bit successive approximation register (SAR) ADCs to simplify multichannel data acquisition.
We examine the basic requirements of piezoelectric amplifiers and how Class AB operation can meet them.
We examine the basic requirements of piezoelectric amplifiers and how Class AB operation can meet them.
GaN-based power delivery board targets 96.5% efficiency and 2,100 W/in3 for NVIDIA's next-generation 800 VDC data center…
GaN-based power delivery board targets 96.5% efficiency and 2,100 W/in3 for NVIDIA's next-generation 800 VDC data center architecture.
The new CMOS op amps combine low offset voltage, low noise, and 10-V/μs slew rate for flexible precision design.
The new CMOS op amps combine low offset voltage, low noise, and 10-V/μs slew rate for flexible precision design.
MEAN WELL BIC-5K 5kW AC DC Bidirectional Power Supplies enable efficient two-way energy conversion for grid-connected and…
MEAN WELL BIC-5K 5kW AC DC Bidirectional Power Supplies enable efficient two-way energy conversion for grid-connected and energy storage systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!