2022-08-02 - Drew Pierpont and Rob Reeder, Texas Instruments

Understanding crosstalk and isolation testing in ADCs

The article describes the theory, test bench, and methods for checking channel-to-channel isolation of high-speed A/D converters.

2022-07-26 - Stephen Woodward

New VFC uses flip-flops as high speed, precision analog switches

Pushing the maximum accurate operating frequency of the VFC beyond 1 MHz by utilizing high-speed H-CMOS logic devices as extremely fast analog switches.

2022-07-18 - STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics touts energy savings and lower noise with 40V STripFET F8 MOSFETs

STMicroelectronics' 40V MOSFETs, STL320N4LF8 and STL325N4LF8AG, save energy and ensure low noise in circuits for power conversion, motor control, and power distribution.

2022-07-07 - Daniel Dufresne

The start-up transistor works once!

In a tail light design using a step-down converter, the start-up transistor fails repeatedly.

2022-07-05 - P-DUKE Technology

Highly reliable medical DC/DC converters help to rescue lives

With MPU02 series, P-DUKE has extended its high-performance range of medical grade DC/DC converters from 1W to 60W.

2022-07-04 - Don Dingee

A quick intro to processing A/D converter data streams

Here are a few basic design considerations for analog and mixed-signal engineers to know about processing A/D converter data streams.

2022-06-27 - STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics’ high-voltage op amp targeted at automotive, industrial applications

STMicroelectronics' TSB622 general-purpose low-power dual op amp enhances ruggedness and flexibility in industrial and automotive applications.

- Steve Hageman

How to simplify testing of embedded ADCs

The BlasterAmp combines with a USB Sound Card to form a high dynamic range, and portable test tone signal for testing ADC's and components.

2022-06-15 - Kevin Tretter

Understanding analog-to-digital converter (ADC) drivers

ADC drivers are specialty amplifiers that are designed specifically to work alongside ADCs, enabling them to function at full performance.

2022-06-03 - Don Dingee

How voltage references factor in A/D and D/A conversions

Why is voltage reference necessary in mixed-signal designs? It comes down to accuracy and stability when dealing with digital power conversion.