Finding extraterrestrial radio signals presents technical challenges
Trying to find extraterrestrial radio signals presents huge technical challenges, one of which is path loss.
Key design considerations for voice command systems
This article provides design considerations for low-power, always-on voice command systems using voice activity detection (VAD).
10 major analog semiconductor acquisitions in the 21st century
After the golden age of analog design innovations in 20th century, an era of consolidation began with the turn of the…
Compensate for a lack of rail-to-rail performance in an op amp one-shot design
Using a quad op amp can help compensate for a lack of rail-to-rail performance in an op amp one-shot design.
Bringing digital to analog interface
The biggest force in analog transformation today is digital integration—a broader concept than mixed-signal fab processes.
Ka-band ADCs and DACs enhance satellite communication
Ka-band ADCs and DACs offer the potential to extend software-defined radio to software-defined microwave for satellite communication.
The Smith chart simplifies complex math
Take a look at the algebra and graphics of the Smith chart.
Circuit powers off optical reflex sight automatically
This Design Idea presents an improved version of the automatic brightness adjustment circuit used in optical reflex sights.
Studying colonial-era capacitor
Looking at an 18th century capacitor and its application is definitely a study in trailing-edge technology, but it can still…
ACF strikes a balance between cost and performance in UHD power supplies
Active clamp flyback is the architecture of choice for striking the optimal balance between cost and performance in UHD power…