555 triangle generator with adjustable frequency, waveshape, and amplitude
A design idea with a 555 analog timer that can generate an arbitrary triangle/sawtooth with its waveshape and frequency controlled…
Touchscreens defeat CTS
Predictions of a CTS epidemic due to excessive QWERTY keyboard use did not materialize due to widespread adoption of touchscreen…
MRI story: Are our celebrity priorities misplaced?
We give considerable attention to Hollywood-type celebrities, but what about giving some to those who really create our technology developments?
Why FPGAs and analog haven’t mixed well so far
FPGAs and analog haven't mixed well, but that may be starting to change with new chiplet technology integrating analog blocks.
Phased array antennas: From military to 5G
Phased-array antennas are gaining traction in 5G systems, promising improved signal strength, gain, directivity and bandwidth performance.
How to quickly evaluate data converters
This article explains how to record a macro and how to use it within Python and MATLAB environments to automate…
Debugging: Skill, persistence, luck, and discipline
Although skill at debugging is hard to come by, there are sensible "best practices" that can accelerate the troubleshooting process.
Analog IP reuse supplier opens a design shop in Israel
Thalia, a supplier of analog and mixed-signal IP reuse solutions, is opening a design shop in Israel.
Operational transconductance amplifier (OTA): An overview
OTA, commonly used in analog circuits, is a direct-coupled differential voltage-controlled current source (DVCCS) with high output impedance.
Piezo audio devices go micro, revitalize output in a big way
The paper-thin, very flexible loudspeaker can turn any surface into an active audio source, giving new meaning to the phrase…