Temperature sensor monitors DDR5 DIMMs
Using real-time, closed-loop thermal management algorithms, the TS5111 sensor from Renesas helps DDR5 memory modules run at peak efficiency.
COVID-19: The long-term implications
As we grapple with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we're entering a "new normal" era that will bring some…
A practical guide to signal integrity in high-speed SerDes applications, part 2
This article focuses on real-world signal integrity issues that require additional analysis, modeling, and compensation.
New MIPI RF front end spec takes 5G beyond mobile
The MIPI Alliance has released version 3.0 of its RF front end (RFFE) specification which will enable more rapid and…
A practical guide to signal integrity in high-speed SerDes applications, part 1
This article covers fundamental concepts and key principles behind signal integrity in high-speed data systems.
Understand the damaging effects of phase dispersion
A study of AM signals is a convenient tool for showing a damaging effect arising from phase dispersion.
Common op-amp circuits
These common op-amp circuits are useful for amplifying various analog signals. The ideal op amp model helps us understand how…
The rise of the remote contractor
Over the past two years, there has been a significant shift from ‘on-site contracting’ to ‘remote contracting’. Even before COVID-19,…
Teardown: Voice-activated, Wi-Fi-connected dimmer switch
Want to put "smart" lighting in your house? This smart dimmer combines a dual-microphone array and speaker, voice-command processing, and…
5G testing: Modulation distortion method speeds power amplifier characterization
This article explores different ways to perform 5G power amplifier characterization and provides several measurement examples.