How to create a bidirectional I2C to SPI bridge
Many devices interact via the I2C and SPI data protocols. This article shows how to convert between these two protocols…
The truth about resolution in 32-bit A/D converters
Here's a quick overview of what design engineers need to know about making analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) work as expected in…
Microchip expands family of space-grade power converters with 28V devices
Microchip has expanded its space-grade DC-DC power converter family with new 28V-input, 50W radiation-tolerant options.
Voltage conversion at low energy levels
This article will introduce a new class of DC-to-DC converters that is ideal for battery-operated systems.
EPC reference design board powered by ePower chipset
The EPC9170 is a 2kW, two-phase 48V–14V bidirectional converter that operates with 96.8% peak efficiency in a small footprint.
A close look at active vs. passive RF converter front-ends
Here is a detailed review of the advantages and disadvantages of amplifier-based active and balun-based passive designs for RF front…
Data converter IPs bolster presence in SoC designs
Data converter IP suppliers are cobbling strategic relationships with SoC designers while qualifying their offerings for foundry processes.
How to successfully calibrate an open-loop DAC signal chain
This article outlined some of the main causes of error in a DAC signal chain, and two methods of calibration…
How to assist ADCs with external analog drivers
Three situations call for assisting A/D converters with external analog drivers: small signals, noisy signals, and faster signals.
TI ADC pushes data-acquisition performance higher
TI's latest 24-bit wideband ADCs deliver industry-leading signal-measurement precision at wider bandwidths than competing devices.