Synthesize your FIR filters using high-school algebra
This follow-up piece of "FIR Fundamentals" turns the process on its head and builds up complete FIR filters from small,…
Five things to know about prediction and negative-delay filters
How the heck can you build a filter that ‘predicts’ something? Well, it all depends on how high you set…
Analyze FIR filters using high-school algebra
This article looks at some fundamental facts about FIR filter responses, using some basic math you might even remember from…
Measuring an Unknown Capacitance With the Integrated Circuit 40106
There are many methods for measuring an unknown capacity value of any degree of difficulty and precision. Let’s see how…
Passive Matrix OLEDs: Fundamentals and Applications
Passive matrix OLEDs are high-contrast, thin, and energy-saving. Which advantages and disadvantages do they offer and when does a Design-In-Process…
Film capacitors: Characteristics and uses in power applications
Learn about the different types of capacitors that might be considered for use in power electronics applications.
Passive Filter Design Made Easy
The required selectivity of a customer design implied four-pole filters with about 10% bandwidth (passband width about 10% of the…
Vishay adds 16, 24-pin models to resistor network series
The thin film network additions offer tight ratio tolerances to ±0.025% and come in the 25mil pitch QSOP package.
Y1 class cap suits low-profile designs
Murata's ceramic surface mount type IEC 60384-14*1 Y1*2 class safety certified capacitor is targeted at applications where low profile is…
Crystal unit claims smallest footprint
The XRCTD37M400FXQ50R0 series is based on Murata's package technology and high grade quartz crystal elements that helps it achieve its…