Components/Packaging

2022-04-01 -

The On-Chip Calibration Benefits of New Simultaneous SAR Analog-to-Digital Converters

The On-Chip Calibration Benefits of New Simultaneous SAR Analog-to-Digital ConvertersThis article evaluates the impact of external resistors used in front of resistive analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), examines resistor tolerance, and the ADCs’ input imedance effects of the different calibration options. The following sections provide a theoretical explanation of the gain error expected, as a function of […]

2022-04-01 -

PassThru of a Voltage Using Buck-Boost Regulators

PassThru of a Voltage Using Buck-Boost RegulatorsThis article will illustrate how special converters equipped with PassThru™ mode can be useful when the circuit’s input voltage is too high or too low to power a load. It will give examples of how PassThru mode is used with buck-boost regulators and boost regulators to increase power supply […]

2022-04-01 -

How to Protect Against Overvoltages in Analog Front Ends Using Over-The-Top Amplifiers

How to Protect Against Overvoltages in Analog Front Ends Using Over-The-Top AmplifiersThe possibility of high voltages occurring is a constant concern in industrial applications. Finding ways of providing protection from them has always been and will continue to be an important task for developers. This design tip illustrates how developers can accomplish this by utilizing […]

2022-04-01 -

Step-by-Step Noise Analysis Guide for Your Signal Chain

Step-by-Step Noise Analysis Guide for Your Signal ChainThis article presents the steps needed to carry out a theoretical analysis on the noise performance for a high speed wide bandwidth signal chain. Although a specific signal chain is chosen for the analysis, the steps highlighted can be considered valid for any type of signal chain. Five […]

2022-04-01 -

Optical Liquid Analysis Prototyping Platform Lights the Pathway to Ubiquitous Sensing

Optical Liquid Analysis Prototyping Platform Lights the Pathway to Ubiquitous SensingPrototyping complex optical liquid analysis measurements is a challenge that requires careful consideration of how chemistry, optics, and electronics interact to produce a precise result. As the industry advances, intelligent platforms for on-the-go sensing are needed. These platforms need to be highly versatile, capable of […]

2022-01-05 -

How Automotive Audio Bus (A2B) Technology and Digital Microphones Enable Superior Performance in Emerging Automotive Applications

How Automotive Audio Bus (A2B) Technology and Digital Microphones Enable Superior Performance in Emerging Automotive ApplicationsThis article about Automotive Audio Bus® (A2B®) technology explains recent advances in digital microphone and connectivity technologies. These innovations are enabling swift adoption of game-changing applications for future generations of vehicle infotainment systems. The admin of this site has disabled […]

2022-01-05 -

A Precision Temperature Measurement Solution with High EMC Performance Using an RTD

A Precision Temperature Measurement Solution with High EMC Performance Using an RTDThis article will discuss design considerations for a precision temperature measurement system and how to improve the system’s EMC performance while maintaining measurement accuracy. We will present the test results and data analysis that allow us to easily move from concept to prototype and […]