How and Why to Convert Analog Signals to PWM Signals
Check out this article for how to convert analog signals to PWM signals, as well as some design tips for analog to PWM converters.
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Today's and Tomorrow's Terahertz Microcavity Resonators
Terahertz microcavity resonators are a critical part of on-chip microwave photonics. Here’s how these components will fit into the photonics landscape.
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Describing Harmonic Motion in Linear and Nonlinear Circuits
Harmonic motion is more complicated than sinusoidal oscillations. Here’s how complicated oscillations arise in linear and nonlinear circuits.
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Reaffirm Signal Integrity Using S-Parameter Simulation
A look into S-parameter simulation, and discussion on how these parameters can help maintain signal integrity in RF circuits.
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The Use of Hysteresis with Comparators and How It Affects Functionality
The use of hysteresis with comparators provides increased stability and functionality, which is essential for their proper function in various circuit types.
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Small Signal Model for a Diode in DC and AC Circuits
If you’re using a diode in an AC circuit, you need a small signal model for a diode to describe current and voltage.
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Colpitts Oscillator Circuits and Other Linear/Nonlinear Oscillator Functions
A Colpitts oscillator’s functionality permits its use as a VFO, such as in a superheterodyne receiver or even a spectrum analyzer, if utilizing a variable inductor.
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Solutions For Impossible PCB Designs
Learn how you can tackle high-speed and high-frequency PCB designs
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Managing Impedance in Your PDN
Your design data can be used in simulations to manage PDN impedance. Here’s how this works in PSpice from Cadence.
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Power Spectrum vs. Power Spectral Density: What Are You Measuring?
What’s the difference between power spectrum vs power spectral density? Here’s how these important concepts relate to your signals.
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Harmonic Termination in Amplifier Design
Analog signals can contain undesired harmonic components, but harmonic termination can be used to remove undesired frequency components.
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Forward Bias vs. Reverse Bias and their Effects on Diode Functionality
Forward and reverse biasing gives a circuit designer optimal control over a diode's functionality.
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Peak Envelope Power and Your RF Signal Chain Simulations
You can optimize your signal chain to receive and transmit maximum peak envelope power with the right circuit simulator.
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Coupled Loads Analysis and Circuit Reliability for Space and Beyond
Coupled loads analysis is critical for assessing reliability of spacecraft. Here’s how the results can be used in PCB design.
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Using a Thermal FEA Solver for Heat Management in Your PCB
Use thermal FEA simulator for your heat management problems to keep your PCB running at acceptable temperature.
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Grounding and Voltage Routing Considerations in PCB Design
There’s a lot more to grounding and voltage routing on your PCB design then simply dropping some vias, you need advanced CAD tool features to do the job right.
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Probabilistic Design for Reliability: It's all About the Components
Verify your component choices with probabilistic design for reliability. You can use this technique to determine chances of failure in your next PCB.
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Using a Multiphysics Heat Finite Element Solver
If thermal management is a problem in your PCB, you can map heat flow and steady state temperature in your board with a heat finite element solver.
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