Cancelling common-mode voltage with amplifier
Find out how to eliminate common-mode-voltage errors with this amplifier circuit that subtracts out the error.
Functional testing for linear, single-cell lithium chargers
Many off-the-shelf components make a test setup that enables you to test the operation of a linear single-cell lithium charger.
Get correct ESD measurements with proper scope setup
Two of the most common pitfalls in ESD pulse measurement can be avoided when the oscilloscope operator becomes aware of…
MCU offers inexpensive analogue-to-digital conversion
This versatile conversion circuit detects and displays signal's peak value. It offers a low-cost analogue-to-digital conversion and a three-digit, seven-segment…
ASIC/SoC designs: Custom corner characterisation
Characterisation tools these days offer a good solution for extracting the best performance out of an ASIC/SoC for any specified…
Accurate USB temperature sensor has minimal parts
At the heart of this simple, accurate, and reliable USB temperature sensor is a USB-to-serial converter.
Tips and tricks: Cooling fans for power supplies
With the trend of making power supplies smaller with less heat-sinking, these components must then be carefully thermally managed. An…
Parasitic extraction methods for full-chip verification
Deciding which approach to use is a matter of understanding your extraction requirements in the context of the design. Let's…
Employing energy harvesters for wireless sensors
Since batteries must be regularly replaced, a more effective wireless power solution may be to harvest ambient mechanical, thermal, or…
Wake up PSR flyback converters
Read about a technique for primary-side regulated flyback converters that speeds up the transient response and reduces the amount of…