EDN

Managing noise in the signal chain, Part 2: Noise and distortion in data converters

The sources of noise in a signal chain can be either internal or external. Managing noise in the signal chain requires meticulous examination of each circuit in the chain to minimize noise where ...
EDN

Managing noise in the signal chain, Part 3: Select the best data converter for your noise budget

We begin with a brief review of concepts covered in Part 1 of the series. Noise is any unwelcome electrical phenomenon in an electrical system. Depending on its origin, noise can be classified as ...
Electronic Design

Let your digital receiver measure its own noise figure

Modern digital receiver/exciters (DREX) used in radar and communications systems are capable of significant self-testing in a production factory environment. Long past are the days where the analog ...