Getting a modern electronic circuit to start up is often hampered by its complex design arrangement.

Building a photodetector that works across a range of applications does not have to be complicated. In this post, we will break down a universal design concept that is flexible, practical, and ready ...

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the Wheatstone bridge topology, excitation and calibration methodologies, and basic signal-conditioning techniques using building blocks such as difference ...

Here is how a fascination with analog and mixed-signal semiconductors led Tony Pialis to design innovations in SerDes architectures.

How does USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) technology work? What choices do design engineers have in terms of component selection? How does it relate to the USB Type-C part? T. K. Hareendran provides ...

Radar, 3D cameras, and AI are pushing the boundaries of in-cabin sensing to address automotive safety, cost, and user experience.

A friend recently sent me an email noting that the classic 2N3904 bipolar transistor was now 60 years old. Since its “birth” was before I got involved with basic electronics, that callout was ...

Capacitors with unique construction and failure modes are placed on the AC line to manage EMI modes and ensure user safety.

A new thermographic sensor featuring a 32×24 pixel infrared (IR) array facilitates direct temperature reporting without a dedicated MCU. It also improves signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), global shutter ...

Precision is everything in robotics, says Kia Rahbar, marketing manager for isolated converters at Texas Instruments. His technical article “How advanced current and voltage sensing enable ...

What’s a field-programmable analog array (FPAA), and how does it work? Dr. Jennifer Hasler, who carried out pioneering work on FPAAs at Georgia Tech, explains this analog device’s anatomy and workings ...

Most operational amplifiers (op amps) have input and output electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diodes, as shown in Figure 1. These diodes are designed for protection from ESD damage during ...