Operational Amplifiers
The operational amplifier is arguably the most useful single device in analog…
Understanding and Applying the Hall Effect
The Hall effect was discovered by Edwin Hall in 1879, but it was many…
DMM: Components and Circuits for Measuring Current and Voltage
A DMM is usually the tool of choice for measuring currents and…
Understanding the Delta-Sigma ADC
Learn more about the Delta-Sigma ADC (analog-to-digital converter) which relies upon oversampling…
From Filter Specs to Window Parameters in FIR Filter Design
Learn how to use filter specs to help choose the best window…
An Introduction to Rectifier Circuits
An important application of the diode is one that takes place in…
The Bartlett Versus the Rectangular Window
In this article, we will discuss the fact that choice of different…
Undesired Effects of a Window Function in FIR Filter Design
As mentioned in the first part of this article, a smoother transition…
Characteristics of Junction Diodes
In this article, we will look at the characteristics of junction diodes…
Choosing the Right Oscillator for Your Microcontroller
Internal or external? Quartz or ceramic? Crystal oscillator or silicon oscillator? So…


