Simplifying direct-conversion receiver design
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2004-10-01 |
| Direct-conversion receiver ICs eliminate the need for additional IF stages and relax the demands on HF filters |
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| Understanding power devices' packaging solutions
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2010-05-21 |
| In the realm of ICs, the constant need for higher integration has been achieved through constant improvements in the photolithography used to fabricate the devices |
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| Fighting jitter in Fiber Channel designs
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2001-05-22 |
| Routing multiple serial signals can be daunting when developing Fiber Channel systems. Digital repeaters and re-timer ICs clean up signals and counteract jitter to ensure spec compliance |
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| Characterise power control devices
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2009-01-29 |
| Know how to accurately characterise power ICs and amps by the type of load they will be handling |
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| Energy harvesting for wireless sensor nodes
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2011-06-14 |
| Read about the ICs that can provide useful functions in the energy harvesting process |
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| 3D IC opens new doors for the wireless market
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2011-06-20 |
| Find out how EDA tools and infrastructure will emerge to build 3D ICs with through-silicon vias |
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| LED colour mixing using programmable analogue
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2006-11-15 |
| From cutting the BOM to dynamically configuring the analogue circuit for each signal, programmable ICs can provide cheap, accurate solutions for colour mixing applications |
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| Avoid common problems in op-amp, in-amp IC design
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2008-10-03 |
| Operational amplifier and instrumentation amplifier ICs can provide excellent performance, but some basic application mistakes can degrade the results |
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| Avoid common problems when designing op amp and in amp circuits
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2007-11-22 |
| Op amp and in amp ICs can provide excellent performance, but some basic application mistakes can degrade the results |
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| Uncovering hidden chip costs
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2007-10-22 |
| For some consumer electronics manufacturers, ICs are the single largest contributor to finished-goods costs. An understanding of the chip supplier's cost structures can bolster the OEM's negotiating position |
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| Challenges of silicon TV-tuner design
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2008-04-21 |
| The article highlights some of the challenges faced in the design of ICs for television receiver systems |
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| Silicon TV tuners clearing hurdles
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2008-01-07 |
| The past decade has witnessed significant technological innovation in television products: high-definition digital TV, flat-panel displays and stereo audio. |
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| Managing cost issues in femtocell home base station design (Part 2 of 2)
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2007-09-14 |
| The secret in femtocell base station design is to maximize the partitioning and performance at the IC level while keeping total cost of ownership down. |
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| Driving laser diode: Discrete vs IC
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2009-04-06 |
| Here's a comparison of discrete with integrated laser diode driver solutions in terms of performance, reliability and cost. |
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| Important principles for practical analogue BIST
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2011-08-01 |
| Understand the principles of analogue BIST remain, which are still a mystery to most engineers, especially analogue-circuit designers. |
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| Added resistor preserves crystal oscillator's output jitter
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2007-06-12 |
| Find out how an added resistor on the external reference input can maintain the critical jitter performance of a crystal oscillator. |
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| Power management with digital SoCs
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2008-10-27 |
| Read about embedding power management knowledge on digital processors to conserve energy. |
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| Saving power in portable apps
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2008-10-27 |
| Know some techniques to minimise power consumption of portable devices and lengthen life spans of batteries. |
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| Startup set to roll Bluetooth module-on-a-chip
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2001-04-01 |
| A CMOS device said to pack nearly all the components needed to build a Bluetooth module has been launched by a year-old Silicon Valley startup. |
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| How to Choose the Right FPGA
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2007-01-18 |
| This article highlights some of the latest FPGAs and analyzes their specific features and tradeoffs to aid engineers in selecting the most appropriate FPGA for their application needs. |
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| Cadence, Agere tool would foster IC co-design
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2001-05-01 |
| This article describes the Cadence and Agere team-up to develop a tool with chip I/O planning capabilities. |
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| Prevent crack formation in flip-chips
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2011-05-30 |
| Learn about finite element analysis and how it is being used in the development and improvement of chip design. |
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| Negative-input, negative-output step-down switching converters
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2007-07-27 |
| Negative converters bring different design challenges; understand how to implement them effectively. |
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| Easing portable USB charging
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2010-04-08 |
| Users are fast taking to the USB port as the preferred way for portable device battery charging. But while the port eliminates a separate wall adapter, it has its power limitations. |
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| Addressing traditional radio design issues
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2011-10-10 |
| Know the considerations to make when designing an analogue-tuned, digital-display radio. |
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| How to model, apply capacitor-bypass networks (4)
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2007-10-15 |
| This paper examines some surprising interactions that appear when modelling a real bypass network and presents solutions for minimising them to suit the desired application. |
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| Wireless sensors streamline data
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2004-04-16 |
| Wireless sensors streamline data |
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| Designing improved DC/DC regulator using FPGA
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2011-11-18 |
| The availability of affordable low-powered FPGAs coupled with analogue-to-digital converters allows the FPGA to replace the traditional analogue approach. |
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| Sensor module enhances automotive electrical integration (Part 1)
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2011-07-04 |
| Learn about sensor-based control systems that provide precise real-time monitoring, automotive engines. |
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| Evolution of portable gaming, Part 1
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2009-03-02 |
| Here's a timeline illustrating how far the portable gaming industry has advanced in 20-odd years. |
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Strange modes of transport and other "stuff"
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