| End-point detection of speech under low SNR
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2007-01-18 |
| To achieve effective speech communication even in the presence of background noise, it is better to develop a robust method that works as well in noisy environments. |
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High-speed ADC SNR beyond the state of the art
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2008-09-10 |
| One way to further advance state-of-the-art ADCs is to average multiple high-speed ADCs to increase the dynamic range. |
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Basic audio measurement guidelines
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2008-06-16 |
| Different audio devices require various types of testing. A device and a signal path are chosen as an example for testing level, frequency response, total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N), phase, cross talk and SNR |
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Using high-IF sampling A/D converters beyond baseband frequencies
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2007-09-05 |
| This article explains how bandwidth and sampling rate affect use of A/D converters for high-IF band sampling. |
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| Designing software-defined radio (Part 1)
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2011-10-13 |
| Find out how software-defined radio solutions can address the need for higher data capacity and system re-configurability while also reducing power, board area, and cost. |
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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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Video-modem approach for wireless video transfer
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2008-09-24 |
| The video-modem approach overcomes the challenges of the wireless channels for video delivery. |
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Improving battery life with ultra low-power codecs
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2009-08-10 |
| Here's how you can improve portable consumer electronic devices' battery life by employing ultra low-power codecs. |
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How MCUs can extend ADC resolution/accuracy
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2010-03-26 |
| When considering the resolution required for an ADC integrated in an MCU, embedded systems designers must balance cost and performance. |
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| Radar fundamentals (Part 5)
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2011-09-19 |
| Learn how to use FPGAs to achieve higher performance in Synthetic Aperture Radars. |
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Designing low-cost wireless game controllers
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2004-04-22 |
| Designing low-cost wireless game controllers |
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Optimise FM transmission with digital PLLs
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2007-08-14 |
| A digital PLL and DSP-based FM transmitter architecture such as that implemented in the KT0801 can overcome drawbacks associated with pure analogue approach. |
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Basics of embedded video, Part 2
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2008-11-28 |
| This is part 2 of a series that discusses the basics of embedded video. |
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Using LTE on FPGAs
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2009-02-19 |
| Read about LTE's features and know how FPGA may address the increased processing demands of this specification. |
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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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What's in an RF Front End?
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2008-02-04 |
| An article explaining what an RF front end is, as part of a book on RF circuit design. |
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Wireless apps call high-speed data converters
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2009-08-27 |
| There are several key performance metrics required for clock circuits in wireless infrastructure. This article discusses the clocking technologies required. |
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China's DTV standard revolutionises broadcast
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2009-02-16 |
| GB20600-2006 standard can broadcast audio and video at transmission rates of greater than 24Mbps to consumer devices. |
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Challenges of clocking a high-definition world (2)
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2007-11-06 |
| This paper discusses the challenges of clocking an ADC and the impact of jitter on the sampled signal. |
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Improve accuracy in current measurements
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2004-12-16 |
| POWER |
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| Virtual field testing on DVB-T receivers
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2008-08-19 |
| Virtual field testing addresses the problem in validating the RF-performance of receivers. |
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MCU offers an alternative to direct-digital-synthesis
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2011-07-18 |
| The task of DDS devices can be performed with a microcontroller programmed as a DDS and an external high-resolution DAC. |
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| HD DVD player pushes the performance envelope
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2007-04-01 |
| When Toshiba set out to develop a second generation of the HD-1A, it was with the intention of reducing cost of the system, not change the features. |
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Reduce power-supply effects on ADSL data rates
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2003-03-17 |
| Reduce power-supply effects on ADSL data rates |
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Line drivers thrive in ADSL2/ADSL2+ designs
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2003-12-16 |
| POWER |
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Docsis Part 2
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2003-08-16 |
| Docsis Part 2 |
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Comparing precision resistors
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2008-10-24 |
| The three basic types of resistor—bulk metal foil, thin film, and thick film—are alike on the surface and may often have similar purchase specifications. |
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CMOS radios span RF to millimeter wave frequencies
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2004-11-16 |
| CMOS radios span RF to millimeter wave frequencies |
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ADSL technology explained: The Physical Layer
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2001-05-08 |
| ADSL technology explained: The Physical Layer |
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Attain energy efficiency in wireline comms receivers
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2010-02-18 |
| The efficient use of energy in communications is an area of growing interest. Many existing standards in the area of wireline communications are not designed to make efficient use of energy. |
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