By Rakesh Kumar Encoding refers to converting a message into a different transmission, storage, or processing form. Chipless RFID lacks specialized … [Read More...] about What are the different encoding techniques used for chipless RFID tags?
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What is an analog front end (AFE) in a battery management system (BMS)?
Integrated into battery management systems (BMS), an analog front end (AFE) digitizes and processes key inputs to ensure safe and efficient operation. … [Read More...] about What is an analog front end (AFE) in a battery management system (BMS)?
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What is an analog front end (AFE) in a battery management system (BMS)?
Integrated into battery management systems (BMS), an analog front end (AFE) digitizes and processes key inputs to ensure safe and efficient operation. While AFEs play a crucial role in electric … [Read More...] about What is an analog front end (AFE) in a battery management system (BMS)?
Design and simulation powerhouses merge to deliver “silicon-to-systems” approach
Synopsys, a semiconductor design technology company, has announced its acquisition of Ansys, a simulation and analysis solutions provider. The deal, valued at approximately $35 billion, is expected to … [Read More...] about Design and simulation powerhouses merge to deliver “silicon-to-systems” approach
What is analog design for integrated circuits?
Analog design for integrated circuits (ICs) involves creating devices and systems that process continuous signals. Analog plays a crucial role in translating real-world information such as sound, … [Read More...] about What is analog design for integrated circuits?
If you’re designing mixed-signal ICs, here are some tools to consider
Mixed-signal ICs are increasingly common in automotive, internet of Things (IoT), medical, industrial, consumer, and other applications. Designing mixed-signal ICs is more complex than simply … [Read More...] about If you’re designing mixed-signal ICs, here are some tools to consider
What are the elements of analog IC EDA tools?
Analog functions like sensor interfaces, signal conditioning, power management, and energy harvesting are needed in many applications. These functions are implemented with circuits like operational … [Read More...] about What are the elements of analog IC EDA tools?
If you’re designing analog ICs, here are some tools to consider
Designing analog ICs can be a time-consuming and nit-picky process. As with the design of digital ICs, speed, power, and area (SPA) considerations are important. However, in the case of analog ICs, … [Read More...] about If you’re designing analog ICs, here are some tools to consider
Managing design complexity and global collaboration with IP-centric design
Semiconductor design complexity has increased exponentially in recent years, and this challenge is exacerbated by the need to collaborate and scale across multiple, globally distributed teams while … [Read More...] about Managing design complexity and global collaboration with IP-centric design
4-port, GbE PHY includes SAR ADC
Faraday Technology Corporation announces the availability of its 4-port Gigabit Ethernet PHY on UMC's 28HPC+ process. This silicon-proven GPHY features an SAR ADC for superior PPA advantages and an … [Read More...] about 4-port, GbE PHY includes SAR ADC
Siemens expands capabilities of IC design tools with EDA acquisition
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that it has completed the acquisition of Insight EDA Inc., an EDA software company delivering groundbreaking circuit reliability solutions to many of the … [Read More...] about Siemens expands capabilities of IC design tools with EDA acquisition
How to specify and use analog switches
An analog switch is an IC that can be used to control connections to analog and digital signals. These switches provide bidirectional connections when "on" and high impedance paths when "off." There’s … [Read More...] about How to specify and use analog switches
How do comparators and op amps compare?
Operational amplifiers (op amps) and comparators have two inputs, inverting and noninverting, and an output that can usually swing from rail to rail and have the same schematic symbol. So, what’s the … [Read More...] about How do comparators and op amps compare?
Analog subsystem simplifies integration of multiple analog IPs into ASICs
Agile Analog has launched its first range of analog subsystems, covering power management, PVT sensing, and sleep management. These innovative, digitally wrapped subsystems significantly reduce the … [Read More...] about Analog subsystem simplifies integration of multiple analog IPs into ASICs
How to specify and use voltage references
Voltage references are small components that can have a significant impact, either positive or negative, on system performance. They are precision devices that maintain a constant voltage output even … [Read More...] about How to specify and use voltage references
When reality intrudes on component models and equivalent circuits
Determining the utility of an equivalent-circuit model versus construction reality is often a difficult challenge. Using simplified, first-order approximations in models and equivalent circuits is … [Read More...] about When reality intrudes on component models and equivalent circuits
Stamped spring pin socket features no solder PCB mount
Ironwood Electronics introduces stamped spring pin socket addressing high performance requirements for testing BGA35 - CBT-BGA-7525. The contactor is a stamped spring pin with 8 gram actuation force … [Read More...] about Stamped spring pin socket features no solder PCB mount
