TI Precision Labs Seminar

Deepen your analog signal chain knowledge at our virtual seminar

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Attend a virtual TI Precision Labs seminar session

TI Precision Labs (TIPL) is the most comprehensive classroom for analog signal chain designers that covers everything from foundational knowledge to advanced concepts. Whether you’re new to the industry or just looking to brush-up on analog topics, TI Precision labs seminars will deepen the technical expertise of experienced engineers and accelerate the development of those early in their career. Join our industry experts as they guide you through various topics, and become an expert yourself. 

Agenda

Session
Date
Time
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DAC and ADC fundamentals
March 23, 2026 9:00 AM CST Register now
Amplifier fundamentals and specifications
March 23, 2026 11:00 AM CST Register now
Precision ADC architectures: understanding latency and calculating noise
March 24, 2026 9:00 AM CST Register now
Amplifier input voltage noise, input current noise and filtering techniques
March 24, 2026
11:00 AM CST Register now
Advanced understanding of DAC dynamic output behaviors
March 25, 2026 9:00 AM CST Register now
Amplifier circuit stability analysis and compensation schemes March 25, 2026 11:00 AM CST Register now
Driving SAR and Delta-Sigma ADC Inputs March 26, 2026 9:00 AM CST Register now
Instrumentation amplifiers, difference amplifiers, and comparators March 26, 2026 11:00 AM CST Register now

Session topics

Fundamentals

DAC and ADC fundamentals

Join us for an in-depth exploration of DAC and ADC performance parameters. Starting with resolution basics and transfer function fundamentals, we'll examine key error sources that impact converter performance. Discover the root causes of gain, offset, linearity, and accuracy errors—plus actionable solutions for your applications.

Amplifier fundamentals and specifications

Optimize your analog designs by understanding and predicting amplifier performance. This session covers how to anticipate errors from offset voltage (Vos), input bias current (Ib), and temperature drift while exploring their internal causes. You'll also learn about dynamic parameters like quiescent current, slew rate, and bandwidth, plus how to effectively interpret datasheet specifications.

Precision ADC architectures: understanding latency and calculating noise

Discover important ADC performance concepts that impact your precision designs. This session explores conversion latency differences between SAR and delta-sigma ADCs, emphasizing the impact of digital filters, with practical calculations included. You'll also learn fundamental noise analysis techniques covering ADCs, amplifiers, and voltage references, plus a methodology for calculating total signal chain noise. Both topics are demonstrated using a real-world precision voltmeter design

Amplifier input voltage noise, input current noise and filtering techniques

Master noise analysis and filtering techniques for precision analog designs. This session covers essential noise calculations, simulations, and theory while exploring amplifier and resistor noise prediction methods. You'll learn key concepts including noise gain, noise bandwidth, spectral density, and total RMS noise. We'll also examine flicker vs. broadband noise characteristics and validate theoretical calculations against real-world measurements.

Advanced

Advanced understanding of DAC dynamic output behaviors

Optimize your DAC designs with comprehensive understanding of advanced dynamic behaviors. Explore various DAC architectures while diving deep into noise analysis, settling time calculations, and glitch characterization. This session compares architectural trade-offs, examines how dynamic performance impacts waveform fidelity, and provides practical strategies for improving THD+N performance in high-resolution applications.

Amplifier circuit stability analysis and compensation schemes

Overcome op amp stability challenges through systematic design approaches. This comprehensive session addresses critical stability issues like capacitive loading and excessive node capacitance while teaching you to predict and prevent oscillations using simulation tools. Gain practical techniques for diagnosing and correcting stability problems to ensure reliable amplifier performance.

Driving SAR and Delta-Sigma ADC Inputs

Discover important ADC performance concepts that impact your precision designs. This session explores conversion latency differences between SAR and delta-sigma ADCs, emphasizing the impact of digital filters and includes practical calculations. You'll also learn basic (this is by no means comprehensive) noise analysis techniques covering ADCs, amplifiers, and voltage references, plus a methodology for calculating total signal chain noise—all demonstrated through a real-world precision voltmeter design.

Instrumentation amplifiers, difference amplifiers, and comparators

Achieve superior precision in your instrumentation designs through expert analysis of INA and comparator performance. Learn to identify and mitigate error sources including Vos, bias current, and temperature effects while optimizing dynamic parameters like bandwidth and slew rate. This practical session includes software-based verification methods and essential comparator design insights for robust system performance.