Analog Design Journal
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What is the Analog Design Journal?
From data converters to sensing, beginner to advanced – look to the Analog Design Journal for answers to your analog design questions. Some of the industry’s most knowledgeable engineers share exclusive, carefully curated articles geared toward engineers across all industries and levels of experience.
Latest Analog Design Journal articles
Exploring fast frequency hopping in RF sampling data converters in test and measurement applications
Authored by Chase Wood
When using an RF-sampling data converter in a reconfigurable, dynamic frequency system, there are multiple NCO word update methods to consider. Some advanced methods, such as GPIO or FRI, require additional considerations to reduce the NCO update time. In this paper, we discuss the tradeoffs associated with each of these methods for frequency hopping, enabling you to consider all options for your next design.
Powering an offboard capacitive load in automotive zone-based power distribution systems
Authored by Dilip Jain and Rakesh Panguloori
The transition of vehicle architectures from domain- to zone-based is significantly changing automotive power distribution, with semiconductor switch-based solutions replacing the traditional melting fuses used for wire harness protection. These solutions offer several benefits and some design challenges. In this article, we’ll discuss various techniques to address the challenge of driving capacitive loads using high-side switch controllers.
An overview on basic operational amplifier stability
Authored by Jerry Madalvanos
This article answers some of the most frequent questions about operational amplifiers: how process variation and temperature affect phase margin, how to automate the calculation of external compensation components using PSpice and a discussion on a novel operational amplifier architecture that allows for uncompensated driving of large capacitive loads.
The art of passive matching a high-speed ADC analog-input front end
Authored by Rob Reeder and Luke Allen
Understanding the mechanisms involved in designing high-speed analog-to-digital converter (ADC) front ends is sometimes like an art of its own. In this article, we’ll show you how to get the most out of your passive analog-input design using a balun. The added benefit is that you don’t need a costly balun or a costly attenuation pad to achieve the bandwidth you want.
Looking for a previous Analog Design Journal?
Analog Design Journal - Issue 2, 2024
This issue features the topic of an ideal diode controller as a scalable input bypass switch in solar applications.
Analog Design Journal - Issue 1, 2024
This issue features topics from fixed-frequency DCS control to a unique GaN-based, high-density design using current mode PFC.
Analog Design Journal - Issue 2, 2023
This issue features topics on designing with ADCs along with optimizing battery life in your application.
Technical Advisory Council
TI's Technical Advisory Council for the Analog Design Journal comprises industry veterans who help guide our deep, technical content. Their goal is to seek topics that are current and relevant to your designs and to advise authors on how to thoroughly answer your most pressing questions.
Robert Taylor
I enjoy extending my knowledge and teaching newer engineers by removing design obstacles in their path.
Lawrence Cotton
I’ve always been interested in how things work. Finding simple solutions to complex problems drives me as an engineer.
Colin Wells
[While enrolled at University of Texas at Dallas] I was involved in robotics and tutoring. My hobbies include gardening, fishing and fixing small and large engine machinery.
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