Using Deep N Wells in Analog Design
May 7, 2015 · In this case, the deep N well is formed by a high energy ion implantation to give peak impurity concentration deep enough to un-affect the NMOS device performance …
The Basics of SerDes (Serializers/Deserializers) - Planet Analog
Sep 16, 2010 · In a serial bus, a device called SerDes (Serializer/ Desrializer) is used to transmit and receive data over the serial link. In essence, a SerDes is a serial transceiver which …
Why 45 degrees? An overview of loop stability in operational …
Nov 26, 2024 · In operational amplifier stability, one rule of thumb is to allow 45 degrees of phase margin. Other design guidelines state that 60 degrees is best; still others say that 30 degrees …
Operational Transconductance Amplifier (OTA) - Planet Analog
Aug 17, 2022 · Planet Analog Explores Operational Transconductance Amplifiers (OTA), Compares OTA vs. OP Amps, and Offers Practical Applications & Examples.
Put away that hot iron and try resistance soldering
Dec 17, 2024 · The image of the electrical engineer or hacker bent over and using a soldering iron on a circuit board is a classic visual cliché on TV and movies (Figure 1).Figure 1 The electrical …
Magnetic digital encoder for robotic and motor-driven applications
Nov 29, 2024 · A new magnetic digital encoder featuring 14-bit resolution, differential outputs, and a speed range of up to 200-k e-RPM offers accurate and cost-effective position sensing for …
LED driver supports multiple topologies with fault reporting
Dec 26, 2024 · The new LED driver also features analog and PWM dimming of the LED current via a DIM pin and has a 1% reference tolerance.
Miniaturized mmWave block converter employs RF + SiP platform
Dec 24, 2024 · A new millimeter wave (mmWave) block converter built around an RF + digital architecture aims to revolutionize how RF is integrated into digital defense systems.
The sensor parade at CES 2025 - Planet Analog
Jan 6, 2025 · At this year’s CES in Las Vegas, several companies are showing their sensing solutions serving a diverse range of designs spanning automotive to smart home to consumer …
MIPI’s A-PHY SerDes eyes in-vehicle launch in 2026
Oct 10, 2024 · MIPI’s A-PHY SerDes specification for high-speed image sensor and display connectivity in automotive applications is gaining traction as Valens Semiconductor announces …