Optimizing the AD5940 for Electrochemical Measurements
The AD5940 is a high precision, ultra-low power, analog front end (AFE) system designed to excite and measure the current, voltage, or impedance response of…
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Silicon Temperature Sensing with Precision—An Autobiographical Look at Measuring Temperature to ±0.1°C
This article examines the accuracy of the latest generation of silicon temperature sensors. These sensors provide a digital output, require no linearization, are available in…
AC and DC Data Acquisition Signal Chains Made Easy
Sampling phenomena in analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) induce the problems of aliasing and capacitive kickback. This article describes continuous-time sigma-delta (∑-Δ) ADCs that inherently and dramatically…
Analyzing Automotive Radar Signals with an Oscilloscope
Driverless cars are virtually unique in symbolizing the power of future technologies and digitalization to alter our everyday lives. Connected, automated driving holds the promise…
The Benefits of Using Arm® TrustZone® in Your Design
Security is a crucial and far-reaching topic for any electronics-based equipment manufacturer, from battery-powered wireless connected temperature sensors, to high-power industrial motor control applications. Ensuring…
Preparing for Next-Generation Cyber Attacks on IoT
IoT attacks generally happen in two ways – remote attacks that target a device from a distance, usually over the Internet, and local attacks where…
How to incorporate voice into a smart home gateway
The user experience for a voice-controlled smart home gateway needs to be easy and intuitive. Success for the manufacturer is therefore predicated on having an…
Peak Current of Isolated Gate Drivers
One common question asked when considering what gate driver to use for an application: what is the peak current that a driver can deliver? Peak…
Analyzing RF radar pulses with an oscilloscope
Analyzing RF pulses is a key aspect of pulsed radar applications, e.g. in air traffic control (ATC), maritime radar or scientific measurements of the ionosphere….
Functional Safety of Industrial Machinery
Functional Safety in industrial applications is important due to the significant effects that can occur, such as workplace accidents or negative impacts on production due…