Questions tagged [analog]
Analog circuits have a range of voltages, rather than just two as in digital logic.
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Switch design for shorting the power control pins?
I have been struggling to design this switch for a while and I would appreciate any help.
Problem Background:
I'm designing a power system for a submersible, using the Mini-box OpenUPS battery ...
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Change LED blinking frequency depending on voltage
I'd like to make an LED blink with a varying frequency that depends on a voltage. I know about the 555's control pin, but I'd like the blinking to vary continuously, instead of switching between just ...
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Autotransformer equivalent circuit
I am trying to find an equivalent circuit for autotransformer. But there is no any source about it. I tried to solve something about it. Can anyone have any idea about it?
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Buck Converter Inductor current at Steady State
I am trying to learn about Buck converters from the below page.
https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/technical-articles/analysis-of-four-dc-dc-converters-in-equilibrium/
Below line is confusing me ...
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How to surpress coupling between two circuits
I have the following setup:
2 piezo transducers are placed 0.7 meter apart from eachother in water facing eachother. 1 piezo (PA) acts as the sender, the other piezo (PB) acts as the receiver.
PA ...
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.step and .list param function for real components in LTSpice
I know that LTSpice can compute simulation in .step and .list param functions. However, those lists are ideal (not real).
Is there a means to use the .step and .list param function for real components ...
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CMOS pulse-width converter
I'm trying to build a circuit that output an analog voltage proportional to the duration of a voltage pulse at the input like this:
My idea is to charge a capacitor with a current mirror with a ...
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Should I buffer my analog input?
I've been using an Arduino's analog input to read a resistance. The resistance is typically from an LDR or from an adjustable resistor.
It's working fine so far.
I have 10 bits resolution, usually I ...
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analog vs digital automatic level control
In an analog broadcast audio chain, an automatic gain control (AGC) or compressor is employed to maintain a nearly constant average audio level fed to the over-the-air transmitter.
In a digital audio ...
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Modes of operation of P-JFET
I have the conditions of the operation of the N-JFET
But I can't understand how we can find the expressions for the P-JFET.Are they opposite?Help appreciated
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Have I obtained the correct simplified transfer function for this RLC circuit?
Have I obtained the correct simplified transfer function for this RLC circuit?
I am trying to obtain the transfer function for the following RCL circuit. However, the response of the TF that I obtain ...
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JFET question about operation
I have a question about the N-JFET.Assume it operates at the linear region and it acts like a voltage controlled resistor. Can we say that if Vdg(drain-gate voltage) is increased then the resistance ...
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Pole at infinity and zero at finite frequency
Is there any circuit that has a pole at an infinite frequency and zero at some finite frequency? A first-order RC Low pass filter has a finite pole and zero at infinity and it makes sense, I am just ...
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IV characteristics of NMOS transitor
I have used the model of the GPDK90 transitor in Cadence. I have few questions regarding the IV characteristics:
Why does the threshold voltage change with change with Vds (Vds=
0, 1.25, 2.5, 3.75 ...
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Opamp Compensation For Input Capacitance
I am going through the datasheet of LM7171 for one of my applications. Please see the below circuit.
May I know how they arrived at the equation for CF?
Is this equation is valid for non-inverting ...
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Which is the input resistance of the second amplifier?
If a apply a positive Vs, then D2 is blocked and D1 is working, right? How do I calculate Vo then? I know the formula is: - (input resistance / negative feedback resistor) * Vs, but I don't know which ...
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Why am I getting “Grammatical Error” in LTspice?
Why am I getting "Grammatical Error" in LTspice the instant that my transfer function denominator goes from a 2nd order to a 3rd order system? See below.
Please note that the transfer ...
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ADC 1/2LSB vs 1LSB
I was going through the below question.
ADC first transition at 1/2 LSB - is that not a non-linearity?
I did not understand why they took the first transition point as 1/2LSB.if so then may I know the ...
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Analog Oscilloscope Flickering Signal Problem
I am using BK Precision 2125C Dual Trace Oscilloscope (30 MHz), which is analog. I'm trying to observe signal generated by the output of microprocessor. I'm seeing flickering signal (quickly moves ...
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Hall effect output to a level voltage or other useful output
I am trying to take the output of a Hall effect sensor (latching or non) that is sensing magnets on a wheel and turn it into a level DC voltage that varies with the speed of the wheel. The only ...
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Observation of negative voltage at the output of the op-amp
I am using ADA4898 op-amp.
Without connecting any elements to the circuit at the output of the IC, I see a negative voltage.
Is my IC broken?
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Analog switches able to send bi directional digital information?
I'm trying to send digital signals from an ST-Link V2 programmer connected to my computer to a blue pill STM32 microcontroller, but I want it to go through a DG412 Quad SPST CMOS Analog Switch.
As far ...
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Op-amp homework question using potentiometer with my attempt at solving it
I nearly understood that when Rpot is 0, Vo is highest and when Rpot is 0, Vo is lowest.
So I tried KCL to get Vo when Rpot is 0 (0 turns).
I couldn't get Vo but just 0 volts. What mistake did I make?...
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simple MOSFET analog multiplexer
In my project, the 4051 switches two signal sources routed to the 4024 counter - an external clock signal and a manual advance clock (tactile switch). I thought that the use of the 4051 was overkill, ...
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Playback volume from old Sony voice micro cassette recorder is very low
I have an old Sony V.O.R M-529V microcassette recorder. It was found in a box packed away years ago.
I put in some fresh batteries and tried to play some old micro cassettes I had, but the play back ...
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BJT in saturation mode equations
Suppose we have this circuit:
simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab
The BJT transistor is in saturation mode.Which are the equations which help us find the different ...
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How can I carry DC component to negative side?
I made a sine wave with stm32f407VG DAC periphal. But my sine wave has DC component 1.32V. I designed high pass filter but DC component was gone. But I don't want it to be gone. How can I carry it to ...
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Designing a common base amplifier to meet given specifications
I designed the circuit as below and I know that common base amplifier should have a unity current gain(usually <1) but I'm getting a very high gain. What might be the reason for this, is something ...
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What are the final steps to arrive at the transfer function for this RCL circuit?
What are the final steps to arrive at the transfer function for this RCL circuit?
I am attempting to arrive at this transfer function $$\dfrac{V_o(s)}{V_i(s)}=\dfrac{sL}{CL(R_1+R_2)s^2+(R_1R_2C+L)s+...
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Frequency plot with a node as reference in Proteus
I'm trying to make a frequency plot in Proteus of an inverse adder amplifier.
This is the schematic:
The thing is that when I use the frequency plot properties editor to change the property "...
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BJT operation notes
Hello today we had a class in electronics and we discussed the BJT operation.Here are my notes:
Suppose we have this circuit:
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Ie = (Vb-...
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Constant Gain-Bandwidth product in amplifiers
Can somebody explain to me how the gain-bandwidth product is constant in an amplifier or op-amp? I want to know the mathematical expression behind it if possible.
As said here: https://en.wikipedia....
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Design a Cascode amplifier using suitable topology to meet the specifications( by Varying W/L ratio) . VDD is 3.3V
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Output swing has to be at-least 80% of VDD (> 2.64 in this case) .
Power supply rails available are VDD and ground only.
Only one current source can be used in the design IREF = 50μA.
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Level shifting a 0-5V signal to 0-16V
I have a Atmel microcontroller with 0-5V DAC output and I want to shift it to 0-16V (16V max. normal between 11-16V).
It need an output signal with max. ~1mA, short protection and reverse polarity ...
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Analog signal level shifting and opamp selection advice
I wanted to read out and output 5-ish volt analog signals from a 3.3v mcu.
So basically the signal (roughly 0.25v to 4.5v) first has to be level shifted "down", processed and then level ...
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What have I done wrong in determining the transfer function for this RCL circuit
What have I done wrong in determining the transfer function for this RCL circuit?
(1) $$\dfrac{Eo(s)}{Ei(s)}=\dfrac{s^2R_2CL+sL}{s^2CL(R_1+R_2)+s(R_1R_2C+L)+R_1} $$
Regardless, of how many times that ...
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Adding harmonics to the square wave means
I have generated two imperfect square waves by:
Adding fundamental frequency with 10 odd harmonics.
Adding fundamental with 20 odd harmonics.
What difference should I observe between two imperfect ...
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Single pole triple throw analog passthrough
I have a circuit that will simulate a device.
The device in question normally communicates by adding/removing resistance from a generated signal, the source of the signal will then measure the voltage ...
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Schmitt trigger based NAND gate
If someone can help me to understand how to calculate the hysteresis of the Schmitt trigger-based NAND gate? Which MOSFET's dimension decides the Vth_H and Vth_L?
Thanks.
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Working principle of inductors
Assume we have this circuit:
simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab
At t=0s we decide to close the switch, then current will start flowing through the circuit and around the ...
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LTspice simulation with capacitors
I have this circuit simulated in LTspice :
simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab
Here is the graph:
Why does the current flowing through R2 do that thing in the beginning (...
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Capacitor voltage equation (partially charged initial state)
Assuming we have a RC circuit:
simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab
We don't know the voltage of the capacitor but we know its voltage isn't greater than the battery ...
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Have I obtained the correct transfer functions for the following RCL circuit?
Have I obtained the correct transfer functions for the following RCL circuit?
Please note that my Maths is a little rusty!
$$\dfrac{Eo(s)}{Ei(s)}=\dfrac{1}{(R_1C_1L_1)s^2+(R_1R_2C_1)s+R_1} \tag{1}$$
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Named or Standard Circuits
BJT amplifiers have a few standard configurations, i.e. Class A, B, A/B. Likewise there are a variety of standard OP-Amp circuits such as summing circuits and filters.
Is there a publicly available ...
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4-20 mA sensor output to STM32 ADC input
I have a industrial sensor with 4-20mA output and I want to read that output from Stm32 ADC pin but I need suggestions to do that work in a nice way.
Can you guys suggest me the best way to do it? It ...
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Calculate diode voltage drop
I have studied the diode model which treats diode like elements with constant voltage drop and depending on the bias of the diode the voltage drop varies. Now I'm starting to learn about the correct ...
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Backward diodes VI curve
I am searching for the IV curve of a backward diode but couldn't find anything, any help?
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What should the transfer function be for this RCL circuit?
What should the transfer function be for the RCL circuit?
When I derive the TF (using complex impedance method) for Output voltage/Input voltage I get the following:
$$\dfrac{Eo(s)}{Ei(s)}=\dfrac{1}{...
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TL082 Voltage Follower
I just made a simple voltage follower using TL082. I applied 2.5V to voltage divider 100k and 25k, and apply that 500mV to positive input of TL082. But the output of follower is around supply voltage. ...
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Design of electronic lock
I am designing a electronic lock using a electromagnet(coil).This is my circuit:
simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab
When the switch is closed it will short the circuit ...
