EDN

Closed-Loop process: The critical role of the analog Input/Output

Industrial control systems can be categorized in two types: open-loop and closed-loop systems. The open-loop control system is a continuous control system that provides no feedback from its output.
EDN

LTC Design Note: Robust 10MHz reference clock input protection circuit and distributor for RF systems

RF instruments and wireless transceivers often feature an input for an external reference clock, such as the ubiquitous 10MHz reference input port found on RF instruments. Many of these same systems ...
Electronic Design

Practical Input-Referred Calculations in Precision Systems

Input-referred calculations are a valuable tool to understand the expected performance of a measurement system, helping to optimize designs and inform system specifications. Why input-referred ...
Nature

Large-scale design of robust genetic circuits with multiple inputs and outputs for mammalian cells

A fundamental goal of synthetic biology is to predictably and efficiently reprogram cells to perform computations and carry out specific biological tasks 1. Cells genetically engineered with ...
Electronic Design

Converting Negative Input Voltages To Positive Output Voltages

Some applications require a positive voltage to be generated from a negative input voltage. This can be done either by using a transformer based topology, such as a flyback converter, or with a ...