A common question that comes up for Signal Chain Designer is whether there is a way to compare two different designs. Currently the best way to do this is to have each unique design on a separate tab in the web browser. If the same view, ...
Some ADCs need more from your front-end than you might expect. You can select a low-noise, high-performance ADC part and still fall short of your accuracy target. One common reason is simple but easy to miss: the driver cannot properly drive the ADC....
One of the newer features in Signal Chain Designer is the DC Error view which allows you to see offset and gain error contributions from all the components in a signal chain design over a specified temperature and input range. In the example be...
When evaluating noise performance, the noise value can differ when components are analyzed independently versus when they are included as part of a complete signal chain. While datasheet noise values describe individual components in isolation, sys...
In the previous tech note, we discussed how to call Precision Studio's Filter Wizard tool from Signal Chain Designer. While Filter Wizard doesn't have the capability to build differential filters, it can st...
When designing an amplifier, setting the gain is often the first thing engineers focus on. The math is straightforward: pick a feedback resistor ratio and you’re done. However in practice, the actual resistor values you choose can quietly...
If you have experience designing filters in Precision Studio's Filter Wizard tool, did you know you can conveniently continue to do so from within Signal Chain Designer?
Once you start a new signal chain design, start by dragging the Low Pas...
A common question we get asked is "Why should I use Signal Chain Designer, when I already use LTspice?"
Precision Studio's Signal Chain Designer is meant to be used with LTspice as part of a design flow. Sign...
Selecting the right components for your precision signal chain doesn’t have to be a tedious process. With the help of Signal Chain Designer, you can identify the ideal products for your application faster, easier and with confidence. This tool ...
Impedances of different stages can interact and affect the performance of your precision signal chain. Signal Chain Designer, a web-based tool built to create and simulate complex precision signal chains, helps you solve common design ...
FET Amplifiers (MOSFET or JFET) have low input bias current and low input current noise at lower frequencies. These specs are beneficial when designing signal chains to interface with high impedance sensors. It's important to note that the curren...
Designing a circuit to capture precision data from a sensor can be a complex juggling act. Each application has a unique set of target specifications and tradeoffs that must be considered. The chosen circuit architecture and interaction between compo...
The last blog post covered ADC selection tools. While the ADC Driver Tool and Noise Tool are useful for the selection and evaluation of Analog-to-Digital Converters, they do not work with Digital-to-Analog converters because of the differing requirem...
The first post in this series covered a lot of ground. This post will spotlight two tools in more detail. Let’s dig into those tools and look at the ADC + Driver, which is often the core of a measurement or monitor system design. The selec...
As systems become more complicated and demanding, and design timelines dwindle, one key to success is the quick identification and evaluation of ICs and circuits. In the past, system designers would have to check the latest printed databooks to find ...
