Analog Design

Design tools and high performance parts available today make the job of the circuit designer much simpler than it was ten years ago. Still, a fundamental understanding of the possible circuit is required to get a cost effective solution. Layout and grounding are also important aspects of the design and are considered from the start. Simulation tools and good part models eliminate the number of design iterations required, usually none! Most designs today use a combination of analog and digital signal processing to achieve the design goals. Knowing the strengths, weaknesses, and costs of both domains of the signal path yields highly reliable system solutions.


Recent Projects:

• Type II compensation loop for SMPS along with safety interlocks and PWM controller
• Low cost small size Isolated general purpose 4-20mA or 0-10v ADC with 0uA quiescent current
• Patented non-contacting submersible water conductivity meter (1uS to 80mS)
• High Gain PGA (x106) scanning IR detector
• Patented dual mode high speed Galvanic/ Potentiometric Electrometer
• Patented low cost strain gauge for measurement of steel gas cylinder internal pressure