Linear Integrated Systems

05/28/2026

Detecting weak signals starts at the analog front end. Our latest blog dives into how precision components like the LSK389 dual JFET help modern sensing systems capture tiny signals in noisy environments. Read more: https://wix.to/zKDVSZp

05/21/2026

JFET Design Spotlight: A Single JFET Phase Splitter for audio applications — Learn how a simple JFET circuit can create precise 0° and 180° phase splits for balanced outputs, transformers, and push-pull stages. Perfect for DIY audio designers and engineers wanting low offset and clean performance. Read more: https://wix.to/Svv9JaT

“There is sound and then there is the sound of sound.”™ In designing discrete element electronic audio circuitry, there will inevitably be a need to split a signal to a 0° and 180° phase differential. Either to drive a balanced signal to a transformer, a line signal to an XLR connector, or a...

05/13/2026

AI isn't just GPUs and CPUs — it's a whole semiconductor ecosystem that keeps systems reliable, fast, and synchronized. Discover how signal integrity, timing, and control chips enable real-world AI performance in our latest blog: The Hidden Role of Semiconductors in AI Infrastructure. Read more: https://wix.to/1lYsyIl

When people talk about AI, the focus is almost always on GPUs, CPUs, and advanced nodes.But that’s only part of the story.Behind every AI system is a broader layer of semiconductors responsible for signal integrity, timing, and control — the functions that allow high-performance compute to actua...

05/07/2026

New Design Spotlight: A High Voltage Soft Start Circuit for the Masses — a practical ±1kV soft-start solution that fixed startup failures in electron microscope HV amplifiers. Short read (2 min) with clear takeaways for anyone designing high‑voltage systems. Read more: https://wix.to/KMUS8On

High-voltage startup problems can quietly kill performance and hardware. This week’s Design Spotlight dives into a ±1kV soft-start circuit that solved a real-world failure in electron microscope HV amplifiers. “A HIGH VOLTAGE SOFT START CIRCUIT FOR THE MASSES “There are times where a system d...

05/01/2026

Engineers are making a switch — and it’s not just a replacement. Discover why the LSBF862 is becoming the go-to over the discontinued BF862 for ultra-low-noise and stable designs. Read the short breakdown and see the key reasons teams prefer upgrading, not just substituting. https://wix.to/Tw685Xw

When NXP Semiconductors discontinued the BF862, most engineers didn’t just lose a part, they lost a go-to solution they trusted in critical designs.What we’re seeing now is interesting.Teams aren’t just replacing it… they’re upgrading.The LSBF862 is quickly becoming the preferred choice no...

04/23/2026

Discover the circuitry behind a classic-sounding guitar compressor — a deep dive into discrete designs inspired by the Ross, Dynacomp and other favorites. Perfect for builders and tone nerds who want cleaner attack and less distortion. Read more: https://wix.to/ZU7dlp4

“8 years were spent working with, and listening to, a cadre of guitarists debating various pedal sound effects. Most debated was the lowly Compressor. Orange squeezer, MXR Dynacomp, Ross, Boss, and on and on. The simplest of all were those like the Ross compressor with a CA3080 OTL IC, (operationa...

04/16/2026

Struggling with bandwidth limits in photodiode front-ends? Discover how the LSK489 ultra-low noise, low-capacitance dual JFET helps you push speed without sacrificing stability. Dive into practical design tips and measurement results in our latest blog post. Read more: https://wix.to/6Y5ocpy

Designing high-speed photodiode and sensor front ends often comes down to one limiting factor: input capacitance.Even when noise performance is optimized, excess capacitance at the input can restrict bandwidth, slow response time, and introduce distortion. For engineers working with precision optica...

04/09/2026

Temperature matters in RF measurement — this clever constant-temperature substitution design uses pico-amp diodes to stabilize RMS readings. Read the full breakdown and schematics in our latest post: A Radio Frequency RMS Metering Circuit. https://wix.to/AH3JJGY

RF Engineers know that temperature effects matter in RF measurement. This constant temperature substitution design tackles that challenge in a clever way using pico-amp diodes. JFET Design Spotlight - A Radio Frequency RMS Metering Circuit “When Linear Technology introduced the LT1088 RMS converte...

04/06/2026

Struggling with obsolete parts in your analog designs? You're not alone. Our latest blog dives into why obsolescence hits analog circuits harder and practical strategies engineers use to keep products moving — from cross-referencing alternatives to design tweaks that reduce dependency. Read the full article: https://wix.to/aSVhnmj

Every engineer has faced it at some point: a critical component in your design is suddenly obsolete, unavailable, or impossible to source reliably. And unlike digital systems, analog designs don’t always give you the luxury of a quick swap.So what do you do when a key part disappears?Why Obsolesce...

03/25/2026

New SPICE model released: the PAD Series low‑leakage diode (SSTPAD10) is now available for LTspice and other SPICE-compatible simulators. Accelerate your circuit development with more accurate leakage and capacitance behavior in simulation. Read the full post and download the model: https://wix.to/a4fKvUj