Alienware 16X Aurora review: I tested Dell’s gaming middle-weight, but it’s a heavy-hitter

The Dell Alienware 16X Aurora is a strong performer at mid-tier gaming, packs a lovely display, and goes for a mean look ...
eCoustics

FiiO DARKSIDE PRO Linear Power Supply Promises Cleaner, Low Noise Power for Desktop Hi-Fi Under $200

Can a $159 linear power supply fix weak wall adapters and unlock better sound from your DAC or amp? FiiO thinks the DARKSIDE ...
eCoustics

Schiit LYR 5 Lands with Forkbeard and Fusion: Serious Headphone Amp or More Schiit for Your Rack?

Schiit's Lyr 5 Headphone Amplifier at $799 combines tube and MOSFET gain with up to 6W output and Forkbeard control but skips balanced inputs and a DAC.
IEEE

The Transimpedance Amplifier [A Circuit for All Seasons]

Abstract: Many of today's communication systems incorporate a transimpedance amplifier (TIA). Although the TIA concept is as old as feedback amplifiers [1], it was in the late 1960s and early 1970s ...
IEEE

An Enhanced Voltage Amplifier Scheme Insensitive to Cable Parasitic Capacitance for Interfacing Piezoelectric Sensors

Abstract: In this paper, a novel voltage amplifier scheme for interfacing piezoelectric sensors is presented. This scheme is insensitive to cable parasitic capacitance. The scheme is beneficial for ...