Crowbar circuits are so-called because their operation is the equivalent of dropping a crowbar (large steel digging implement) across the terminals. It is only ever used as a last resort, and can only ...

Mobile and portable devices continue to shrink the space available for the audio system, but high-quality sound continues to be a point of differentiation for manufacturers. Ever wondered how you can ...

This probably sounds obvious, but audio quality is a hugely important factor in a premium-tier smartphone. In fact, audio quality is increasingly important for mid-tier phones as well. From placing ...

One consumer-electronics trend that shows no signs of slowing down is the drive toward ever-smaller devices. Desktop PCs become laptops and then tablets. Portable devices become wearables. And, of ...