Traditionally, noise-generating circuits were kept well away from noise-sensitive circuitry. However, in modern handheld products everything is so tightly packaged that this is no longer possible. Tony Armstrong examines the options.
Tony Armstrong was the product marketing director for Analog Devices’ Power by Linear product group. He was responsible for all aspects of the power-conversion and management products from their introduction through obsolescence. Prior to joining ADI, Tony held various positions in marketing, sales, and operations at Linear Technology, Siliconix Inc., Semtech Corp., Fairchild Semiconductors, and Intel. He attained a B.S. (Honors)inappliedmathematicsfromtheUniversityofManchester,England.
