Mark Thoren joined Analog Devices (Linear Technology at the time) in 2001 as an applications engineer supporting precision data converters. He's since held various roles in mixed-signal applications involving training, technical publications, and customer support. Mark recently joined Analog Devices' System Development Group, where he works on reference designs and the ADI University Program. He holds a BS in Agricultural Mechanical Engineering and MSEE, both from University of Maine.
Mark Thoren
Mark Thoren
Areas of interest of the author: Interfaces Microcontrollers Usage Analogue Design Measurement
Co-authors: Jim Williams
Publications on RadioLocman by the author Mark Thoren:
- Method provides fast, glitch-free isolation of I2C and SMBus signalsI2C is a popular serial protocol for power controllers, ADCs and DACs, EEPROMs, and other devices. In certain data-acquisition and power-control situations, you must isolate the master from one or more slave devices for...Jul 28, 2026
- PWM-Based Analog Calculator Provides Four-Quadrant Multiplication, DivisionYou can build an analog calculator using a pulse-width modulator (PWM) to perform accurate four-quadrant multiplication and division. While this approach won’t help you ace any math tests, it demonstrates some...Nov 8, 2021
- Quartz crystal-based remote thermometer features direct Celsius readoutJim Williams Mark ThorenAlthough quartz crystals have served as temperature sensors, designers haven't taken advantage of the technology because few manufacturers offer the sensors as standard products (references 1 and 2). In contrast to...Jun 14, 2018
- Accurate, Fast Settling Analog Voltages from Digital PWM SignalsIntroduction Pulse width modulation (PWM) is a common technique for generating analog voltages from a digital device such as a microcontroller or FPGA. Most microcontrollers have dedicated PWM generation peripherals...Jan 21, 2016