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The Fundamentals of Time-Sensitive Networking

The Fundamentals of Time-Sensitive Networking

Learn about the benefits of time-sensitive networking (TSN) and how engineers use it to ensure that an industrial system is ready for the future. This article focuses on three members of the set of TSN standards.


Choosing the Right Redriver or Retimer Device to Extend PCIe Protocol Signal Range

Choosing the Right Redriver or Retimer Device to Extend PCIe Protocol Signal Range

Redriver or retimer devices can extend the Peripheral Component Interface Express (PCIe®) protocol signal range. This article discusses how to select the best one for compute system and NVMe™ storage applications today and into the future.  


Circuit Protection, Control, and Sensing Design Considerations for Smart Home Security Applications

Circuit Protection, Control, and Sensing Design Considerations for Smart Home Security Applications

This article explores components that protect and control their circuits in smart home security applications, specifically components for protecting wired and wireless security cameras and wired doorbell cameras.


Computing Fast Fourier Transforms on the LPC55S69 MCU

Computing Fast Fourier Transforms on the LPC55S69 MCU

This article investigates the Transform Engine, another part of the PowerQuad, which enables the LPC55S69 MCU to compute a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT).


Efficient Orthogonal Variable Optimization Algorithm for Communication Systems

Efficient Orthogonal Variable Optimization Algorithm for Communication Systems

This article discusses an algorithm to find the optimum adjusted point in a two-dimensional space with orthogonal input vectors. The algorithm solves equations for intersecting circles based on measured data points.


Understanding Digital Filtering with Embedded Microcontrollers

Understanding Digital Filtering with Embedded Microcontrollers

Learn about the widely used methods for filtering and processing data samples in the time domain while taking a closer look at the Dual Biquad IIR engine of the PowerQuad unit in the LPC55S69 MCU. 


Improving Home Appliance Safety with IEC Standards

Improving Home Appliance Safety with IEC Standards

This article explores the IEC 60730 Class B standard for functional safety to address both mechanical and electrical design in appliances. Learn what the standard entails and controllers to help meet these standards.


Understanding Multi-Faceted Modeling Within Fusion 360

Understanding Multi-Faceted Modeling Within Fusion 360

Documentation within the project pipeline is essential and design modeling is no different. In this article, learn about how to leverage the different modeling methods in Fusion 360.


How the PowerQuad Co-processor Frees Up CPU Cores in the LPC55S69 MCU

How the PowerQuad Co-processor Frees Up CPU Cores in the LPC55S69 MCU

In this article, learn about the PowerQuad co-processor and its role in performing CPU-heavy tasks to allow the Arm Cortex-M33 cores to execute other tasks in the LPC55S69 MCU.


Intelligent Circuit Protection and Sensing Design for Smart Home Locks and Access Controls

Intelligent Circuit Protection and Sensing Design for Smart Home Locks and Access Controls

This article provides an overview of access control topology in smart homes and industrial buildings by covering the various protection and sensing solutions engineers can use in their designs.


How to Draw, Render, and Animate with Fusion 360

How to Draw, Render, and Animate with Fusion 360

Learn how to use Fusion 360 to develop digital drawings, 3D renderings, and animations to help in the creations of complex designs.


Adding an ISP and Machine Learning Acceleration to the i.MX 8M Family

Adding an ISP and Machine Learning Acceleration to the i.MX 8M Family

Learn how the i.MX 8M Plus applications processor enables edge computing, speeding up machine learning for a variety of applications including industrial tasks.


Processing Solutions for High-Density PCBs

Processing Solutions for High-Density PCBs

Designers must consider processing temperatures, producibility, and solder joint integrity of every component as well as higher I/O connectors. This article looks at ways to enable smaller component footprints for high-density PCBs.


How to Manage and Store Project Data with Fusion 360

How to Manage and Store Project Data with Fusion 360

In this article, learn how Fusion 360 allows multiple teams, decision-makers, and stakeholders to view and work on projects while safeguarding sensitive data.


Understanding Terminal Blocks for Safe Connections

Understanding Terminal Blocks for Safe Connections

Learn about the key electrical and mechanical considerations, safety ratings, and more in greater detail to aid in the terminal block selection process.


Machine Learning and Intelligent Vision for the Industrial Edge

Machine Learning and Intelligent Vision for the Industrial Edge

NXP’s i.MX 8M Plus applications processor enables machine learning and intelligent vision for consumer applications and the industrial edge. Learn about the features of this processor and how it can be used in embedded vision systems.


Points to Consider When Selecting an NTC Thermistor

Points to Consider When Selecting an NTC Thermistor

This article explores NTC thermistor types and their critical performance criteria and provides advice on selecting the appropriate device for a given application.


The Fundamentals of Power Density

The Fundamentals of Power Density

In this article, learn about the power density in power management systems, including how it is estimated, its limitations, and solutions for overcoming those limitations.


How to Verify and Validate Designs Using Fusion 360

How to Verify and Validate Designs Using Fusion 360

This article discusses why verification and validation matter in design, how they differ, and how applications help teams incorporate and enrich their workflows.


Technology Enablers for Faster, Safer, High-Efficiency EV chargers

Technology Enablers for Faster, Safer, High-Efficiency EV chargers

This article looks at semiconductor technologies that are driving EV chargers, including high-voltage semiconductor switches, power converters, and multi-level complex power stages.