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This article introduces the MCUXpresso IDE, introducing important features and showing how to get started with…

This article introduces the MCUXpresso IDE, introducing important features and showing how to get started with programming the LPC65500 series MCU using a Hello World example.

The emergence of collaborative robots (cobots) fitted with a suite of sophisticated sensors is ushering in the era of…

The emergence of collaborative robots (cobots) fitted with a suite of sophisticated sensors is ushering in the era of Industry 5.0 where humans and robots work more closely together to streamline the production process.

Learn how the updated serial standard, JESD204C, addresses lane speed as well as inefficient 8B/10B coding and the impact…

Learn how the updated serial standard, JESD204C, addresses lane speed as well as inefficient 8B/10B coding and the impact those changes have when working on high-speed data converter board designs.

Learn about the LPC5500 series of MCUs, including specs and features, available resources, and applications, which range…

Learn about the LPC5500 series of MCUs, including specs and features, available resources, and applications, which range from automated robots to industrial HMI.

Semiconductor manufacturing is a complex industry and small improvements anywhere in the process can make a big…

Semiconductor manufacturing is a complex industry and small improvements anywhere in the process can make a big difference to the bottom line. This article discusses the benefits of continually optimizing manufacturing for the semiconductor industry by introducing smart manufacturing solutions.

There is a challenge for SoC developers to find ways to navigate the demand of memory in their design. This article looks…

There is a challenge for SoC developers to find ways to navigate the demand of memory in their design. This article looks at how a fourth, or last-level, cache can provide a solution.

This article discusses some CAN design challenges, focusing on power consumption and designing with multiple voltage…

This article discusses some CAN design challenges, focusing on power consumption and designing with multiple voltage rails in a CAN application.

This article explores and provides answers to some common questions associated with CAN design and implementation…

This article explores and provides answers to some common questions associated with CAN design and implementation challenges — in particular, signal termination in CAN systems.

This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial applications.

This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial applications.

This article covers the advantages and disadvantages of several common driver circuit design techniques for piezo…

This article covers the advantages and disadvantages of several common driver circuit design techniques for piezo transducer buzzers.

This article looks ahead to what needs to be next for SiC, where it might be applied, and how it could become the…

This article looks ahead to what needs to be next for SiC, where it might be applied, and how it could become the dominant force in power.

This article explores how a power management voltage regulator’s efficiency and quiescent current play a critical role…

This article explores how a power management voltage regulator’s efficiency and quiescent current play a critical role in wireless security camera battery life.

In this article, Octopart's Director of Operations for Part Data Geof Lipman explores how traditional CAD modeling needs…

In this article, Octopart's Director of Operations for Part Data Geof Lipman explores how traditional CAD modeling needs to change in order for electrical engineers to keep up with product design deadlines.

This article explores the differences between two primary forms of soldering — reflow and wave — by providing details…

This article explores the differences between two primary forms of soldering — reflow and wave — by providing details around each type, including best uses for each method.

See how multi-channel automotive LED driver ICs implement backlight local dimming, bringing ‘true black’ to…

See how multi-channel automotive LED driver ICs implement backlight local dimming, bringing ‘true black’ to automotive LCD displays.

This article explores temperature monitoring in complex vehicle infotainment systems, focusing on design considerations…

This article explores temperature monitoring in complex vehicle infotainment systems, focusing on design considerations around temperature accuracy and sensor placement in the car. 

With the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning in a wide variety of applications, reliability…

With the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning in a wide variety of applications, reliability verification of AI/ML processors is critical since failures can have major consequences for the validity and legitimacy of AI/ML technology.

This article discusses how the use of three key design methods utilized in optocouplers improves galvanic isolation…

This article discusses how the use of three key design methods utilized in optocouplers improves galvanic isolation performance and presents an accompanying high voltage surge test as proof. 

This article explores the use of LoRa devices for long-range, low power smart metering of utilities, which allows for…

This article explores the use of LoRa devices for long-range, low power smart metering of utilities, which allows for remote daily operations and the collection of data.