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In this video, we'll take a look at a buck/boost battery manager IC that can charge your device battery using standard…

In this video, we'll take a look at a buck/boost battery manager IC that can charge your device battery using standard USB PD voltages—but it can also work in reverse, providing output to power or charge other devices.

Designing for the IoT comes with a unique set of challenges that require unique hardware solutions to overcome. Learn how…

Designing for the IoT comes with a unique set of challenges that require unique hardware solutions to overcome. Learn how smart passive sensors (SPSs)—sensors that function without a battery and without a microcontroller—are an example of IoT-specific design.

Systems that incorporate highly integrated and highly sophisticated, high power radio frequency (RF) GaN power amplifiers…

Systems that incorporate highly integrated and highly sophisticated, high power radio frequency (RF) GaN power amplifiers (PAs), such as pulsed radar applications, are a constant challenge for today’s digital control and management systems to keep up with these ever-increasing levels of sophistication.

This article describes the state of the semiconductor technology that is enabling new developments with shorter gate…

This article describes the state of the semiconductor technology that is enabling new developments with shorter gate length GaAs and GaN transistors, circuit design considerations to achieve optimum performance, and examples of both GaAs and GaN wideband power amplifiers (PAs) that demonstrate today’s technology.

Integrated RF agile transceivers are not only widely employed in software-defined radio (SDR) architectures in cellular…

Integrated RF agile transceivers are not only widely employed in software-defined radio (SDR) architectures in cellular telephone base stations, such as multiservice distributed access system (MDAS) and small cell, but also for wireless HD video transmission for industrial, commercial, and military applications, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

While it can be challenging to design electronic versions of precision tools, in this Industry Article we design an…

While it can be challenging to design electronic versions of precision tools, in this Industry Article we design an electronic level that matches the features of a conventional tool.

This article looks at new technologies regarding the existing cable network, in particular, power amplifier digital predistortion.

This article looks at new technologies regarding the existing cable network, in particular, power amplifier digital predistortion.

The next step of wide-area wireless connection is to bring the power of wireless to machine type communications (MTC).…

The next step of wide-area wireless connection is to bring the power of wireless to machine type communications (MTC). This will drive a revolution in services that will span sectors as diverse as manufacturing, city management, transportation, and energy.

In this project, we'll test how the Silego GreenPAK can be used to build a temperature-sensing system.

In this project, we'll test how the Silego GreenPAK can be used to build a temperature-sensing system.

There is a trend beginning for a whole new network of smart devices to listen and respond to requests for all rooms of…

There is a trend beginning for a whole new network of smart devices to listen and respond to requests for all rooms of your smart home so you don't have to hear "I'm sorry, I didn't get that" anymore.

In this article, we show measured improvements of over 10 dB at 10 kHz offsets using the AD9164 DAC.

In this article, we show measured improvements of over 10 dB at 10 kHz offsets using the AD9164 DAC.

In this multipart industrial IoT series, we will break down and explore the fundamental aspects of the edge node…

In this multipart industrial IoT series, we will break down and explore the fundamental aspects of the edge node interpretation within the larger IoT framework: sensing, measuring, interpreting, and connecting data, with additional consideration for power management and security.

This article takes a look at how current- or next-generation technologies can provide the potential for innovative…

This article takes a look at how current- or next-generation technologies can provide the potential for innovative applications and the problems and solutions that may arise.

In this article, we'll discuss when oscilloscopes are a great solution for the time-intensive process of mapping out data…

In this article, we'll discuss when oscilloscopes are a great solution for the time-intensive process of mapping out data on a circuit.

The industrial Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses the broad transformation underway that will make pervasive sensing…

The industrial Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses the broad transformation underway that will make pervasive sensing across connected machines not just a competitive advantage, but an essential fundamental service. The industrial IoT starts with the edge node, which is the sensing and measurement entry point of interest.

Until recently, developers integrating a FPGA fabric with a microcontroller were severely limited in their choice of IP…

Until recently, developers integrating a FPGA fabric with a microcontroller were severely limited in their choice of IP licensing options. Using open-source tools with a RISC-V core in a FPGA is present a solution to that problem.

Take a look at the inner workings of the Altivar Process ATV630U15M3.

Take a look at the inner workings of the Altivar Process ATV630U15M3.

In this video, we're going to talk about the ubiquitous seven segment display and how you can use multi-color LEDs to…

In this video, we're going to talk about the ubiquitous seven segment display and how you can use multi-color LEDs to provide the user with more information than just a simple readout.

This article takes a look at the improvements and capabilities of Bluetooth 5.

This article takes a look at the improvements and capabilities of Bluetooth 5.