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Wireless technologies are increasingly used to control lighting systems in the home, office, and factory. Learn how DALI,…

Wireless technologies are increasingly used to control lighting systems in the home, office, and factory. Learn how DALI, Matter, Thread, and Bluetooth Mesh are impacting the lighting industry.

The intensity and spectrum of indoor lighting are vastly different from sunlight. This means indoor photovoltaic (IPV)…

The intensity and spectrum of indoor lighting are vastly different from sunlight. This means indoor photovoltaic (IPV) technology must also be different. This article discusses those challenges and options for IPV cells, test methods, and standards.

Learn how system partitioning can optimize IoT edge sensor node operation by intelligently separating the analog sensors…

Learn how system partitioning can optimize IoT edge sensor node operation by intelligently separating the analog sensors that measure slowly varying signals from the communication networks using high-speed digital signals.

AI will push the limits of PCs and smartphones. In turn, demands on storage controller chips will be intense. Learn how…

AI will push the limits of PCs and smartphones. In turn, demands on storage controller chips will be intense. Learn how chip architectures and firmware schemes must be optimized for these AI workloads.

Overswing can occur when Zener diodes are pushed to their limits. Learn about why this happens and the problems it…

Overswing can occur when Zener diodes are pushed to their limits. Learn about why this happens and the problems it causes—and how to overcome the issue.

MCUs that only do control tasks are one thing. But in today’s AI age, a truly AI-enabled MCU needs to offer more. Learn…

MCUs that only do control tasks are one thing. But in today’s AI age, a truly AI-enabled MCU needs to offer more. Learn the important factors—from optimized neural processing units (NPUs) to power efficient architectures to clever memory topologies.

As USB PD 3.1 devices proliferate, high-voltages increase the risk of electrostatic issues. To address these problems,…

As USB PD 3.1 devices proliferate, high-voltages increase the risk of electrostatic issues. To address these problems, learn how to make smart choices in ESD and EOS testing, as well as TVS device selection.

Learn how the Configurable Logic Block (CLB) peripheral in the PIC16F13145 family of microcontrollers allows developers…

Learn how the Configurable Logic Block (CLB) peripheral in the PIC16F13145 family of microcontrollers allows developers to implement complex discrete logic functions in hardware to reduce the Bill of Materials and develop custom application-specific logic.

Improve your PCB designs and avoid costly respins due to EMC test failures by learning some basic design techniques and…

Improve your PCB designs and avoid costly respins due to EMC test failures by learning some basic design techniques and applying modern EMC analysis software.

The pros and cons of rigid-flex and traditional rigid PCBs will be compared to help you select the optimal technology for…

The pros and cons of rigid-flex and traditional rigid PCBs will be compared to help you select the optimal technology for your next electronic system design.

Learn the optimal Wi-Fi version, flavor and configuration to select for your application—considering feature sets,…

Learn the optimal Wi-Fi version, flavor and configuration to select for your application—considering feature sets, costs, and power consumption. Get up to speed on MIMO, MU-MIMO, MU-OFDMA, and more.

The wireless connectivity side eats up a huge portion of the power budget in an IoT smart home security camera design.…

The wireless connectivity side eats up a huge portion of the power budget in an IoT smart home security camera design. Learn how to keep power low as smart cameras add more processing intelligence.

Calibrating your image signal processor is a complex engineering task, but it's critical for digital image quality. Learn…

Calibrating your image signal processor is a complex engineering task, but it's critical for digital image quality. Learn about these nuances and about the resources available to help you tackle these challenges.

Angstrom-scale ICs will require innovation across the entire semiconductor ecosystem: This will include advances in both…

Angstrom-scale ICs will require innovation across the entire semiconductor ecosystem: This will include advances in both the hardware (transistors, power distribution, and connection of multi-die systems) and tools (EDA tools with AI/ML and silicon life-cycle management).

There are a host of tricky challenges that emerge when debugging complicated I2C and SPI errors. Learn how leveraging key…

There are a host of tricky challenges that emerge when debugging complicated I2C and SPI errors. Learn how leveraging key features of today’s advanced oscilloscopes can smooth the way.

When developing lighting and indicator devices, surface mounted diode (SMD) LEDs offer a variety of benefits. Learn the…

When developing lighting and indicator devices, surface mounted diode (SMD) LEDs offer a variety of benefits. Learn the options available—including multi-color SMD LEDs—and the advantages they provide.

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is a critical part of modern electronics production. It’s helpful to understand the…

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is a critical part of modern electronics production. It’s helpful to understand the process and how advanced CAM processing tools enable a smooth transition to the production phase.

USB-C/PD brings significant improvements to the USB connectivity world. In this article, learn how this technology…

USB-C/PD brings significant improvements to the USB connectivity world. In this article, learn how this technology simplifies system designs and the solutions available to implement USB-C/PD.

With so many power tool options, designing for compatibility can be a struggle. Learn more about this challenge…

With so many power tool options, designing for compatibility can be a struggle. Learn more about this challenge leveraging metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs).