Autonomous drones and robots utilize small motors. These fast-spinning mini motors require miniature encoders and IC package sizes. This article shows how an…
Autonomous drones and robots utilize small motors. These fast-spinning mini motors require miniature encoders and IC package sizes. This article shows how an optical sinusoidal encoder provides a higher resolution and increased speeds with a 2x3 mm dual simultaneous-sampling SAR-ADC.
This article looks at how stepper motors work well in IoT-oriented tasks such as positioning security cameras and remote…
This article looks at how stepper motors work well in IoT-oriented tasks such as positioning security cameras and remote sensors or actuating air vents, valves, and window covers.
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 offers an overview of the various component options for smart meter design and how they can improve the…
This article offers an overview of the various component options for smart meter design and how they can improve the operation of the meters into which they are designed.
This article shows how to build a 12 V PC fan PWM controller with GreenPAK ICs.
This article shows how to build a 12 V PC fan PWM controller with GreenPAK ICs.
This article looks at how appliance design is utilizing three-phase brushless DC motors to reduce system power…
This article looks at how appliance design is utilizing three-phase brushless DC motors to reduce system power consumption to meet Energy Star's requirements.
In part 2 of this article, we will focus on key specifications and features in the context of wearable devices, condition…
In part 2 of this article, we will focus on key specifications and features in the context of wearable devices, condition monitoring, and IoT applications.
Part 1 of this two-part series discusses the key parameters and features a designer needs to be aware of and how they…
Part 1 of this two-part series discusses the key parameters and features a designer needs to be aware of and how they relate to inclination and stabilization applications, thus helping the designer choose the most suitable accelerometer.
Take a look at the inner workings of the Nintendo Switch.
Take a look at the inner workings of the Nintendo Switch.
MEMS accelerometers have finally reached a point where they are able to measure vibration on a broad set of machine platforms.
MEMS accelerometers have finally reached a point where they are able to measure vibration on a broad set of machine platforms.
This article details the problems encountered when trying to maximize channel count, discusses the traditional method…
This article details the problems encountered when trying to maximize channel count, discusses the traditional method used to control a group of switches and the associated drawbacks, presents the solution offered by SPI controlled analog switches, and introduces the SPI controlled ADI precision switches.
Learn about noise behaviors in MEMS gyroscopes.
Learn about noise behaviors in MEMS gyroscopes.
In the systems where custom sensors are required, it's imperative that the designer quantifies the environmental,…
In the systems where custom sensors are required, it's imperative that the designer quantifies the environmental, mechanical, electrical, and magnetic parameters of the entire system so that a sensor which meets those operating conditions can be selected.
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