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Edge AI Development Is a Lifecycle Problem

Edge AI Development Is a Lifecycle Problem

Edge AI success is limited by memory and power. Fragmented tools cause failures. Learn how a cohesive, full-lifecycle approach unifying design and deployment is essential for scalable systems.


The Configurable Matrix Computer: A New Alternative to the von Neumann Architecture

The Configurable Matrix Computer: A New Alternative to the von Neumann Architecture

Learn how this new type of AI processor provides a 100x improvement in power and performance over conventional GPUs or MCUs.


Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up: Charting a Path to Sub-GHz Deployment

Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up: Charting a Path to Sub-GHz Deployment

Making informed choices about network ecosystems, protocols, and hardware is critical when developing large-scale IoT networks. Learn more in this article.


A New Ratiometric Data Acquisition Circuit for Unequal Supply and Reference Voltages

A New Ratiometric Data Acquisition Circuit for Unequal Supply and Reference Voltages

This article introduces a new ratiometric data-acquisition system design for use with remote sensors. As we’ll see, it reduces error by employing matched resistor divider networks.


Adding Vision to Supervision: Enhancing Workplace Efficiency

Adding Vision to Supervision: Enhancing Workplace Efficiency

Placing cameras in a workplace can be tricky because it requires balancing workplace efficiency with employee security and privacy. Learn how to leverage sensing technology properly to maximize production.


Harnessing the Power of a Software-Based Image Signal Processing Approach

Harnessing the Power of a Software-Based Image Signal Processing Approach

There are numerous advantages to leveraging a software-based image signal processor (ISP) approach. Learn the advantages and the solutions available to implement this technology.


Solar Cell Challenges for Indoor IoT Applications

Solar Cell Challenges for Indoor IoT Applications

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.


Evolving Beyond Single-Processor Embedded Systems for IoT Edge Sensor Nodes

Evolving Beyond Single-Processor Embedded Systems for IoT Edge Sensor Nodes

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.


How To Perform Fault Classification With an AI-Based Vibration Sensor Node

How To Perform Fault Classification With an AI-Based Vibration Sensor Node

Learn how to use edge AI technology to do predictive maintenance, leveraging machine learning, vibration sensors, and wireless connectivity.


Sensor Technology Tackles Air Quality Challenges in the Industrial Realm

Sensor Technology Tackles Air Quality Challenges in the Industrial Realm

As we better understand the dangers of poor indoor air quality, engineers are looking to sensor technologies for detection and monitoring.


Unraveling the Basics of MEMS Pressure Sensors for Industrial Applications

Unraveling the Basics of MEMS Pressure Sensors for Industrial Applications

Pressure sensors are used in a wide range of applications, especially in industrial settings. With that in mind, learn about types of pressure sensors and their use cases.


Understanding the Basics of Ultrasonic Sensors

Understanding the Basics of Ultrasonic Sensors

Learn how ultrasonic sensors work, how transmitters and receivers come into play, considerations for choosing an ultrasonic sensor, and their applications.


The Need for High-Accuracy Ultra-Low Pressure Sensors

The Need for High-Accuracy Ultra-Low Pressure Sensors

Learn about the benefits of board-mounted pressure sensors and the considerations when selecting them.


Considerations for Including a Board Mount Pressure Sensor

Considerations for Including a Board Mount Pressure Sensor

In this article, find out what board mount pressure sensors are, how they work, their benefits, applications, and how to choose one for a design.


The Role of Optical Sensors in Electronic Applications

The Role of Optical Sensors in Electronic Applications

This article outlines the principles of operation of optical sensors, optical sensor types, considerations for optical sensor selection, and key applications.


Enabling Industrial Network Design with Time-Sensitive Networking

Enabling Industrial Network Design with Time-Sensitive Networking

OT (operational technology) and IT (informational technology) may have different real-time needs, but they're merged in the TSN (time-sensitive networking) Ethernet-based standards. Learn about the theory and hardware involved in implementing TSN in industrial network design.


Understanding the Safety Standards for Smart Appliances

Understanding the Safety Standards for Smart Appliances

Which IEC power standards should you be familiar with when designing smart appliances? This article breaks down smart household device classification and power requirements for their design.


Driving Motors in Battery-powered IoT Systems

Driving Motors in Battery-powered IoT Systems

Learn motor driver design techniques to help extend battery life in battery-powered motor systems.


Proximity Sensors: Reviewing the Different Technologies

Proximity Sensors: Reviewing the Different Technologies

Learn how four different types of proximity sensor technologies compare: ultrasonic, photoelectric, laser rangefinder, and inductive sensors.


Power Supplies and Harsh Environments

Power Supplies and Harsh Environments

In this article, we will discuss power supplies in harsh environments, the challenges, solutions, and available in-market products.