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Robert recently tried the Zephyr RTOS and contributed back to the project in the form of a sensor driver for the MTCH9010…

Robert recently tried the Zephyr RTOS and contributed back to the project in the form of a sensor driver for the MTCH9010 liquid leak detector. In this article, he shares his thoughts.

Learn how “right-sized” machine learning enables edge devices to make critical decisions locally, improving…

Learn how “right-sized” machine learning enables edge devices to make critical decisions locally, improving reliability and reducing reliance on cloud connectivity in remote, volatile environments.

Learn what makes Ultra-Wideband (UWB) unique, what makes it useful, and how to address the design challenges it presents.

Learn what makes Ultra-Wideband (UWB) unique, what makes it useful, and how to address the design challenges it presents.

This article introduces a new ratiometric data-acquisition system design for use with remote sensors. As we’ll see, it…

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.

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.

As we better understand the dangers of poor indoor air quality, engineers are looking to sensor technologies for…

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

Learn about gallium-nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) and how they can be used in LiDAR (light…

Learn about gallium-nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) and how they can be used in LiDAR (light detection and ranging) applications.

Designing smart home devices involves numerous challenges. In this article, learn the important limitations of today’s…

Designing smart home devices involves numerous challenges. In this article, learn the important limitations of today’s smart home technologies and how sensor fusion helps smooth the way.

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

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

In this article, find out what board mount pressure sensors are, how they work, their benefits, applications, and how to…

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.

In this article, we will discuss a proposed Cold Chain Asset Tracker with data logging capability with the use of Lapis…

In this article, we will discuss a proposed Cold Chain Asset Tracker with data logging capability with the use of Lapis Technology.

This article discusses some concepts for ensuring motion detector designs will be robust to external disturbances by…

This article discusses some concepts for ensuring motion detector designs will be robust to external disturbances by presenting an infrared detector assembly that can significantly reduce the parts count and improve product performance and reliability. 

This article explores NTC thermistor types and their critical performance criteria and provides advice on selecting the…

This article explores NTC thermistor types and their critical performance criteria and provides advice on selecting the appropriate device for a given application.

This article explains how to use an NTC or a PTC thermistor with an ADC, along with the various process techniques to…

This article explains how to use an NTC or a PTC thermistor with an ADC, along with the various process techniques to convert ADC measured results into a usable temperature value.

This article explores the challenge of constantly powering the billions of devices that make up the IoT and how energy…

This article explores the challenge of constantly powering the billions of devices that make up the IoT and how energy harvesting could be an effective solution.

This design solution evaluates the accuracy of thermocouples used for high-temperature measurements as well as resistance…

This design solution evaluates the accuracy of thermocouples used for high-temperature measurements as well as resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) used for local cold-junction-compensation (CJC) points.

This video demonstrates how to set up and use ROHM's sensor evaluation kit for IoT for prototyping and testing new IoT devices.

This video demonstrates how to set up and use ROHM's sensor evaluation kit for IoT for prototyping and testing new IoT devices.

Part 6 of this 12-part Resolving the Signal series focuses on output- versus input-referred noise, adding an amplifier at…

Part 6 of this 12-part Resolving the Signal series focuses on output- versus input-referred noise, adding an amplifier at the input of an ADC, and low- versus high-resolution ADCs as they relate to amplifier noise.

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.