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How to Create a Multilayer Perceptron Neural Network in Python

This article takes you step by step through a Python program that will allow us to train a neural network and perform advanced classification.

5 days ago by Robert Keim

Position Tracking vs. Position Sensors? Distinction Matters in Terminology and Tech

Position trackers and position sensors are fundamentally different. Yet sometimes outside of engineering spaces, we hear the terms used interchangeably. Here's why the distinction matters.

January 18, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau

Diodes Incorporated Shrinks Their Popular Dual- and Quad-channel Bus Switches

Available in ultra-thin QFN (UQFN) packages, the new devices measure at 3mm x 3mm x 0.65mm.

January 17, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Analog Devices Precision SAR ADCs | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

January 17, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

Socionext Side Steps the Pitfalls of Cloud Computing with New Edge Computing Devices

BOXiedge is a 24-core mini-server driven by an SoC clocked at 1GHz. What about this solution speaks to the trend toward edge computing?

January 16, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Silanna Semiconductor’s Active Clamp Flyback Controllers Combine Four ACF Subsystems

The SZ1101 (33W) and SZ1105 (65W) incorporate four key ACF subsystems to simply design and reduce BOM count.

January 16, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

STMicroelectronics Single Phase Metering ICs | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

January 16, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

Maxim Integrated 6-Channel High-Brightness LED Driver | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

January 15, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

Microchip Revamps Popular Ethernet Transceiver and MCU for Space

Based on familiar COTS devices, these two radiation-hardened devices are designed to facilitate space-based Ethernet connectivity.

January 15, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

TE Connectivity MS5840 Pressure Sensor | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

January 15, 2020 by TTI, Inc

Google Coral AI Taps Renesas for Programmable PMICs

Renesas’ ISL91301B PMIC is featured in Google’s Coral devices, including the Mini PCIe Accelerator, M.2 Accelerator, and SoM.

January 15, 2020 by Cabe Atwell

MicroPower Direct’s 1W DC-DC Converters Geared for Board-level Power Distribution

The ML100E series offers 41 standard models with varying VDC inputs and output ranges along with short circuit protection and a wide range of temperature tolerances.

January 15, 2020 by Cabe Atwell

Introduction to Microcontroller Timers: Periodic Timers

This article, the first in a series on “timer/counter” functions in microcontrollers, discusses periodic timers.

January 14, 2020 by Stephen Colley

How an Internal Faraday Shield and Small Ci-O Improve Optocoupler Galvanic Isolation

This article discusses how the use of three key design methods utilized in optocouplers improves galvanic isolation performance and presents an accompanying high voltage surge test as proof. 

January 14, 2020 by Lim Shiun Pi, Broadcom Inc

Panasonic Anti-Vibration Electrolytic Alum Capacitor | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

January 14, 2020 by TTI, Inc

Qorvo’s PMIC for In-vehicle Charging Integrates Analog and Power Functions

Qorvo claims that ACT475M is the industry’s first AEC-Q100-qualified PMIC DC-DC buck converter aimed at USB Type-C fast charging applications.

January 14, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Germany-based Manufacturer Seeks to Innovate Low-power IoT with New Driver IC

The TMC7300 can deliver two amps to drive either one or two DC motors, relays, and LEDs.

January 13, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Analog Design Trade-Offs in Applying Linearization Techniques Using Example CMOS Circuits

This article will look at the trade-offs we face when trying to improve the linearity of a circuit.

January 13, 2020 by Steve Arar

Wrapping Up CES: What Can Engineers Expect in 2020?

CES 2020 offered new insights and product announcements regarding 5G, automotive, IoT, and AI. But which of these trends should engineers pay attention to?

January 13, 2020 by Lisa Boneta

Google Unveils New and Updated Coral Hardware for 2020

During CES 2020, Google announced new hardware editions and upgrades to the Coral ecosystem, including an Accelerator Module, the Dev Board Mini, and a System-on-Module.

January 13, 2020 by Cabe Atwell