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Transistor Controlled Switching of an LED Display: A Radio Shack Classics Circuit Remix

Transistor Controlled Switching of an LED Display: A Radio Shack Classics Circuit Remix

Let’s modernize a circuit from a Science Fair 150-in-1 Electronic Project kit using a solderless breadboard, new electronic components, online EDA tools, and an M5Stack Core microcontroller.


Projects Jul 09, 2023 by Don Wilcher
Fundamentals of Binary-Coded Decimal (BCD)

Fundamentals of Binary-Coded Decimal (BCD)

This article provides an introduction to the computational number system known as binary-coded decimal or BCD. This numeric encoding scheme is historically significant and still advantageous in certain applications.


Nexperia Enters IGBT Market With Flexible Range of 600 V Devices

Nexperia Enters IGBT Market With Flexible Range of 600 V Devices

The company has added IGBTs to its product portfolio for the first time.


News Jul 07, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Renesas Debuts Client and Registering Clock Drivers for Server Designs

Renesas Debuts Client and Registering Clock Drivers for Server Designs

The newest Renesas DDR5 chips are claimed to boost transfer speeds for both the server and the client.


News Jul 06, 2023 by Aaron Carman
PHOENIX CONTACT CAPAROC Circuit Breaker System | New Product Brief

PHOENIX CONTACT CAPAROC Circuit Breaker System | New Product Brief

The Phoenix Contact CAPAROC Circuit Breaker System provides a highly customizable and advanced solution for overcurrent protection in 12 to 24 Volt applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


New Transistor Packs a Punch With Reconfigurable Materials—Not Scaling

New Transistor Packs a Punch With Reconfigurable Materials—Not Scaling

Using ferroelectric materials, researchers from Lund University developed a new type of reconfigurable transistor.


News Jul 06, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Three Companies Outline How to Build Bluetooth-based Tracking System

Three Companies Outline How to Build Bluetooth-based Tracking System

Onsemi, in partnership with Unikie and CoreHW, has released an application note on an end-to-end positioning system for precise, low-power asset tracking.


News Jul 05, 2023 by Darshil Patel
PCB Material Properties and Their Impact on Performance of High Frequency Boards

PCB Material Properties and Their Impact on Performance of High Frequency Boards

Understanding PCB material parameters such as relative permittivity and loss tangent allows us to discuss some important considerations for choosing the right material when designing a high-speed/high-frequency application.


Energy Harvesting Roundup: 4 New Designs Tap Into Ambient Energy

Energy Harvesting Roundup: 4 New Designs Tap Into Ambient Energy

With more low-power IoT devices flooding the market, researchers and developers are getting creative with power solutions—with some turning to unique energy harvesting techniques.


News Jul 04, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Samsung Foundry Solidifies Partnerships With Major EDA Companies

Samsung Foundry Solidifies Partnerships With Major EDA Companies

At this year’s Samsung Foundry Forum, the company revealed how it is strengthening ties with Synopsys, Cadence, and Ansys.


News Jul 03, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Nordic Packs Multiple Functions in New PMIC for Low-power Designs

Nordic Packs Multiple Functions in New PMIC for Low-power Designs

The latest IC from Nordic Semiconductor enables more efficient power management with less space and no code.


News Jul 03, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Electrochromic and Electrophoretic Technologies Shine in Low-Power Displays

Electrochromic and Electrophoretic Technologies Shine in Low-Power Displays

Ultra-thin, flexible, and low-power displays support wireless, IoT, and energy-harvesting applications that continue to bring intelligence to more products. This article examines two of the most popular low-power reflective display technologies—electrochromic and electrophoretic.


Boolean Canonical Forms: Sum-of-Products and Product-of-Sums

Boolean Canonical Forms: Sum-of-Products and Product-of-Sums

Understanding two key Boolean canonical forms, the sum-of-products and the product-of-sums, is important in digital system design and optimization. We will introduce how to generate these forms and provide guidelines on when it is typically best to use each form.


Inspired by Synapses, Researchers Improve Resistive Switching Memory

Inspired by Synapses, Researchers Improve Resistive Switching Memory

The team has claimed to solve a common problem in conventional resistive switching memories by introducing a chemical element: barium.


News Jun 30, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Toshiba’s New MCUs Support Firmware Updates Without Pausing Operation

Toshiba’s New MCUs Support Firmware Updates Without Pausing Operation

The new family of microcontrollers is designed to enable over-the-air firmware updates without interrupting the execution of instructions.


News Jun 29, 2023 by Jake Hertz
What Intel’s European Investments Say About Its Tech Roadmap

What Intel’s European Investments Say About Its Tech Roadmap

Intel has pledged 33 billion euros to expand its semiconductor presence across Europe. Here's what the breakdown of those funds looks like.


News Jun 29, 2023 by Chantelle Dubois
Omnivision Tacks on Two Global Shutter Sensors to Near-infrared Family

Omnivision Tacks on Two Global Shutter Sensors to Near-infrared Family

The two new global shutter image sensors from Omnivision aim to expand the availability of in-cabin monitoring solutions.


News Jun 28, 2023 by Jake Hertz
BOSCH BMP585 Barometric Pressure Sensor | New Product Brief

BOSCH BMP585 Barometric Pressure Sensor | New Product Brief

The Bosch BMP585 Barometric Pressure Sensor is an innovative and reliable solution for pressure sensing applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


ADVANTECH ICAM 520 Industrial AI Camera | New Product Brief

ADVANTECH ICAM 520 Industrial AI Camera | New Product Brief

The Advantech ICAM-520 Industrial AI Camera is a comprehensive and rugged solution designed for Edge AI vision applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


YAGEO RP Automotive Grade Thin Film Chip Resistor | New Product Brief

YAGEO RP Automotive Grade Thin Film Chip Resistor | New Product Brief

YAGEO RP Automotive Grade Thin Film Chip Resistors are designed to deliver high precision and stability in a compact surface mount package. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!