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Introduction to the Terahertz Band

Introduction to the Terahertz Band

Learn about the terahertz band, its properties, and the applications where it's finding utility.


Texas Instruments CapTIvate Mixed Signal MCUs | New Product Brief

Texas Instruments CapTIvate Mixed Signal MCUs | 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.


Where KNX Stands in Building Automation Designs

Where KNX Stands in Building Automation Designs

The wired Fieldbus connectivity standard is getting a foothold in the IoT world by facilitating smart building solutions for lighting, HVAC, access control, and fire safety.


News Sep 12, 2019 by Majeed Ahmad
Harwin Spring Loaded Contacts | Tech Specs

Harwin Spring Loaded Contacts | Tech Specs

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


new products Sep 11, 2019 by TTI, Inc
IIoT Throwdown: BehrTech Pits Its MYTHINGS Technology Against LoRa for Industrial Applications

IIoT Throwdown: BehrTech Pits Its MYTHINGS Technology Against LoRa for Industrial Applications

A researcher has tested two competing IoT technologies, MYTHINGS and LoRa, against each other to see which one is more reliable. How did they do?


News Sep 11, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
The Journey of RISC-V Implementation

The Journey of RISC-V Implementation

In this article, Western Digital's Ted Marena explores the reasons companies have and the process they go through when integrating the open process instruction set architecture RISC-V.


Synopsys and NSITEXE Partnership Finds Success with Accelerated Processor SoC Development

Synopsys and NSITEXE Partnership Finds Success with Accelerated Processor SoC Development

NSITEXE utilizes Synopsys’ development tools and IP to build a SoC (system-on-a-chip) for autonomous driving.


News Sep 09, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Tools for Future EEs: New Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit Supports STEM Education

Tools for Future EEs: New Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit Supports STEM Education

The TI-RSLK Max allows students to gain hands-on experience building a robot and programming it.


News Sep 06, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Meeting ASIL Compliance for ADAS with an Integrated SoC Power System Monitor

Meeting ASIL Compliance for ADAS with an Integrated SoC Power System Monitor

This article looks at the safety standard that governs ADAS features and the challenge in designing power monitoring systems to comply with this standard while introducing an automotive power monitor that has been certified to meet this standard.


KEMET KONNEKT Capacitors | Featured Product Spotlight

KEMET KONNEKT Capacitors | Featured Product Spotlight

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.


ON Semiconductor Offers New Power Over Ethernet Controllers to Support IEEE 802.3bt PoE

ON Semiconductor Offers New Power Over Ethernet Controllers to Support IEEE 802.3bt PoE

The NCP1095 and NCP1096 deliver 90 Watts power-over-internet (POE) in compliance with IEEE's 802.3bt standard.


News Sep 05, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Molex Brad Quick-Change Connectors | Tech Specs

Molex Brad Quick-Change Connectors | Tech Specs

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


new products Sep 05, 2019 by TTI, Inc
Firmware Enables Gas Sensors to Personalize Monitoring Services

Firmware Enables Gas Sensors to Personalize Monitoring Services

A new chapter begins for miniaturized gas sensors equipped with ASIC-based hardware and configurable software capable of rapidly adopting new sensing platforms.


News Sep 05, 2019 by Majeed Ahmad
Common PCB Stackups for a Four-Layer Board

Common PCB Stackups for a Four-Layer Board

This article looks at the common options for a four-layer board stackup.


TDK Introduces Power Inductors for Automotive LED Headlights

TDK Introduces Power Inductors for Automotive LED Headlights

The SPM-VT series meets the high thermal and current demands of the automotive LED headlight environment.


News Sep 04, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Classical R-C Oscillators: The Bridged-T Network and the Wien Oscillator Network

Classical R-C Oscillators: The Bridged-T Network and the Wien Oscillator Network

Learn more about these two classic oscillator network topologies, including their simulations.


Visual RF Detection, a New UAV RF System, and FCC RF Regulations: Radio Frequency News Roundup

Visual RF Detection, a New UAV RF System, and FCC RF Regulations: Radio Frequency News Roundup

What's new in RF?


News Sep 03, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Major Causes of High Temperatures on PCBs

Major Causes of High Temperatures on PCBs

This article discusses the major causes of high temperatures on PCBs that cause failure and damage to the board itself.


DARPA’s Subterranean Challenge Tasks Engineers with Communication and Sensor Issues

DARPA’s Subterranean Challenge Tasks Engineers with Communication and Sensor Issues

DARPA’s Subterranean (SubT) Challenge seeks to find new ways to cope with complex underground environments.


News Sep 02, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Silicon Labs Wireless Xpress BGX Modules | New Product Brief

Silicon Labs Wireless Xpress BGX Modules | 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.