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ON Semiconductor Releases RSL10 IoT Sensor Development Kit with Ultra Low-Power Bluetooth Radio

ON Semiconductor Releases RSL10 IoT Sensor Development Kit with Ultra Low-Power Bluetooth Radio

Last week, ON Semiconductor released the new RSL10 Sensor Development Kit, which combines its ultra-low-power Bluetooth Radio with an array of low-power sensors from Bosh Sensortec.


News Feb 20, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
A Look at CUI’s New Compact AC-to-DC Power Supplies for Industrial and Consumer Applications

A Look at CUI’s New Compact AC-to-DC Power Supplies for Industrial and Consumer Applications

CUI has added 3 W and 5 W modules to an existing family of user-friendly AC/DC converters.


News Feb 20, 2019 by Robert Keim
Bourns Precision Pressure Sensors | Tech Specs

Bourns Precision Pressure Sensors | Tech Specs

Bourns BPS110 and BPS120 pressure sensors offer extreme sensitivity and stability at extremely low pressures and are designed for medical devices, industrial applications, and consumer applications.


new products Feb 20, 2019 by TTI, Inc
Introduction to CAN (Controller Area Network)

Introduction to CAN (Controller Area Network)

This article introduces the Controller Area Network (CAN) serial communication bus, detailing message frames, bus arbitration, and signaling.


Trinamic Releases New Range of “Smart” Brushless DC Motors

Trinamic Releases New Range of “Smart” Brushless DC Motors

TRINAMIC has announced their first range of brushless smart motors. Capable of precise movement, these BLDCs also integrate closed-loop feedback for quality control across a range of applications.


News Feb 19, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
AVX F9H Tantalum Electrolytic Capacitors | New Product Brief

AVX F9H Tantalum Electrolytic Capacitors | New Product Brief

AVX F9H series are high-reliability solid tantalum electrolytic capacitors for use in applications such as automotive ECUs and industrial equipment.


Characteristics of Current-Feedback Op-Amps: Benefits of CFA Design vs. VFAs

Characteristics of Current-Feedback Op-Amps: Benefits of CFA Design vs. VFAs

In this article, we’ll take a more detailed look at the functionality and characteristics of current-feedback amplifiers.


Smart Homes to Smart Cities: Building Automation Roundup

Smart Homes to Smart Cities: Building Automation Roundup

While IoT devices find more ways into our homes, building designers are largely taking a wait-and-see attitude towards automation. Have a look at some trends and cutting-edge innovations in building automation.


News Feb 18, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
A New Maxim Integrated Low-Power RF Transmitter for Automation, Wireless Sensors, and IoT Devices

A New Maxim Integrated Low-Power RF Transmitter for Automation, Wireless Sensors, and IoT Devices

Maxim has released the MAX41461, a highly integrated ASK transmitter that works in the sub-GHz ISM frequency bands and is intended for a variety of low-cost wireless applications.


News Feb 17, 2019 by Robert Keim
Murata DSQ DAQ DCQ Series Converters | New Product Brief

Murata DSQ DAQ DCQ Series Converters | New Product Brief

Murata DSQ, DAQ, and DCQ series 600W DC/DC converters are DOSA compliant ¼ brick converters with an isolated, fully-regulated 12V output.


KEMET Electronics Piezoelectric R11 Acoustic Module | New Product Brief

KEMET Electronics Piezoelectric R11 Acoustic Module | New Product Brief

KEMET Electronics Piezoelectric R11 Acoustic Module uses the piezoelectric longitudinal effect to generate vibration and sound from the panel surface it is attached to, producing sound that is easy to hear in noisy environments.


Understanding ASCII in Embedded Firmware Development

Understanding ASCII in Embedded Firmware Development

This article, which serves as preparation for a discussion of C-language strings, introduces the concept of ASCII characters and explains two benefits of ASCII-based coding techniques.


A New Line of Low-Profile, Shielded Inductors for DC/DC Converters

A New Line of Low-Profile, Shielded Inductors for DC/DC Converters

TT Electronics has released the HA74 series of surface-mount inductors, which can help improve efficiency in space- and weight-constrained switching regulators.


News Feb 15, 2019 by Robert Keim
Arm Cortex-M Processors Get a Boost towards Machine Learning, DSP in the Age of IoT Edge Computing

Arm Cortex-M Processors Get a Boost towards Machine Learning, DSP in the Age of IoT Edge Computing

Can IoT devices handle edge processing for machine learning and DSP? Arm's newly-announced Helium vector extension for Cortex-M processors aims to facilitate more complex development on the edge.


News Feb 14, 2019 by Baker Lawley
AVX TCJ Polymer Series | Tech Specs

AVX TCJ Polymer Series | Tech Specs

AVX TCJ and TCM polymer chip capacitors offer very low ESR, a wide range of package sizes, and voltage ratings up to 125 volts.


new products Feb 14, 2019 by TTI, Inc
Analog Devices DC2464A-A/A-B Demo Boards | New Product Brief

Analog Devices DC2464A-A/A-B Demo Boards | New Product Brief

Analog Devices DC2464A-A and A-B demo boards highlight the performance of the LTC3351 Hot Swappable Supercapacitor Charger, Backup Controller, and System Monitor.


Introduction to the CFA: Current-Feedback Amplifiers vs. Voltage-Feedback Amplifiers

Introduction to the CFA: Current-Feedback Amplifiers vs. Voltage-Feedback Amplifiers

This article discusses the differences between voltage-feedback amplifiers and current-feedback amplifiers.


STMicroelectronics Releases New Accelerometer and Gyroscope SiP IC with Built-In Machine Learning

STMicroelectronics Releases New Accelerometer and Gyroscope SiP IC with Built-In Machine Learning

ST has just released their latest sensor IC, the LSM6DSOX, which provides sensor data on acceleration and orientation. In addition, it can also process this data via machine learning without any external microcontroller input.


News Feb 13, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
Never Run Out of Tea Again! How to Build the Gentleman Maker’s Intelli-T Raspberry Pi Sensor Alarm

Never Run Out of Tea Again! How to Build the Gentleman Maker’s Intelli-T Raspberry Pi Sensor Alarm

Never run out of tea again! The Intelli-T uses a weight sensor and a Raspberry Pi to alert you when your tea supply is running low.


Projects Feb 12, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
A New Wideband Upconverter for High-Frequency Radar and Communication Systems

A New Wideband Upconverter for High-Frequency Radar and Communication Systems

Analog Devices has recently released an SPI-programmable RF upconverter that can translate baseband or IF signals to extremely high transmission frequencies.


News Feb 12, 2019 by Robert Keim