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Amphenol PCD TV µCom Ethernet Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol PCD TV µCom Ethernet Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol TV µCom Ethernet Connectors are miniature Cat 6A connectors built for use in the harshest environments, including battlefield communication, grounded vehicles, military avionics, and rail mass transit.


ON Semiconductor Launches Power Modules for Solar Energy, Uninterruptible Power Supples

ON Semiconductor Launches Power Modules for Solar Energy, Uninterruptible Power Supples

ON Semiconductor has launched two new Power Integrated Modules to be demoed at electronica 2018 alongside an Intelligent Power Module for EV charging.


News Nov 09, 2018 by Gary Elinoff
Molex In-Vehicle Media Modules | Tech Specs

Molex In-Vehicle Media Modules | Tech Specs

For charging devices in vehicles, Molex offers a line of USB smart-charge modules that are easy to integrate and provides users easy-to-use chargers with a number of modern features.


new products Nov 08, 2018 by TTI, Inc
Which Via Should I Choose? A Guide to Vias in PCB Design

Which Via Should I Choose? A Guide to Vias in PCB Design

How much do you really know about vias, one of the building blocks of PCB design?


Meet the Aquatic Drone Saving the Great Barrier Reef with Machine Learning and Computer Vision

Meet the Aquatic Drone Saving the Great Barrier Reef with Machine Learning and Computer Vision

The Queensland University of Technology has announced that its robotic hunter-killer aquatic drone will now double as a seaborne midwife to save the Great Barrier Reef.


News Nov 07, 2018 by Gary Elinoff
Resolving the Signal Part 10: How Clock Signals Affect Precision ADCs

Resolving the Signal Part 10: How Clock Signals Affect Precision ADCs

Part 10 of the Resolving the Signal series covers how clocks affect precision ADCs, touching on clock jitter, clock intermodulation and best PCB layout practices for clocking.


What Is Inductance and How Does It Apply to Ground Bounce?

What Is Inductance and How Does It Apply to Ground Bounce?

Why you should care about even small amounts of inductance.


Understanding the Virtual Short in Op Amp Circuits

Understanding the Virtual Short in Op Amp Circuits

This article explains and discusses an important simplification technique used in op amp analysis.


SpiNNaker, the Million-Core Supercomputer, Finally Switched On

SpiNNaker, the Million-Core Supercomputer, Finally Switched On

After 12 years in the making, the computer designed to work like a human brain, at the University of Manchester is finally switched on. What does this computer do? How is it made? And who is Steve Furber?


News Nov 05, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
Historical Engineers: Michael Faraday, a Founding Father of Electrical Science

Historical Engineers: Michael Faraday, a Founding Father of Electrical Science

Who was Michael Faraday? What did he contribute to the field of electrical engineering?


News Nov 05, 2018 by Gary Elinoff
Achieving Angle of Light Detection: Silicon Nanowires Emulate a Gecko’s Ears

Achieving Angle of Light Detection: Silicon Nanowires Emulate a Gecko’s Ears

Researchers from Stanford University have created an experimental setup that may see future cameras and other light detecting systems record both intensity and angle of incoming light. What applications does angular detection offer? How does it work? And what does this story have to do with Gecko ears?


News Nov 02, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
Schematic Symbols for Electronic Components: Transistors

Schematic Symbols for Electronic Components: Transistors

This two-article series presents an overview of circuit symbols and also provides some information on the components themselves.


Bus Fault Protection for Industrial and Automotive Applications: Texas Instruments CAN Transceivers

Bus Fault Protection for Industrial and Automotive Applications: Texas Instruments CAN Transceivers

Designed for industrial and automotive applications respectively, the ISO1042 and ISO1042-Q1 combine bus fault protection with common-mode transient immunity.


News Nov 01, 2018 by Gary Elinoff
Harwin EMC Shielding | Tech Specs

Harwin EMC Shielding | Tech Specs

Harwin offers a complete line of EMC shielding and related products, from clips and cans to surface mount spring contacts for grounding and antenna connections.


new products Nov 01, 2018 by TTI, Inc
Taiyo Yuden Super Caps | New Product Brief

Taiyo Yuden Super Caps | New Product Brief

Taiyo Yuden LP Series Supercapacitors are lithium-ion hybrid supercapacitors that combine the benefits of EDLCs and lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.


NXP Semiconductors SBC-S32V234 Vision Prototype Kit | Featured Product Spotlight

NXP Semiconductors SBC-S32V234 Vision Prototype Kit | Featured Product Spotlight

NXP’s SBC-S32V234 Vision Prototype Kit is an evaluation system and development platform supporting the S32V234 family of vision and sensor fusion processors.


Securing Embedded Processors on RISC-V

Securing Embedded Processors on RISC-V

This article explores the equal importance of software and hardware security for IoT devices and provides actionable steps for securing embedded processors on RISC-V.


Electrical Symbols for Electronic Components: Passive Components

Electrical Symbols for Electronic Components: Passive Components

This two-article series provides an overview of circuit symbols, along with some information on the components that they represent.


News Brief: ON Semiconductor’s Newest CCD Image Sensor for AOI Applications

News Brief: ON Semiconductor’s Newest CCD Image Sensor for AOI Applications

ON Semiconductor has announced their latest CCD image sensor, the KAI-50140, that incorporates 50 megapixels with industrial inspection in mind.


News Oct 30, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
Renesas Electronics Synergy AE-CLOUD2 LTE IoT Connectivity Kit | New Product Brief

Renesas Electronics Synergy AE-CLOUD2 LTE IoT Connectivity Kit | New Product Brief

The Renesas Synergy AE-CLOUD2 LTE IoT Connectivity Kit is a platform for the rapid development of IoT devices with global LTE connectivity.