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Analog Devices fido1100 Real-Time Communications Controllers | New Product Brief

Analog Devices fido1100 Real-Time Communications Controllers | New Product Brief

Analog Devices’ fido1100 Real-Time Communications Controllers have a “RTOS kernel on a chip” architecture and programmable I/O peripherals that provide the deterministic performance and protocol flexibility to meet the demands of embedded industrial applications.


How To Minimize Sensing Measurement Error

How To Minimize Sensing Measurement Error

In this how-to video, we’ll discuss the importance of op-amp noise performance in sensing applications.


Beyond the Optocoupler: Understanding Digital Isolators

Beyond the Optocoupler: Understanding Digital Isolators

Optocouplers are undoubtedly effective, but alternative isolation technologies may be a better choice for your application.


More Accurate and Secure Asset Tracking: Trends in Cellular and Indoor Location Technology

More Accurate and Secure Asset Tracking: Trends in Cellular and Indoor Location Technology

Here's a look at recent technologies released by PoLTE and decaWave, which provide indoor location services, and Telit, which provides cellular modules with a global reach.


News Jul 12, 2018 by Mark Hughes
The Basics of Emitter-Coupled Logic

The Basics of Emitter-Coupled Logic

This article will review the operation of a basic ECL inverter/buffer, and then we’ll look at some of the most important features of this logic family.


Amphenol ICC Rugged Modular Jacks | Tech Specs

Amphenol ICC Rugged Modular Jacks | Tech Specs

Amphenol’s Rugged RJ Panel Mount connectors add IP67 sealing to your design for harsh environments.


new products Jul 12, 2018 by TTI, Inc
Digilent Voltage Regulator Module | New Product Brief

Digilent Voltage Regulator Module | New Product Brief

Digilent’s VRM is a switching voltage regulator module designed for use in battery-powered applications, such as mechatronics or robotics.


PCB Layout Tips and Tricks: Use a Ground Plane Whenever Possible

PCB Layout Tips and Tricks: Use a Ground Plane Whenever Possible

This article discusses the importance of proper grounding techniques in PCB design.


Altitude Data for Drone Navigation: A Compact Barometric Pressure Sensor and Thermometer from Bosch

Altitude Data for Drone Navigation: A Compact Barometric Pressure Sensor and Thermometer from Bosch

The BMP388 is a digital MEMS barometer and thermometer in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm package.


News Jul 11, 2018 by Mark Hughes
Molex Squba Connector System | Tech Specs

Molex Squba Connector System | Tech Specs

Squba is a 1.8 mm wire-to-wire connector system that offers IP67 sealing for up to 10 circuits in space-constrained applications, ensuring a reliable connection in wet and dusty environments.


new products Jul 11, 2018 by TTI, Inc
Design Solution: Using a Small Amount of Space to Add More USB Ports to a Vehicle

Design Solution: Using a Small Amount of Space to Add More USB Ports to a Vehicle

This article looks at a solution to add additional USB charging ports to a vehicle using a single chip containing all the necessary parts and delivers 5V to the device.


An ADC for Low-Power Data Acquisition Designs: A DC-to-204 kHz, Configurable ADC from Analog Devices

An ADC for Low-Power Data Acquisition Designs: A DC-to-204 kHz, Configurable ADC from Analog Devices

This article will look at some of the most important features of the AD7768-1, a new ADC from Analog Devices that is intended for low-power data acquisition (DAQ) designs.


News Jul 10, 2018 by Dr. Steve Arar
CUI Inc. AMT Encoders | New Product Brief

CUI Inc. AMT Encoders | New Product Brief

CUI AMT series modular encoders are compact, rugged, high accuracy encoders with an innovative design that prevents contamination from the dirt, dust, and oil common in motion applications, and are ideal for industrial, automation, robotics, and renewable energy applications.


Hardware Assessment: LightCrafter Evaluation Kit for BeagleBoard Black from Texas Instruments

Hardware Assessment: LightCrafter Evaluation Kit for BeagleBoard Black from Texas Instruments

The Texas Instruments DLPDLCR2000EVM is a demonstration cape designed to plug into a BeagleBone Black (BBB) and provide instant-on projection capabilities using a digital micromirror device and a relatively high-power RGB LED.


Projects Jul 09, 2018 by Mark Hughes
The World’s Largest “Ultrahigh-Sensitivity” Sensor Could Defend the Earth from Meteors

The World’s Largest “Ultrahigh-Sensitivity” Sensor Could Defend the Earth from Meteors

Canon has demonstrated the world's largest sensor at a whopping 400cm square that can be used in light levels as low as 0.3 lux. What challenges does such a sensor face and how could it be used to defend the earth?


News Jul 09, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
How To Control a DC Motor with an Arduino

How To Control a DC Motor with an Arduino

By connecting an L298 bridge IC to an Arduino, you can control a DC motor.


Projects Jul 07, 2018 by Tim Youngblood
What Is Mutual Inductance? A Guide for Circuit Designers

What Is Mutual Inductance? A Guide for Circuit Designers

Learn about mutual inductance and how it can influence an engineer’s approach to circuit and system design.


The Incredible Shrinking Circuit: Small PCBs and Smaller ICs in 2018

The Incredible Shrinking Circuit: Small PCBs and Smaller ICs in 2018

Electronic circuits are already small but they're getting smaller all the time. Micronnex and Invensas are two manufacturers whose technologies cannot be easily seen with the naked eye.


News Jul 06, 2018 by Mark Hughes
Feeling Flashy? Tone It Down with the Gentleman Maker’s Raspberry Pi Colorboringizer

Feeling Flashy? Tone It Down with the Gentleman Maker’s Raspberry Pi Colorboringizer

In this episode of the Gentleman Maker, we'll use a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, an Arduino Nano, and an Arduino Uno to create a handy system to rid ourselves of overly-colorful fashion choices.


Projects Jul 05, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
Precise Incline Measurement: A High-Stability 3-Axis Digital Accelerometer from STMicroelectronics

Precise Incline Measurement: A High-Stability 3-Axis Digital Accelerometer from STMicroelectronics

This article takes a look at the IIS3DHHC three-axis accelerometer from STMicroelectronics.


News Jul 05, 2018 by Mark Hughes