Historically, FPGAs have been challenging to work with. To combat that reputation, Xilinx developed programmable devices that simplify—and accelerate—the…
Historically, FPGAs have been challenging to work with. To combat that reputation, Xilinx developed programmable devices that simplify—and accelerate—the implementation of customized hardware development.
Everyone needs a negative voltage rail eventually, but most only have a single rail supply. This project will show you…
Everyone needs a negative voltage rail eventually, but most only have a single rail supply. This project will show you how to build a negative voltage generator that runs off a single rail supply!
This article discusses the PCB layout for a power-supply circuit that generates a regulated 3.3 V rail from a small solar cell.
This article discusses the PCB layout for a power-supply circuit that generates a regulated 3.3 V rail from a small solar cell.
The LT8582 is a new dual channel DC/DC converter from Linear Technology.
The LT8582 is a new dual channel DC/DC converter from Linear Technology.
The Vishay BCcomponents 225 EDLC-R ENYCAP series offer a high power density, have a ruggedized construction to withstand…
The Vishay BCcomponents 225 EDLC-R ENYCAP series offer a high power density, have a ruggedized construction to withstand use in high humidity applications, and provide an exceptionally long life at lower operating temperatures.
Today’s roundup touches on how resistive RAM could change artificial intelligence applications, what to expect with…
Today’s roundup touches on how resistive RAM could change artificial intelligence applications, what to expect with upcoming DDR5 RAM specifications, and the latest news on 3D NAND flash memory.
This article discusses a 3.3 V power-supply circuit that is built around an inductorless DC/DC converter and a solar cell.
This article discusses a 3.3 V power-supply circuit that is built around an inductorless DC/DC converter and a solar cell.
This article reviews the fundamental features of an effective protection scheme, highlights the shortcoming of a typical…
This article reviews the fundamental features of an effective protection scheme, highlights the shortcoming of a typical protection implementation—such as a high bill of materials and PC board size occupation—and introduces a new family of integrated, highly flexible protection ICs that address these concerns.
Here’s a look at some of the ways NFC is already being used on your smartphone.
Here’s a look at some of the ways NFC is already being used on your smartphone.
This article discusses digital down-conversion which is a digital-signal-processing technique widely used in digital…
This article discusses digital down-conversion which is a digital-signal-processing technique widely used in digital radio receivers.
Researchers from Soochow University have developed a prototype solar panel that can harvest energy from rain. Could this…
Researchers from Soochow University have developed a prototype solar panel that can harvest energy from rain. Could this be a new direction for solar energy or is it merely a neat science project?
This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I…
This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I designed: the WiCard.
With the SteamVR HDK and on-market headsets in tow, Black Box VR created their own unique resistance hardware to develop…
With the SteamVR HDK and on-market headsets in tow, Black Box VR created their own unique resistance hardware to develop an intensive fitness routine that feels more like a world-saving mission.
Touch displays often require specialized touch controllers to drive displays, which can bump up the cost of final…
Touch displays often require specialized touch controllers to drive displays, which can bump up the cost of final products. To mitigate cost increases, Microchip has just released a free touch library for use with most PIC, AVR, and SAM microcontrollers.
Quad flat no-lead and discrete (or dual) flat no-lead packages provide a welcome increase in component density on a PCB…
Quad flat no-lead and discrete (or dual) flat no-lead packages provide a welcome increase in component density on a PCB area by eliminating leads. However, the solder connection quality cannot be tested by automated optical inspection. This article explores solutions to this often costly problem.
This article discusses details that will help you choose the right kind of solar cell and successfully incorporate it…
This article discusses details that will help you choose the right kind of solar cell and successfully incorporate it into your next project.
Omron’s B5W-LD0101 is a high precision air quality sensor that can detect particles as small as 0.5 µm, for more…
Omron’s B5W-LD0101 is a high precision air quality sensor that can detect particles as small as 0.5 µm, for more accurate sensing of the 2.5µm standard for fine inhalable particles.
New design resources are becoming available as RF front-ends enter into high gear amid the 5G and IoT take-off.
New design resources are becoming available as RF front-ends enter into high gear amid the 5G and IoT take-off.
This article presents the equivalent circuit for a solar cell and discusses some implementation details.
This article presents the equivalent circuit for a solar cell and discusses some implementation details.
FPGAs (field-programmable gate arrays) are undeniably powerful. Now, makers will also have a platform to allow them to…
FPGAs (field-programmable gate arrays) are undeniably powerful. Now, makers will also have a platform to allow them to harness this technology.
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