In this project, we will create the Sun Informer, a device that will alert us when the sun comes out and then alert us when we have been out for too long.
In this project, we will create the Sun Informer, a device that will alert us when the sun comes out and then alert us when we have been out for too long.
The FC4T series uses a flip chip design that provides more at a lower cost. Resistors are available from 5 to 100 mΩ,…
The FC4T series uses a flip chip design that provides more at a lower cost. Resistors are available from 5 to 100 mΩ, with tolerance as low as 0.5%.
Panasonic Grid-EYE Narrow Angle Infrared Array Sensors offer a narrower field of view than standard Grid-EYE array sensors.
Panasonic Grid-EYE Narrow Angle Infrared Array Sensors offer a narrower field of view than standard Grid-EYE array sensors.
This article provides an overview of the various fuse options that are available to designers of low-voltage circuits.
This article provides an overview of the various fuse options that are available to designers of low-voltage circuits.
Here's a look at some major milestones in hardware history for the month of April beginning in 1957 with the invention of…
Here's a look at some major milestones in hardware history for the month of April beginning in 1957 with the invention of FORTRAN to the introduction of the Windows 3.1 operating system in 1992.
Maxim Integrated’s MAXM15462 is a compact step-down power module that combines the benefits of Maxim’s switching…
Maxim Integrated’s MAXM15462 is a compact step-down power module that combines the benefits of Maxim’s switching regulators with the size and plug-and-play simplicity of an LDO.
Looking at the electrification of the powertrain, this article explores why 48-volt architecture makes sense and then…
Looking at the electrification of the powertrain, this article explores why 48-volt architecture makes sense and then takes a look at some of the different mounting options for 48-volt starter generators.
In this teardown, we open up a six-pack sequential battery-charging station, from Milwaukee.
In this teardown, we open up a six-pack sequential battery-charging station, from Milwaukee.
STMicroelectronics ACEPACK IGBT Modules are highly integrated power conversion modules for industrial motor drives, solar…
STMicroelectronics ACEPACK IGBT Modules are highly integrated power conversion modules for industrial motor drives, solar panels, welding, and power management solutions from 3 kW to 30 kW.
This article provides an overview of some subtle yet important aspects of fuse functionality and design.
This article provides an overview of some subtle yet important aspects of fuse functionality and design.
Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52840 Multi-Protocol SoC is an ultra-low power, highly flexible SoC for short-range wireless…
Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52840 Multi-Protocol SoC is an ultra-low power, highly flexible SoC for short-range wireless applications, including advanced wearables, IoT devices, advanced remote controls, and gaming controllers.
This article helps you understand what PNP transistors are, how they’re used, and why they’re less common than NPN…
This article helps you understand what PNP transistors are, how they’re used, and why they’re less common than NPN transistors.
If you could build your dream bench, what would you put on it?
If you could build your dream bench, what would you put on it?
STMicroelectronics recently announced their new laser-ranging time-of-flight sensor with a range of up to 4 meters.
STMicroelectronics recently announced their new laser-ranging time-of-flight sensor with a range of up to 4 meters.
Analog Devices offers a broad family of low dropout linear regulators, including positive, negative, and extended…
Analog Devices offers a broad family of low dropout linear regulators, including positive, negative, and extended temperature regulators.
How is Stanford making use of high-speed memory in their latest research initiative?
How is Stanford making use of high-speed memory in their latest research initiative?
This News Brief looks at Infineon's Intelligent Power Module (IPM), the MIPAQ Pro, which has been updated for use in…
This News Brief looks at Infineon's Intelligent Power Module (IPM), the MIPAQ Pro, which has been updated for use in smart grid applications.
Vishay’s TransZorb TVS SMBJ-D series is designed to protect sensitive devices against transients from secondary…
Vishay’s TransZorb TVS SMBJ-D series is designed to protect sensitive devices against transients from secondary lightning strikes and inductive load switching.
Renesas Electronics’ RX130 Starter Kit is a compact development kit for the RX130 Group of ultra-low power,…
Renesas Electronics’ RX130 Starter Kit is a compact development kit for the RX130 Group of ultra-low power, cost-optimized MCUs for touch-based applications.
Sudipta Chakraborty is the Director of Energy Systems at OPAL-RT. In this Engineer Spotlight, he speaks about challenges…
Sudipta Chakraborty is the Director of Energy Systems at OPAL-RT. In this Engineer Spotlight, he speaks about challenges facing power system design, how hardware-in-the-loop simulations are important for problem-solving with grid integration, and his work on the IEEE-1547 standard for power grid test procedures.