In this teardown, we disassemble a powered 1x2 HDMI splitter (one input to two outputs) that supports a multitude of data transfer resolutions, including 1080P,…
In this teardown, we disassemble a powered 1x2 HDMI splitter (one input to two outputs) that supports a multitude of data transfer resolutions, including 1080P, UHD/4K, and 3D.
Maxim's DS28E38 Deep Cover Secure ECDSA Authenticators integrate Maxim's ChipDNA PUF technology and offer robust,…
Maxim's DS28E38 Deep Cover Secure ECDSA Authenticators integrate Maxim's ChipDNA PUF technology and offer robust, effective protection against security attacks.
This article will discuss the VHDL integer data type.
This article will discuss the VHDL integer data type.
A new DC/DC converter that offers boost, SEPIC, and voltage inverting functionality, making it suitable for a variety of…
A new DC/DC converter that offers boost, SEPIC, and voltage inverting functionality, making it suitable for a variety of applications from automotive to telecom to portable electronics.
From the invention of the integrated circuit to surviving the Y2K problem, January has been an interesting month in…
From the invention of the integrated circuit to surviving the Y2K problem, January has been an interesting month in history hardware. Here is a roundup of a few pieces of hardware history still saved in memory.
Microchip's SAM L Series MCUs are ultra-low-power Arm Cortex-M0+ based MCUs that are designed specifically for IoT and to…
Microchip's SAM L Series MCUs are ultra-low-power Arm Cortex-M0+ based MCUs that are designed specifically for IoT and to enable applications with a battery life of 10 or more years.
Embrace the power of Power over Ethernet with Microchip's Ethernet of Everything!
Embrace the power of Power over Ethernet with Microchip's Ethernet of Everything!
TDK has just released a new line of piezo actuators with haptic feedback. The PiezoHap comes in three compact sizes -…
TDK has just released a new line of piezo actuators with haptic feedback. The PiezoHap comes in three compact sizes - 2.5G, 7G, and 15G, with a large acceleration of 2.5 g. 7 g, and 15 g, respectfully, under a load of 100 grams.
STMicroelectronics introduces their new family of micropower high-precision voltage reference ICs.
STMicroelectronics introduces their new family of micropower high-precision voltage reference ICs.
This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explains a fairly straightforward circuit that can be used as…
This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explains a fairly straightforward circuit that can be used as part of an analog oscillator.
Texas Instruments recently announced a new nanopower, dual-channel, programmable sensor monitor to help designers…
Texas Instruments recently announced a new nanopower, dual-channel, programmable sensor monitor to help designers optimize system power.
A couple of AR reference designs showcased at CES 2018 demonstrate how the barriers to entry are coming down for smart…
A couple of AR reference designs showcased at CES 2018 demonstrate how the barriers to entry are coming down for smart glasses and HMDs.
Some people think that bigger is better, but whoever designed TE Connectivity’s Potter & Brumfield 30A relay T9G series…
Some people think that bigger is better, but whoever designed TE Connectivity’s Potter & Brumfield 30A relay T9G series clearly disagrees.
Intel NUC 7 Kits feature 7th generation Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors for a faster, more responsive experience in…
Intel NUC 7 Kits feature 7th generation Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors for a faster, more responsive experience in a small form factor, low-power PC
This article will first review classifications for the VHDL data types, and then it will discuss the enumerated type.
This article will first review classifications for the VHDL data types, and then it will discuss the enumerated type.
IDT’s new high-performance MEMS relative humidity and temperature sensor requires no user calibration and comes in four…
IDT’s new high-performance MEMS relative humidity and temperature sensor requires no user calibration and comes in four different accuracy levels.
The Wi-Fi Alliance, which manages the certification standard for Wi-Fi devices, has announced enhancements to the Wi-Fi…
The Wi-Fi Alliance, which manages the certification standard for Wi-Fi devices, has announced enhancements to the Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) protocol, as well as a pending arrival of a new WPA3 protocol.
This 12-part “Resolving the Signal” series aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of noise in delta-sigma…
This 12-part “Resolving the Signal” series aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of noise in delta-sigma ADCs. In part 1 of this series, I’ll focus on ADC noise fundamentals.
In this teardown, we open up a battery-operated digital pH meter, from HealthyWiser.
In this teardown, we open up a battery-operated digital pH meter, from HealthyWiser.
Infineon’s BCR430U Low Drop Voltage LED Driver IC efficiently controls up to 100 mA of LED current without using an…
Infineon’s BCR430U Low Drop Voltage LED Driver IC efficiently controls up to 100 mA of LED current without using an external power transistor.