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The Calorimetric Principle at Work: New High-Performance MEMS Flow Sensor Modules from IDT

The Calorimetric Principle at Work: New High-Performance MEMS Flow Sensor Modules from IDT

IDT’s new flow sensors use the calorimetric principle and a special sensor coating to provide robustness and long-term reliability when measuring gases and liquids.


News Dec 04, 2017 by Nick Davis
Handling Fragile and Irregular PCBs in Processing and Testing Machines

Handling Fragile and Irregular PCBs in Processing and Testing Machines

Manufacturers can use fixtures or panels to secure or frame fragile, thin, or oddly shaped PCBs. This allows them to easily fit the boards in the standard assembly or inspection machines.


Omron G6K-2F-RF-V Relays | New Product Brief

Omron G6K-2F-RF-V Relays | New Product Brief

Omron’s G6K-2F-RF-V relays are miniature surface-mount, high-frequency relays for high-speed differential signal switching in semiconductor test, test and measurement, and communication equipment.


How to Generate a High-Precision Waveform Using a DAC and a Custom PCB

How to Generate a High-Precision Waveform Using a DAC and a Custom PCB

In this article, we’ll develop firmware that will serve as the basis for high-precision, high-speed signal generation.


Projects Dec 01, 2017 by Robert Keim
Space Agencies of the World: Oceania

Space Agencies of the World: Oceania

If you are an engineer interested in deep space communication or rocketry, you may be interested in these two newly established space agencies in Oceania.


News Dec 01, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Fixed-Point Representation: The Q Format and Addition Examples

Fixed-Point Representation: The Q Format and Addition Examples

Fixed-point representation allows us to use fractional numbers on low-cost integer hardware.


Optimizing Smart Water Meters: A New Ultrasonic-Sensing Microcontroller from TI

Optimizing Smart Water Meters: A New Ultrasonic-Sensing Microcontroller from TI

In this article, we look at TI's new integrated ultrasonic-sensing MCU—the MSP430FR6047—that can deliver more accurate measurement for smart water meters.


News Nov 30, 2017 by Nick Davis
NXP i.MX RT Crossover Processors | New Product Brief

NXP i.MX RT Crossover Processors | New Product Brief

NXP’s i.MX RT Crossover Processors are designed as a new class of embedded processor that combines the ease-of-use and real-time operation of microcontrollers with the performance and integration of application processors.


How to Check and Calibrate a Humidity Sensor

How to Check and Calibrate a Humidity Sensor

How accurate is your humidity sensor? Find out with this project.


Drones on Mars? NASA Projects May Soon Use Drones for Space Exploration

Drones on Mars? NASA Projects May Soon Use Drones for Space Exploration

Drone technology has found its way into a variety of applications ranging from recreational use, photography, security, climate monitoring, and even humanitarian aid. Another domain that we may soon see drones being used in: space exploration.


News Nov 29, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
SiFive Building RISC-V Ecosystem, One Partnership at a Time

SiFive Building RISC-V Ecosystem, One Partnership at a Time

The catalog of IPs includes security cores, Logic NVM technology, embedded analytics, and multicore debugging toolsets.


News Nov 28, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad
Teardown Tuesday: Solar-Powered Floating Water Fountain

Teardown Tuesday: Solar-Powered Floating Water Fountain

In this teardown, we examine the innards of a solar-powered floating water fountain by Feelle.


News Nov 28, 2017 by Nick Davis
Monolithic Power Systems mEZ Plug and Play Power Modules | New Product Brief

Monolithic Power Systems mEZ Plug and Play Power Modules | New Product Brief

MPS’ mEZ Plug & Play DC/DC power modules are wide-input, high-efficiency power solutions in an easy-to-use module for a broad range of applications.


Piezoresistive Sensing: A New Miniature MEMS Water-Resistant Digital Barometer from STMicro

Piezoresistive Sensing: A New Miniature MEMS Water-Resistant Digital Barometer from STMicro

STMicroelectronics showcases their new ultra-compact piezoresistive pressure sensor which functions as a digital barometer.


News Nov 27, 2017 by Nick Davis
Digilent Basys MX3 | New Product Brief

Digilent Basys MX3 | New Product Brief

Digilent’s Basys MX3 is a development platform based on the PIC32MX370 MCU with on-board audio IO, motor control, and motion sensing.


Infineon iMOTION Design Kit Platform | New Product Brief

Infineon iMOTION Design Kit Platform | New Product Brief

Infineon’s iMOTION modular application design kit platform consists of multiple control and power boards that can be paired together for sensored or sensorless 3-phase motor drive applications.


Breaking the System to Fix It: The “Hackers” That Hunt for Security Vulnerabilities

Breaking the System to Fix It: The “Hackers” That Hunt for Security Vulnerabilities

Sometimes the people trying to hack your devices are an important part of the security echo system.


News Nov 25, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Molex 2.4/5GHz Balanced Flex and PCB Antennas | New Product Brief

Molex 2.4/5GHz Balanced Flex and PCB Antennas | New Product Brief

Molex 2.4/5GHz Balanced Flex and PCB Antennas are designed for fast and easy integration into devices with Wi-Fi and other protocols using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.


How Would the FCC’s Repeal of Net Neutrality Regulation Impact the Internet of Things?

How Would the FCC’s Repeal of Net Neutrality Regulation Impact the Internet of Things?

The IoT was largely built during a period of guaranteed equal access to connectivity. What would happen to it if the FCC repeals "net neutrality" regulations?


News Nov 24, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Renesas Synergy Platform | Featured Product Spotlight

Renesas Synergy Platform | Featured Product Spotlight

The Renesas Synergy Platform includes hardware and software that are tightly integrated to shorten design cycles and reduce total cost of ownership.