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ams introduces a sensor solution for IoT applications operating under harsh conditions.

ams introduces a sensor solution for IoT applications operating under harsh conditions.

TE Connectivity’s Sliver internal cabled interconnects allow for extended reach, more design freedom, and lower cost…

TE Connectivity’s Sliver internal cabled interconnects allow for extended reach, more design freedom, and lower cost for high-speed IO connections.

DLR’s Robotic and Mechatronics Centre — part of the German Aerospace Center, which oversees the country’s space…

DLR’s Robotic and Mechatronics Centre — part of the German Aerospace Center, which oversees the country’s space program — recently conducted successful trials of its SUPVIS Justin humanoid robot.

STMicroelectronics’ STSPIN32F0 is a system-in-package that reduces the number of components and design complexity for…

STMicroelectronics’ STSPIN32F0 is a system-in-package that reduces the number of components and design complexity for driving three-phase BLDC motors.

In this article, we discuss why PCB copper traces should be plated, and we’ll review various plating materials and…

In this article, we discuss why PCB copper traces should be plated, and we’ll review various plating materials and plating methods.

Sometimes pennies saved in the design and manufacturing process can cost dollars later. This article visits the hidden…

Sometimes pennies saved in the design and manufacturing process can cost dollars later. This article visits the hidden costs of sourcing cheap components.

The Digi Connect Sensor+ is a battery-powered cellular gateway for monitoring sensors in remote locations and harsh environments.

The Digi Connect Sensor+ is a battery-powered cellular gateway for monitoring sensors in remote locations and harsh environments.

Let's interface an ultrasonic sensor and a lighting system! In this project, we'll design a sensor subsystem and then use…

Let's interface an ultrasonic sensor and a lighting system! In this project, we'll design a sensor subsystem and then use it in a parking sensor application.

AI-enabled drones hope to improve swimmer safety at places where shark attack numbers remain high.

AI-enabled drones hope to improve swimmer safety at places where shark attack numbers remain high.

Analog Devices’ HMC8205 is a GaN RF amplifier that provides high gain, high power, and high efficiency with an…

Analog Devices’ HMC8205 is a GaN RF amplifier that provides high gain, high power, and high efficiency with an instantaneous bandwidth of 300 MHz to 6 GHz.

Google’s AutoML system, first announced in May 2017, has demonstrated the ability to replicate and produce other…

Google’s AutoML system, first announced in May 2017, has demonstrated the ability to replicate and produce other machine learning systems that are more powerful and efficient than the best human-designed machine learning systems that currently exist.

Digi International's ConnectCore 6UL SBC Pro is a highly flexible Pico-ITX single board computer for developing or…

Digi International's ConnectCore 6UL SBC Pro is a highly flexible Pico-ITX single board computer for developing or deploying powerful, secure, and connected devices.

Amazon was granted US patent number 9,778,653 on Oct. 3 titled "Systems, Devices and Methods Delivering Energy Using an…

Amazon was granted US patent number 9,778,653 on Oct. 3 titled "Systems, Devices and Methods Delivering Energy Using an Uncrewed Autonomous Vehicle". The abstract of the patent describes a system which is capable of a rendez-vous with a moving vehicle to provide additional power on the go—an interesting and exciting blend of two of the tech industry’s fastest growing domains.

While it can be challenging to design electronic versions of precision tools, in this Industry Article we design an…

While it can be challenging to design electronic versions of precision tools, in this Industry Article we design an electronic level that matches the features of a conventional tool.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of an Amazon Fire TV.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of an Amazon Fire TV.

Intel’s Movidius Neural Compute Stick is a USB stick for development and offline deployment of deep learning…

Intel’s Movidius Neural Compute Stick is a USB stick for development and offline deployment of deep learning applications to edge devices.

This article aims to explain the logarithmic laws of companding and the methods of implementation along with the effects…

This article aims to explain the logarithmic laws of companding and the methods of implementation along with the effects these methods bring into the PCM-based telephone systems.

The correct crimping tool can make a world of difference—just ask assembly technicians.

The correct crimping tool can make a world of difference—just ask assembly technicians.

New technologies positively advertise constant microphone monitoring--but is it what consumers want?

New technologies positively advertise constant microphone monitoring--but is it what consumers want?