In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of a Square chip reader.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of a Square chip reader.
The technology behind noise-cancelling headphones has been around since the 1970s, but in recent years, the technology…
The technology behind noise-cancelling headphones has been around since the 1970s, but in recent years, the technology has been brought to broader applications.
Engineers from the University of Columbia have created an artificial muscle that can lift over 1000 times its own weight.
Engineers from the University of Columbia have created an artificial muscle that can lift over 1000 times its own weight.
Hertha Marks Ayrton was a mathematician, scientist, inventor, and the first female member of the IEE and Royal Society of…
Hertha Marks Ayrton was a mathematician, scientist, inventor, and the first female member of the IEE and Royal Society of London. Her accomplishments as an electrical engineer and women's rights activist have gone largely unnoticed until recently.
This article will review the basics of the frequency sampling method for designing FIR filters.
This article will review the basics of the frequency sampling method for designing FIR filters.
Currently, under FAA rules, drones can only be operated during day-time hours, and within "civil twilight" hours,…
Currently, under FAA rules, drones can only be operated during day-time hours, and within "civil twilight" hours, typcially 30 minutes before or after the sun sets.
We’ll use real collision data to refine the detection algorithm, and even better, we’ll confirm that the system…
We’ll use real collision data to refine the detection algorithm, and even better, we’ll confirm that the system actually works.
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed the first wide-area backscatter communication system, the LoRa…
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed the first wide-area backscatter communication system, the LoRa Backscatter, that is not only is low-power and cost-efficient at 10 cents per unit, but also provides long-range communication of up to 2.8 km.
Analog Devices ADRF5020 and ADRF5021 silicon switches provide high isolation and low insertion loss from as low as 9 kHz…
Analog Devices ADRF5020 and ADRF5021 silicon switches provide high isolation and low insertion loss from as low as 9 kHz to 30 GHz for signals up to 24 dBm with CMOS and TTL compatible control.
Researchers introduce a modular robot powered by vacuums instead of pressurized air.
Researchers introduce a modular robot powered by vacuums instead of pressurized air.
In this teardown, we unscrew screws and disconnect plastic pieces to reveal the magical innards of this mini air compressor.
In this teardown, we unscrew screws and disconnect plastic pieces to reveal the magical innards of this mini air compressor.
In this multipart industrial IoT series, we will break down and explore the fundamental aspects of the edge node…
In this multipart industrial IoT series, we will break down and explore the fundamental aspects of the edge node interpretation within the larger IoT framework: sensing, measuring, interpreting, and connecting data, with additional consideration for power management and security.
The popular open source LimeSDR USB stick programmable software-defined radio is about to get a smaller, cheaper little brother.
The popular open source LimeSDR USB stick programmable software-defined radio is about to get a smaller, cheaper little brother.
Honeywell’s SEK001 sensor evaluation kit is an Arduino shield for demonstrating Honeywell’s TruStability RSC series…
Honeywell’s SEK001 sensor evaluation kit is an Arduino shield for demonstrating Honeywell’s TruStability RSC series pressure sensors.
A Picaxe 08M2 microcontroller and an HIH6030 sensor team up to easily control a ventilation fan using temperature or…
A Picaxe 08M2 microcontroller and an HIH6030 sensor team up to easily control a ventilation fan using temperature or humidity or both.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently announced six additions to its Electronic Resurgence…
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently announced six additions to its Electronic Resurgence Initiative (ERI), using the talents (and funding) of the US military to solve issues that practicing designers see coming in the industry.
AI image recognition has uses across industries, from the personal to the professional.
AI image recognition has uses across industries, from the personal to the professional.
Bosch Sensortec’s BME680 combines gas, air pressure, humidity, and ambient temperature sensing into a small, low-cost,…
Bosch Sensortec’s BME680 combines gas, air pressure, humidity, and ambient temperature sensing into a small, low-cost, and low power package for IoT, mobile, and wearable devices.
The Beagleboard Foundation has released their smallest BeagleBone to date. What can this $25 SBC do?
The Beagleboard Foundation has released their smallest BeagleBone to date. What can this $25 SBC do?
This article takes a look at how current- or next-generation technologies can provide the potential for innovative…
This article takes a look at how current- or next-generation technologies can provide the potential for innovative applications and the problems and solutions that may arise.
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