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An Introduction to Motion Sensors: PIR, Tilt, Force, and More

An Introduction to Motion Sensors: PIR, Tilt, Force, and More

Learn about various movement-type sensors including accelerometers, tilt sensors, vibration sensors, PIR (passive infrared) sensors, and rotation sensors.


California’s Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Aims to Turn Traffic into Green Energy

California’s Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Aims to Turn Traffic into Green Energy

California wants to turn one of its weaknesses—its traffic—into an energy-harvesting strength.


News Jun 19, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Intel Optane Memory Modules | New Product Brief

Intel Optane Memory Modules | New Product Brief

Intel Optane Memory modules are the result of the 3D XPoint memory paired with Intel IP to deliver unprecedented performance.


Voyager Mission Anniversary Celebration Series: Introduction

Voyager Mission Anniversary Celebration Series: Introduction

In the Summer of 2017, the Voyager spacecraft will celebrate 40 years in space. All About Circuits looks at the engineering accomplishments that made this trip possible.


News Jun 18, 2017 by Mark Hughes
From Ancient Binary to Silicon Chips: Logic Through History

From Ancient Binary to Silicon Chips: Logic Through History

Digital logic as we know it today required collaboration from thousands of people over thousands of years.


CUI’s PBO-3 and PBO-5 Ultra-Compact Open Frame AC-DC Power Supplies | New Product Brief

CUI’s PBO-3 and PBO-5 Ultra-Compact Open Frame AC-DC Power Supplies | New Product Brief

CUI’s PBO-3 and PBO-5 series are 3 W and 5 W ultra-compact open frame AC-DC power supplies with efficiency up to 80%.


The Basics of SSRs (Solid-State Relays): The Switching Device

The Basics of SSRs (Solid-State Relays): The Switching Device

An introduction to the basic operation of solid-state relays with a focus on the output devices in today’s SSRs.


When You Really Need Low-Dropout Regulation: A New LDO from Diodes Incorporated

When You Really Need Low-Dropout Regulation: A New LDO from Diodes Incorporated

Linear regulators such as the AP7380 series can offer convenience, simplicity, and flexibility in terms of input voltage.


News Jun 16, 2017 by Robert Keim
Build a Soil Moisture Sensor with the ADICUP Evaluation Board from Analog Devices

Build a Soil Moisture Sensor with the ADICUP Evaluation Board from Analog Devices

With all this hot weather this summer, we need to keep our plants well-fed. That's where the Debra 2 Moisture Sensor comes in!


Projects Jun 15, 2017 by Ryan Jones
Interconnects Are Important, Too: New High-Speed Cabling from TE Connectivity

Interconnects Are Important, Too: New High-Speed Cabling from TE Connectivity

Harsh environments and high signal frequencies call for cables that can perform reliably under demanding conditions.


News Jun 15, 2017 by Robert Keim
Analog Devices HMC8500 Amplifiers | New Product Brief

Analog Devices HMC8500 Amplifiers | New Product Brief

Analog Devices HMC8500 are high gain, high efficiency, wideband gallium nitride RF power amplifiers capable of an output greater than 10 W.


Radio Meets Fiber Optics: RF Over Fiber

Radio Meets Fiber Optics: RF Over Fiber

Radio Over Fiber (ROF) combines RF and optics, providing optical links to replace strategic portions of cellular, satellite, and copper based systems.


Embedded Motor Control: A New Microcontroller Family from Microchip

Embedded Motor Control: A New Microcontroller Family from Microchip

Ongoing developments in microcontroller performance and integration continue with product lines such as the PIC32MK.


News Jun 14, 2017 by Robert Keim
Teardown Tuesday: USB CD Drive

Teardown Tuesday: USB CD Drive

Check out the insides of a USB CD drive in this Teardown Tuesday!


News Jun 13, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Adding a Capacitive Touch Display Module to the BeagleBone Black

Adding a Capacitive Touch Display Module to the BeagleBone Black

Pair a BeagleBone Black with a capacitive touch LCD display to create a development platform for small, cost-effective solutions.


The Importance of Wireless Communication for ADAS and Autonomous Vehicles

The Importance of Wireless Communication for ADAS and Autonomous Vehicles

Vehicles are getting smarter and part of that is allowing them to "talk" to one another.


News Jun 13, 2017 by Kate Smith
An Introduction to Laser Diodes

An Introduction to Laser Diodes

Learn about the laser diode, including package types, applications, drive circuitry, and some laser diode specifications.


Understanding Mesh Networking: The Future of Wireless Connectivity

Understanding Mesh Networking: The Future of Wireless Connectivity

Want to know more about mesh networking? Check out this intro.


News Jun 12, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Sunday Roundup: Health-Monitoring Cars, VR Device Testing, and Emma’s Watch

Sunday Roundup: Health-Monitoring Cars, VR Device Testing, and Emma’s Watch

Catch up on some EE-related devices and programs: cars that monitor your health, VR systems that help test medical devices, and a wearable designed to help reduce hand tremors.


News Jun 11, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
New SoC Family from TI Simplifies Ethernet Communication to Lower Manufacturing Costs

New SoC Family from TI Simplifies Ethernet Communication to Lower Manufacturing Costs

This News Brief takes a look at the Sitara AMIC110 SoC from Texas Instruments.


News Jun 10, 2017 by Karissa Manske