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Just as we are finding more and more ways to attach devices to ourselves, we have now begun to attach them to animals,…

Just as we are finding more and more ways to attach devices to ourselves, we have now begun to attach them to animals, too, for a variety of reasons.

Wireless charging is the next natural step for mobile electronics. However, there is an ongoing race among a variety of…

Wireless charging is the next natural step for mobile electronics. However, there is an ongoing race among a variety of charging standards, making it this generation's Betamax vs VHS.

Researchers from CCNY and Purdue have created a working photonic hypercrystal, achieving 20x spontaneous emission rate…

Researchers from CCNY and Purdue have created a working photonic hypercrystal, achieving 20x spontaneous emission rate and 100x light coupling.

Microchip’s PIC32MX470 Curiosity Development Board is designed for rapid prototyping based on the PIC32MX470 MCU, a…

Microchip’s PIC32MX470 Curiosity Development Board is designed for rapid prototyping based on the PIC32MX470 MCU, a highly integrated MCU capable of handling complex code.

The Google Assistant SDK for Raspberry Pi was recently released. With so many options for an AI assistant on your RPi,…

The Google Assistant SDK for Raspberry Pi was recently released. With so many options for an AI assistant on your RPi, how do you choose which one to try first?

Hall-effect-based ICs such as the A1337 can help your device to perform a variety of sensor tasks related to angular motion.

Hall-effect-based ICs such as the A1337 can help your device to perform a variety of sensor tasks related to angular motion.

Lumileds’ LUXEON MX LED Module is a high-power, multi-die emitter that allows instant efficiency upgrades to existing…

Lumileds’ LUXEON MX LED Module is a high-power, multi-die emitter that allows instant efficiency upgrades to existing designs based on the LUXEON M series.

This article presents a look at the basic signal operations performed over the independent variable(s) affecting the…

This article presents a look at the basic signal operations performed over the independent variable(s) affecting the signal and the scenarios in which they find their application.

Inductors such as the ADL3225V devices are useful when you want to use just one conductor to transfer both signal and power.

Inductors such as the ADL3225V devices are useful when you want to use just one conductor to transfer both signal and power.

In this teardown, we examine the guts of 3M's hearing protection device which comes with a built-in AM/FM radio and is…

In this teardown, we examine the guts of 3M's hearing protection device which comes with a built-in AM/FM radio and is capable of playing music from your MP3 player.

Passive intermodulation represents the intermodulation products generated when two or more signals transit through a…

Passive intermodulation represents the intermodulation products generated when two or more signals transit through a passive device with nonlinear properties. The interaction of mechanical components generally causes nonlinear elements.

Global demands for NAND Flash Memory has far outstripped production. Here's some info on why and how this shortage occurred.

Global demands for NAND Flash Memory has far outstripped production. Here's some info on why and how this shortage occurred.

Intel’s RealSense Camera SR300 is a front-facing 1080p camera with 3D depth capabilities.

Intel’s RealSense Camera SR300 is a front-facing 1080p camera with 3D depth capabilities.

In this article, we’ll take a look at the ADPD10x series, which gives you an example of how a highly integrated IC can…

In this article, we’ll take a look at the ADPD10x series, which gives you an example of how a highly integrated IC can simplify your optical applications.

Researchers from the United States Naval Research Laboratory have found a way to stop dendrite formation in zinc…

Researchers from the United States Naval Research Laboratory have found a way to stop dendrite formation in zinc batteries allowing the option for them to recharge.

Protection and filtering solutions aren’t a new concept, but as systems gain more connectivity in smaller packages,…

Protection and filtering solutions aren’t a new concept, but as systems gain more connectivity in smaller packages, they are more important than ever.

NXP’s S32K144EVB evaluation board is a flexible development system for automotive and high-reliability industrial applications.

NXP’s S32K144EVB evaluation board is a flexible development system for automotive and high-reliability industrial applications.

ARM and x86 are the two most common processor families on the planet. What are their strengths, weaknesses, and applications?

ARM and x86 are the two most common processor families on the planet. What are their strengths, weaknesses, and applications?

Connecting two parts of a system becomes complicated when your signals are up in the gigahertz range. Let’s take a look…

Connecting two parts of a system becomes complicated when your signals are up in the gigahertz range. Let’s take a look at some new cabling options.