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The BeagleBone Blue is now available. You can learn more about this open source robotics computer and its BeagleBone…

The BeagleBone Blue is now available. You can learn more about this open source robotics computer and its BeagleBone predecessors here.

Researchers have developed double-heterojunction nanorods which can be biased to both send and receive light—in other…

Researchers have developed double-heterojunction nanorods which can be biased to both send and receive light—in other words, a device that is both an LED and solar cell, capable of emitting and absorbing light.

The D28V0H1U2P5Q is a unidirectional TVS that is intended specifically for the harsh automotive environment.

The D28V0H1U2P5Q is a unidirectional TVS that is intended specifically for the harsh automotive environment.

AAC writer Johnathan Powell investigated Dataplicity, a program that allows remote access to and control of Raspberry…

AAC writer Johnathan Powell investigated Dataplicity, a program that allows remote access to and control of Raspberry Pis. Here are his conclusions.

NXP’s JN5179 wireless MCUs are built as modular solutions using ZigBee 3.0, ZigBee Pro, and Thread protocols.

NXP’s JN5179 wireless MCUs are built as modular solutions using ZigBee 3.0, ZigBee Pro, and Thread protocols.

This article describes the cause and effect of total harmonic distortion (THD) in power systems. Some means of improving…

This article describes the cause and effect of total harmonic distortion (THD) in power systems. Some means of improving THD are also discussed.

Could customizable single-board computers ever compete with PCs?

Could customizable single-board computers ever compete with PCs?

Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52840 preview development kit provides developers an extensible platform for Bluetooth 5 projects.

Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52840 preview development kit provides developers an extensible platform for Bluetooth 5 projects.

In this teardown, we look at the Hiluckey solar charger with an inbuilt lithium-ion battery.

In this teardown, we look at the Hiluckey solar charger with an inbuilt lithium-ion battery.

This article will briefly discuss isolation in the process control analog input module and the traditional approaches to…

This article will briefly discuss isolation in the process control analog input module and the traditional approaches to achieving this. It then outlines an alternative high density, easy to design channel-to-channel isolation analog input module architecture.

In this News Brief, Wind River introduces advancement to the Industrial IoT with a new software virtualization platform…

In this News Brief, Wind River introduces advancement to the Industrial IoT with a new software virtualization platform for cloud infrastructure.

Infineon’s IR3883 is a 3 A integrated POL converter for servers, storage, and communications infrastructure.

Infineon’s IR3883 is a 3 A integrated POL converter for servers, storage, and communications infrastructure.

This article will help the reader understand the different types of power semiconductors: how they work, their key…

This article will help the reader understand the different types of power semiconductors: how they work, their key parameters, and trade-offs.

The CIA has a trove of tools that takes advantages of exploits in connected devices. Have we set ourselves up for a…

The CIA has a trove of tools that takes advantages of exploits in connected devices. Have we set ourselves up for a perfect storm of constant surveillance and vulnerability?

The use of photonics in networking and electronics is one of many possible solutions for handling the growing demand on…

The use of photonics in networking and electronics is one of many possible solutions for handling the growing demand on data centers.

Hirose KN27 LED lighting module connectors are small-current and have a 2-point contact design.

Hirose KN27 LED lighting module connectors are small-current and have a 2-point contact design.

Quaternions are mathematical operators that are used to rotate and stretch vectors. This article provides an overview to…

Quaternions are mathematical operators that are used to rotate and stretch vectors. This article provides an overview to aid in understanding the need for quaternions.

In this article we’ll look at three new components for amplifying and processing audio signals.

In this article we’ll look at three new components for amplifying and processing audio signals.

Maxim just released the MAXREFDES155 development kit and reference design aimed to secure IoT systems. Learn more about it here.

Maxim just released the MAXREFDES155 development kit and reference design aimed to secure IoT systems. Learn more about it here.