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Detecting, decoding, and displaying IR (Infrared) signal data is interesting, but using those signals to control stuff is…

Detecting, decoding, and displaying IR (Infrared) signal data is interesting, but using those signals to control stuff is more interesting . . . and sometimes useful. Read on to learn how.

Sometimes you need to block electrical current while allowing information to pass. In this article, we’ll look at three…

Sometimes you need to block electrical current while allowing information to pass. In this article, we’ll look at three new isolation products.

Chinese engineers are developing a drone capable of transporting people via autonomous flight.

Chinese engineers are developing a drone capable of transporting people via autonomous flight.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we will be looking at the innards of a Mercury remote power plug that uses a remote to control…

In this Teardown Tuesday, we will be looking at the innards of a Mercury remote power plug that uses a remote to control power sockets.

An overview of research being done on the use of carbon nanotubes in cabling.

An overview of research being done on the use of carbon nanotubes in cabling.

NASA scientists work to make ICs more durable to survive the harsh conditions of the surface of Venus.

NASA scientists work to make ICs more durable to survive the harsh conditions of the surface of Venus.

Maxim’s MAXREFDES130 is a building automation shield for prototyping with Arduino and mbed platforms.

Maxim’s MAXREFDES130 is a building automation shield for prototyping with Arduino and mbed platforms.

Total harmonic distortion (THD) is a measurement that tells you how much of the distortion of a voltage or current is due…

Total harmonic distortion (THD) is a measurement that tells you how much of the distortion of a voltage or current is due to harmonics in the signal.

A think tank hopes to unite vehicle manufacturers and users in a common goal of security.

A think tank hopes to unite vehicle manufacturers and users in a common goal of security.

MIT has created transformable inflatables with various materials through a heat-sealing approach. Materials such as…

MIT has created transformable inflatables with various materials through a heat-sealing approach. Materials such as paper, plastics, and fabrics can be used to create interactive wearables and soft robotics.

In this article we’ll take a look at three new semiconductor products to keep in mind for your next wireless system.

In this article we’ll take a look at three new semiconductor products to keep in mind for your next wireless system.

Low power consumption has become an important design goal in many electronic systems. This article introduces essential…

Low power consumption has become an important design goal in many electronic systems. This article introduces essential concepts and techniques.

A new polarimetry method allows discovery of properties of thin-film semiconductors made of transition metal dichalcogenides.

A new polarimetry method allows discovery of properties of thin-film semiconductors made of transition metal dichalcogenides.

This article takes a look at the activity of op amps in different power sequence situations, analyzes possible issues,…

This article takes a look at the activity of op amps in different power sequence situations, analyzes possible issues, and presents some suggestions.

Millimeter wave frequencies have the potential to provide a solution to the growing demand for bandwidth and high-speed…

Millimeter wave frequencies have the potential to provide a solution to the growing demand for bandwidth and high-speed communication needs.

Interview with Gay Gordon-Byrne, Executive Director of The Repair Association

Interview with Gay Gordon-Byrne, Executive Director of The Repair Association

Some tips for choosing the right the type of cable for your desired application.

Some tips for choosing the right the type of cable for your desired application.

Rice University students have determined that chimney-like structures made of carbon nanotubes could be the key to the…

Rice University students have determined that chimney-like structures made of carbon nanotubes could be the key to the future of heat dissipation.

This teardown looks inside the General Tools Toolsmart Bluetooth Autoranging Multimeter.

This teardown looks inside the General Tools Toolsmart Bluetooth Autoranging Multimeter.