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How Roborace’s Autonomous Race Cars Will Accelerate Driverless Technology

How Roborace’s Autonomous Race Cars Will Accelerate Driverless Technology

Formula E racing now has a showcase for autonomous racecars.


News Nov 03, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Understanding and Implementing the HC-12 Wireless Transceiver Module

Understanding and Implementing the HC-12 Wireless Transceiver Module

The HC-12 is a 100mW multi-channel wireless transceiver you can use in your projects to transmit and receive serial information.


Projects Nov 02, 2016 by Mark Hughes
Computers Designed to Mimic Human Brains May Achieve Truly Intelligent AI

Computers Designed to Mimic Human Brains May Achieve Truly Intelligent AI

Semiconductor producer SK Hynix have announced that they are partnering up with Stanford University to research and develop a semiconductor device that will resemble the human brain. How will this affect computing in the future and what can we expect from such devices?


News Nov 02, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Analyzing Circuits via Source Transformation

Analyzing Circuits via Source Transformation

This article uses examples to explain the technique of source transformation.


Teardown Tuesday: Amazon Echo Dot v2

Teardown Tuesday: Amazon Echo Dot v2

The Amazon Echo Dot v2 is out. Here's a look inside.


News Nov 01, 2016 by Mark Hughes
MCU Carves Power Domains to Optimize CPU Load, Data Transfers

MCU Carves Power Domains to Optimize CPU Load, Data Transfers

ST's new microcontroller is raising processing levels while boasting three power domains for energy efficiency.


News Oct 31, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
Facial Recognition Increases Autonomous Vehicles Safety

Facial Recognition Increases Autonomous Vehicles Safety

Facial recognition, which has many applications in security and biometrics, has recently been drawn to a new realm of application: driver safety.


News Oct 31, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
The Quantum Bridge—New Quantum Emitters Could Revolutionize Quantum Computing

The Quantum Bridge—New Quantum Emitters Could Revolutionize Quantum Computing

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratory, in conjunction with Harvard University, have developed a method of joining quantum computers together on an atomic scale. What does this mean for future quantum computers and their capabilities?


News Oct 29, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Introduction to Wireless Power Transfer

Introduction to Wireless Power Transfer

Wireless Power Transfer holds the promise of freeing us from the tyranny of power cords. This technology is being incorporated into all kinds of devices and systems.


Drones Dispatched to Measure the Intensity of Hurricane Matthew

Drones Dispatched to Measure the Intensity of Hurricane Matthew

Instead of dispatching aircraft with human pilots, NASA employed drones to investigate Hurricane Matthew.


News Oct 28, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Qualcomm Acquires NXP to Focus on the IoT

Qualcomm Acquires NXP to Focus on the IoT

Qualcomm is set to acquire NXP Semiconductors in a deal worth $47 billion, but how will this affect designers?


News Oct 27, 2016 by Tim Youngblood
Borophene Could Trump Graphene in Flexible Electronics Applications

Borophene Could Trump Graphene in Flexible Electronics Applications

Researchers at Rice University believe that a special atom-thick born structure called borophene may be a better alternative to graphene for flexible electronics.


News Oct 27, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Build Your Own Low-Resistance Meter

Build Your Own Low-Resistance Meter

This project will show you how to make a device that can measure resistances as low as 0.1 ohms.


Projects Oct 26, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
MIT Fusion Reactor Sets Another Record Right Before Being Shut Down for Good

MIT Fusion Reactor Sets Another Record Right Before Being Shut Down for Good

MIT’s experimental fusion reactor, Alcator C-Mod, breaks the plasma pressure record on its last day of operation.


News Oct 26, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
C-BISCUIT: Layout and Assembly for the Robot Control Board

C-BISCUIT: Layout and Assembly for the Robot Control Board

We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.


Projects Oct 25, 2016 by Robert Keim
Teardown Tuesday: Lutron Caseta Wireless Home Automation Remote

Teardown Tuesday: Lutron Caseta Wireless Home Automation Remote

Lutron Caseta Wireless offers home automation that includes lights and shades.


News Oct 25, 2016 by Mark Hughes
Silicon Carbide Chips Kickstart a New Era in Power Electronics

Silicon Carbide Chips Kickstart a New Era in Power Electronics

SiC devices—both diodes and transistors—are making inroads in automotive, energy, and industrial environments amid high-power handling capability and power loss savings.


News Oct 24, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
Ghostbusters Toaster—A Solenoid Lesson

Ghostbusters Toaster—A Solenoid Lesson

With the help of some solenoids, the Dancing Ghostbusters Toaster really topped off my Halloween costume this year!


Projects Oct 24, 2016 by Ryan Jones
How NVIDIA May Help Solve Apple’s Problem with Graphics (and Gamers)

How NVIDIA May Help Solve Apple’s Problem with Graphics (and Gamers)

Bloomberg recently spotted a job posting that may suggest NVIDIA graphics chips will find their way back into Apple products soon.


News Oct 23, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Terahertz Spectroscopic Technology Can Read Books Without Opening Them

Terahertz Spectroscopic Technology Can Read Books Without Opening Them

Modern technologies are helping historians to get a better look at the past.


News Oct 22, 2016 by Johnathan Powell