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The End of an Ara: Google ATAP Shuts Down Their Modular Phone Project

The End of an Ara: Google ATAP Shuts Down Their Modular Phone Project

Google killed its new modular phone. Find out why it was doomed to fail and how it changed the industry forever.


News Sep 09, 2016 by Daniel Bogdanoff
Arduino Infrared (IR) Control… The Universal Remote Control

Arduino Infrared (IR) Control… The Universal Remote Control

The Arduino Universal Remote Control is the TV remote your dad wishes he had!


Projects Sep 09, 2016 by Ryan Jones
This Sailing Drone’s Sensors Can Chart the Ocean Like Never Before

This Sailing Drone’s Sensors Can Chart the Ocean Like Never Before

Saildrone is a company that is exploring new horizons with autonomous drones that sail the seas gathering data as they go.


News Sep 08, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
C-BISCUIT: Robot System Architecture

C-BISCUIT: Robot System Architecture

The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.


Projects Sep 08, 2016 by Robert Keim
Retro Builds: DIY Photolithography Microfeature Fabrication

Retro Builds: DIY Photolithography Microfeature Fabrication

Learn how to use photolithography to shrink a design by as much as a factor of 40.


Projects Sep 07, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
These Flexible Logic Gates Will Help Octobot Revolutionize Soft Robotics

These Flexible Logic Gates Will Help Octobot Revolutionize Soft Robotics

Researchers from Caltech and Harvard have developed a chain of parts built from soft materials which can transmit mechanical signals.


News Sep 07, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Toothbrush

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Toothbrush

Philips has made a Bluetooth-connected toothbrush. Let's tear it down!


News Sep 06, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Gallium Nitride Gaining Traction One Chip at a Time

Gallium Nitride Gaining Traction One Chip at a Time

Gallium nitride (GaN) transistors are smaller, faster, and more power efficient. Dialog's launch of half bridge shows that they are ready for commercialization in high-volume applications.


News Sep 05, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
IBM Gives Public Cloud Access to New 5-Qubit Quantum Computer

IBM Gives Public Cloud Access to New 5-Qubit Quantum Computer

IBM has not only released a 5-qubit quantum computer, but you can program it yourself on the cloud.


News Sep 04, 2016 by Dylan Wadler
These Analog DNA Computers Could Potentially Stop Cancer

These Analog DNA Computers Could Potentially Stop Cancer

Researchers at the Duke University have developed an analog DNA computer which can perform basic mathematic functions. The potential for medical applications could be huge.


News Sep 03, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Understanding MOSFET On-State Drain-to-Source Resistance

Understanding MOSFET On-State Drain-to-Source Resistance

This technical brief covers some useful details regarding a common MOSFET parameter referred to as on-state resistance.


Are Fresh Water Boundaries the Future of Energy Harvesting?

Are Fresh Water Boundaries the Future of Energy Harvesting?

The osmotic pressure difference between fresh water and seawater boundaries is being utilized to generate energy. This method of creating energy is known as "blue energy".


News Sep 02, 2016 by Donald Krambeck
Understanding Linear-Phase Filters

Understanding Linear-Phase Filters

Linear phase response, also known as constant group delay, is an important property in some filter applications.


Retro Teardown: The Commodore 64

Retro Teardown: The Commodore 64

In this Retro Teardown, we will look at the history of the Commodore 64 and then tear one apart!


News Sep 01, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Inspecting Electronic Circuits with an Audible Circuit Probe

Inspecting Electronic Circuits with an Audible Circuit Probe

When inspecting electronic circuits, most measurements are displayed visually. This tool provides audible feedback to augment your analyses.


The Record-Breaking Quantum Logic Gate with 99.9% Precision

The Record-Breaking Quantum Logic Gate with 99.9% Precision

Researchers have passed an important milestone in building high-precision quantum gates with record-breaking precision of 99.9%


News Aug 31, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Understanding Complex-Conjugate Poles in Filter Theory

Understanding Complex-Conjugate Poles in Filter Theory

This technical brief explains the importance of complex-conjugate poles and second-order stages in optimizing filter performance.


Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Breathalyzer

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Breathalyzer

What's inside a Bluetooth-enabled breathalyzer?


News Aug 30, 2016 by Alex Udanis
How Lithium-Metal Doubles the Energy Density of Rechargeable Batteries

How Lithium-Metal Doubles the Energy Density of Rechargeable Batteries

SolidEnergy Systems has announced a new rechargeable lithium-metal battery which offers twice the energy capacity of a conventional lithium-ion battery.


News Aug 29, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Working with High-Temperature 3D Printer Filaments

Working with High-Temperature 3D Printer Filaments

An overview and basic testing knowledge of high-temperature printer filaments.


News Aug 27, 2016 by Michael Greer