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Teardown Tuesday: IoT Garage Door Opener

Teardown Tuesday: IoT Garage Door Opener

In this week’s Teardown Tuesday we are going to take a look at an accessory that will allow you to connect your garage door opener to the internet, the Garageio!


News Apr 05, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Ten Ways to Design for Intrinsic Safety

Ten Ways to Design for Intrinsic Safety

How to build electronic devices when a higher degree of safety is required.


Linear Amplitude Modulation Applications

Linear Amplitude Modulation Applications

In this article, we'll delve into amplitude modulation and what it's used for. Also, we will differentiate between communication methods that do and do not use modulation.


5 Great Android Apps for Electrical Engineers

5 Great Android Apps for Electrical Engineers

There are 1.9 million apps in the Google Play store. Here are 5 great ones for electrical engineers.


News Apr 03, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Could Molecular-scale ALD Revolutionize Electronics Manufacturing?

Could Molecular-scale ALD Revolutionize Electronics Manufacturing?

Ken Cadien and Triratna Muneshwar have invented a new technique to decrease the cost and increase the efficiency of manufacturing ALD precursor layers.


News Apr 02, 2016 by Zabrel Holsman
Will Qualcomm Make Mobile Virtual Reality Competitive?

Will Qualcomm Make Mobile Virtual Reality Competitive?

Qualcomm's new VR SDK is designed to help engineers and developers seamlessly integrate their brand spanking new Snapdragon 820 SoC, but is it enough power to keep up with desktop and console VR systems?


News Apr 01, 2016 by Aaron LaBarbera
How to Create a Gaming System with the Atmel SAM4S Xplained Pro

How to Create a Gaming System with the Atmel SAM4S Xplained Pro

This article provides additional details related to code development, hardware configuration, and the OLED interface.


Projects Apr 01, 2016 by Robert Keim
Is IoT Getting Out of Control with Smart Ovens?

Is IoT Getting Out of Control with Smart Ovens?

We have two new smart ovens that look to make cooking a little easier, will ovens be the next IoT device in everyone's home?


News Mar 31, 2016 by Aaron LaBarbera
5 Ways to Increase Your Chances at Bagging Your Dream Job

5 Ways to Increase Your Chances at Bagging Your Dream Job

With graduation coming soon, we compiled some tips for recent EE grads to bag a job in their field.


News Mar 31, 2016 by Tim Youngblood
Could These Wearables Save Lives?

Could These Wearables Save Lives?

Lots of products claim to change people's lives, but will these really make an impact?


News Mar 30, 2016 by Adam LaBarbera
Teardown Tuesday: What’s Inside a Bluetooth Speaker?

Teardown Tuesday: What’s Inside a Bluetooth Speaker?

Ever wonder what's inside a Bluetooth speaker? In this week’s Teardown Tuesday we are going to take a look at the inside of one.


News Mar 29, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Drones with Built-in No Fly Zones

Drones with Built-in No Fly Zones

What happens if you want to prevent the people who buy your drones from crashing a drone onto the president’s lawn? Create a no-fly zone!


News Mar 28, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Intro to Project Development with the Atmel SAM4S Xplained Pro

Intro to Project Development with the Atmel SAM4S Xplained Pro

Learn about basic procedures and techniques for creating your own projects with Atmel’s SAM4S Xplained Pro development platform.


Projects Mar 28, 2016 by Robert Keim
The Technology Behind Active Safety Systems in Cars

The Technology Behind Active Safety Systems in Cars

Today's cars are becoming smarter and safer with the help of advanced technology and data processing.


News Mar 26, 2016 by Alex Udanis
5 Great iOS Apps for Electrical Engineers

5 Great iOS Apps for Electrical Engineers

There are over 1.4 million apps available in the iOS App store. Here are 5 that are great for electrical engineers and hobbyists.


News Mar 25, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Thermal Cameras for Electrical Engineers?

Thermal Cameras for Electrical Engineers?

Can thermal cameras can be a beneficial tool for electrical engineers?


News Mar 25, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Time to Get Excited About These New Developments with Nanowires

Time to Get Excited About These New Developments with Nanowires

Two exciting discoveries were made in the field of nanotechnology by universities on two different continents, each by research teams specializing in different scientific disciplines.


News Mar 24, 2016 by Tim Youngblood
Check Out These Crowdfunded Hardware Designs

Check Out These Crowdfunded Hardware Designs

Crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Crowd Supply can be a treasure trove of the interesting, ingenious, and insanely cool. Check out some of our inexpensive favorites from the crowdfunding world!


News Mar 24, 2016 by Aaron LaBarbera
Some Microcontroller Kits You’ve Never Heard of

Some Microcontroller Kits You’ve Never Heard of

Some cool microcontroller kits for young engineers are coming, check them out!


News Mar 23, 2016 by Tim Youngblood
How to Buffer an Op-Amp Output for Higher Current, Part 4

How to Buffer an Op-Amp Output for Higher Current, Part 4

If you choose to buffer with MOSFETs instead of BJTs, you need to consider the relationship between gate capacitance and instability.