Microchip announced its newest family of 8-bit MCUs: the PIC18F "K42". The family, comprised of 10 products, boasts the largest total memory of any 8-bit PIC MCUs.
Microchip announced its newest family of 8-bit MCUs: the PIC18F "K42". The family, comprised of 10 products, boasts the largest total memory of any 8-bit PIC MCUs.
Here we discuss some elementary operations that are important in signal processing and the practical scenarios for their…
Here we discuss some elementary operations that are important in signal processing and the practical scenarios for their applications.
Out of all device properties, noise can be an especially challenging topic to grasp and design for.
Out of all device properties, noise can be an especially challenging topic to grasp and design for.
Yes, manufacturers are still improving op-amps. This article looks at new offerings from Maxim, Linear Tech, and…
Yes, manufacturers are still improving op-amps. This article looks at new offerings from Maxim, Linear Tech, and STMicroelectronics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This technical brief explains the physical characteristics and the benefits of microphones based on MEMS technology.
This technical brief explains the physical characteristics and the benefits of microphones based on MEMS technology.
Infineon’s family of EiceDRIVER Gate Driver ICs are available with or without isolation for MOSFET, GaN FETs, and IGBTs.
Infineon’s family of EiceDRIVER Gate Driver ICs are available with or without isolation for MOSFET, GaN FETs, and IGBTs.
In this article, we’ll take a look at three new power-management ICs—two linear regulators and one power supply monitor.
In this article, we’ll take a look at three new power-management ICs—two linear regulators and one power supply monitor.
The DS211 Mini Storage Oscilloscope is a single channel, shirt pocket-sized oscilloscope. This week we open it up to see…
The DS211 Mini Storage Oscilloscope is a single channel, shirt pocket-sized oscilloscope. This week we open it up to see what is inside.
Radio architectures can contain more downconversion stages than ever. Here are some tips to keep up.
Radio architectures can contain more downconversion stages than ever. Here are some tips to keep up.
The Beaglebone Treat-Feeder is the prototype for a great pet-feeding device! Keep track of your pet's diet while you…
The Beaglebone Treat-Feeder is the prototype for a great pet-feeding device! Keep track of your pet's diet while you stuff your face!
Researcher Professor Mutsuko Matano and Tokyo Tech are planning to use diamonds as the next power and sensor semiconductor.
Researcher Professor Mutsuko Matano and Tokyo Tech are planning to use diamonds as the next power and sensor semiconductor.
This article explains the rules associated with the technique of source shifting.
This article explains the rules associated with the technique of source shifting.
LED ring flashes and lights can be a valuable tool for photographers. In this tutorial, we are going to build our own…
LED ring flashes and lights can be a valuable tool for photographers. In this tutorial, we are going to build our own ring light out of LEDs!
Moore's law states the number of transistors on silicon doubles every year. The laws of physics state that number is…
Moore's law states the number of transistors on silicon doubles every year. The laws of physics state that number is approaching a limit.
2016 saw some very interesting innovations in logics from universities and research groups that are as intriguing as they…
2016 saw some very interesting innovations in logics from universities and research groups that are as intriguing as they are unconventional!
Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver…
Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver IC, three phototransistors, and a few other components will do the trick.