This article will help the reader understand the different types of power semiconductors: how they work, their key parameters, and trade-offs.
This article will help the reader understand the different types of power semiconductors: how they work, their key parameters, and trade-offs.
In this article we’ll look at three new components for amplifying and processing audio signals.
In this article we’ll look at three new components for amplifying and processing audio signals.
See what's inside a sound-activated LED for use in DJ environments.
See what's inside a sound-activated LED for use in DJ environments.
Optimizing performance, safety, and reliability in ADAS applications via design, verification, and processor IP and a…
Optimizing performance, safety, and reliability in ADAS applications via design, verification, and processor IP and a holistic design approach.
NXROBO's Tin Lun Lam shares insights on designing home robots.
NXROBO's Tin Lun Lam shares insights on designing home robots.
This teardown looks at some of the circuitry inside Baofeng's dual-band handheld transceiver.
This teardown looks at some of the circuitry inside Baofeng's dual-band handheld transceiver.
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.
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.
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.
Learn how to listen to frequencies on the air with nothing more than a USB dongle: first FM radio, then voice signals.
Learn how to listen to frequencies on the air with nothing more than a USB dongle: first FM radio, then voice signals.
This practical tractor beam uses ultrasonic waves to levitate small spheres at short distances.
This practical tractor beam uses ultrasonic waves to levitate small spheres at short distances.
Despite being heavily replaced by semiconductors, a team of researchers has developed a nanoscale device that operates…
Despite being heavily replaced by semiconductors, a team of researchers has developed a nanoscale device that operates similarly to valves.
Nowhere to hide presents this holiday season? No problem! This alarm will sound anytime a loved one tries to get a sneak…
Nowhere to hide presents this holiday season? No problem! This alarm will sound anytime a loved one tries to get a sneak peek at his or her surprise.
Even a genius like Tesla couldn't escape the market rules of product success: Be first to market, offer good value, and…
Even a genius like Tesla couldn't escape the market rules of product success: Be first to market, offer good value, and best the competition.
Precision analog-to-digital converters can be tricky. Here are some pointers to get the most out of them.
Precision analog-to-digital converters can be tricky. Here are some pointers to get the most out of them.
Software updates can make conventional wearables capable of recognizing the wearer's movements.
Software updates can make conventional wearables capable of recognizing the wearer's movements.
Freeze moments in time to easily produce extraordinary close-up pictures with your digital camera, an Arduino, and these…
Freeze moments in time to easily produce extraordinary close-up pictures with your digital camera, an Arduino, and these simple circuits.
How do you design a filter that (ideally) has the same gain for all frequencies? And, furthermore, why would you want to do this?
How do you design a filter that (ideally) has the same gain for all frequencies? And, furthermore, why would you want to do this?
The Amazon Echo Dot v2 is out. Here's a look inside.
The Amazon Echo Dot v2 is out. Here's a look inside.