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April’s Kickstarter Hardware Roundup

April’s Kickstarter Hardware Roundup

The month of April has brought us some truly unique crowd-funded toys in the form of some DIY speakers and two development boards with some great hardware features.


News Apr 25, 2016 by Aaron LaBarbera
DSP’s Search for Identity in the IoT Age

DSP’s Search for Identity in the IoT Age

DSP is at crossroads, again, and this time at stake are communication, voice, and vision applications in the IoT realm.


News Apr 22, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
Introducing the Intel D2000 Quark Microcontroller Developer Kit

Introducing the Intel D2000 Quark Microcontroller Developer Kit

The new development board features a 32 MHz Quark and a host of features at a $14.95 price tag.


The Inverting Configuration of an Amplifier

The Inverting Configuration of an Amplifier

Mentioned in the previous article, an operational amplifier is usually connected to components in a feedback circuit. In this article, we will discuss one of two amp configurations that are most widely used.


Check Out Cornell’s Wireless Biometric Pen Drive Prototype

Check Out Cornell’s Wireless Biometric Pen Drive Prototype

Two engineers from Cornell have combined the functionalities of a wireless pen drive with a biometric data security system, can they make it commercially viable?


News Apr 10, 2016 by Zabrel Holsman
Characteristics of Operational Amplifiers

Characteristics of Operational Amplifiers

One of the reasons the operation amp (op-amp) is so reputable is because of its versatility. In this article, you will see that almost anything can be done using an op-amp. It is also notable that this integrated circuit has many characteristics that approach those that are considered to be ideal.


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.


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
Teardown Tuesday: What’s inside a Bluetooth Radar Detector?

Teardown Tuesday: What’s inside a Bluetooth Radar Detector?

Ever wonder what's inside a radar detector? In this week's Teardown Tuesday you'll find out!


News Mar 22, 2016 by Alex Udanis
How to Buffer an Op-Amp Output for Higher Current, Part 2

How to Buffer an Op-Amp Output for Higher Current, Part 2

In this article, we will look at two variations on the basic BJT current-buffering circuit.


How to Write Better Unit Tests For Embedded Software With TDD

How to Write Better Unit Tests For Embedded Software With TDD

Test-driven development (TDD) is an iterative process for writing software, where the unit tests are developed just before the implementation. TDD isn't used widely in embedded software, but it's the best way to get started with unit testing.


Why Is the US Standard 60 Hz?

Why Is the US Standard 60 Hz?

The choice of 60 Hz for the AC line frequency is a win for Tesla’s engineering, but 110 V is an example of compromise for Edison’s business interests,


News Feb 01, 2016 by PatrickM
How to Eliminate Ground Loops with Signal Isolation

How to Eliminate Ground Loops with Signal Isolation

This project explains how to isolate signals to eliminate ground loops in electronic systems.


Projects Jan 29, 2016 by Orrin Bigelow
CES 2016: 1080p With HDR Trumps UHD/4K

CES 2016: 1080p With HDR Trumps UHD/4K

CES brings more information on the coolest innovations in consumer electronics.


News Jan 04, 2016 by PatrickM
Make Your Switch Sound Activated

Make Your Switch Sound Activated

In this article, we'll build a sound-activated switch that can be opened and closed with a double clap.


Projects Dec 21, 2015 by Tim Youngblood
Negative Feedback, Part 10: Stability in the Time Domain

Negative Feedback, Part 10: Stability in the Time Domain

The transient response of a negative-feedback amplifier can help us to understand the nature of stability and convey useful information about the stability characteristics of a particular circuit.


Negative Feedback, Part 9: Breaking the Loop

Negative Feedback, Part 9: Breaking the Loop

A simple “break-the-feedback-loop” simulation technique makes for convenient stability analysis, especially with complex circuits.


An Intro to Adaptive Echo Cancellers

An Intro to Adaptive Echo Cancellers

A introduction to adaptive echo cancellers using Matlab simulation.


Adaptive Gain Control with the Least Mean Squares Algorithm

Adaptive Gain Control with the Least Mean Squares Algorithm

An introduction to the least mean squares algorithm and adaptive gain control through a simple example.


The Best FPGA Development Boards for New Designers

The Best FPGA Development Boards for New Designers

Here's a rundown of three boards best suited for beginning to intermediate FPGA designers. Some boards cost thousands of dollars, and it’s unrealistic to compare a board of that cost to a board that a hobbyist would likely choose, so this comparison looks at three popular boards in the sub-$90 price point.


News Nov 30, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley