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STMicroelectronics USB Type-C and Power Delivery Portfolio allow designers to seamlessly integrate all the benefits of…

STMicroelectronics USB Type-C and Power Delivery Portfolio allow designers to seamlessly integrate all the benefits of USB Type-C for applications such as AC adapters, smart plugs, power hubs, displays, and more.

Silicon Labs Si540 and Si545 Ultra Series Crystal Oscillators are ultra-low jitter, low phase noise crystal oscillators…

Silicon Labs Si540 and Si545 Ultra Series Crystal Oscillators are ultra-low jitter, low phase noise crystal oscillators for any frequency from 200 kHz to 1500 MHz.

This article examines some subtle details associated with the high-frequency performance of decoupling capacitors.

This article examines some subtle details associated with the high-frequency performance of decoupling capacitors.

Antennas provide the wireless linkage required for any satellite-based system. Here's a look at the many antennas of GPS.

Antennas provide the wireless linkage required for any satellite-based system. Here's a look at the many antennas of GPS.

JAE’s DX07 series of USB Type-C cable assemblies provide the convenience of USB Type-C with enhanced durability and…

JAE’s DX07 series of USB Type-C cable assemblies provide the convenience of USB Type-C with enhanced durability and excellent EMI performance.

This article explores the somewhat complicated issue of how exactly to connect a decoupling capacitor to a power pin.

This article explores the somewhat complicated issue of how exactly to connect a decoupling capacitor to a power pin.

This article discusses the importance of proper grounding techniques in PCB design.

This article discusses the importance of proper grounding techniques in PCB design.

The BMP388 is a digital MEMS barometer and thermometer in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm package.

The BMP388 is a digital MEMS barometer and thermometer in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm package.

This article looks at a solution to add additional USB charging ports to a vehicle using a single chip containing all the…

This article looks at a solution to add additional USB charging ports to a vehicle using a single chip containing all the necessary parts and delivers 5V to the device.

The Texas Instruments DLPDLCR2000EVM is a demonstration cape designed to plug into a BeagleBone Black (BBB) and provide…

The Texas Instruments DLPDLCR2000EVM is a demonstration cape designed to plug into a BeagleBone Black (BBB) and provide instant-on projection capabilities using a digital micromirror device and a relatively high-power RGB LED.

STMicroelectronics VL53L1X is a fast and accurate miniature time-of-flight sensor for many different applications,…

STMicroelectronics VL53L1X is a fast and accurate miniature time-of-flight sensor for many different applications, including robotics, smart buildings, and gesture recognition.

Connecting power with incorrect polarity is an easy mistake to make. Fortunately, protecting your device from reverse…

Connecting power with incorrect polarity is an easy mistake to make. Fortunately, protecting your device from reverse polarity is also quite easy.

EPCOS B82806D pulse transformers are designed for 60 W PoE++ applications, as well as for use in active clamp forward…

EPCOS B82806D pulse transformers are designed for 60 W PoE++ applications, as well as for use in active clamp forward converters and switch-mode power supplies.

This article will look at some of the most important features of TLV320ADC3100 which is TI’s newly-released ADC for…

This article will look at some of the most important features of TLV320ADC3100 which is TI’s newly-released ADC for voice-activated systems.

Molex’s Squba 1.80mm pitch sealed wire-to-wire connectors are compact connectors designed to be used in sensors,…

Molex’s Squba 1.80mm pitch sealed wire-to-wire connectors are compact connectors designed to be used in sensors, lighting, commercial vehicles and other space-constrained applications that are exposed to dusty, wet environments.

An engineering career is still a good way to make a living—but for which types of people? AAC's Technical Director…

An engineering career is still a good way to make a living—but for which types of people? AAC's Technical Director Robert Keim reflects on the nature of electrical engineering and how it's changed as technology accelerates.

This project demonstrates and discusses the performance and functionality of an inductorless ±5 V power-supply circuit.

This project demonstrates and discusses the performance and functionality of an inductorless ±5 V power-supply circuit.

In this project, we’re using an Arduino Uno and a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B to create an automatic wildlife camera. And,…

In this project, we’re using an Arduino Uno and a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B to create an automatic wildlife camera. And, as an added bonus, this camera works at night. Make one of your own to snap photos of local birds, parading pups, or sneaky humans.

This article looks at how appliance design is utilizing three-phase brushless DC motors to reduce system power…

This article looks at how appliance design is utilizing three-phase brushless DC motors to reduce system power consumption to meet Energy Star's requirements.