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Texas Instruments announces their new TMP1075, which is a replacement to the industry standard LM75 and TMP75 digital…

Texas Instruments announces their new TMP1075, which is a replacement to the industry standard LM75 and TMP75 digital temperature sensors.

SL Power’s TE150 series is a compact, 150 W external power supply that meets US and European efficiency requirements.

SL Power’s TE150 series is a compact, 150 W external power supply that meets US and European efficiency requirements.

Illinois Capacitor's DGH series supercapacitors offer standard values up to 350 Farads, ESR that is notably lower than…

Illinois Capacitor's DGH series supercapacitors offer standard values up to 350 Farads, ESR that is notably lower than competing capacitors, and offers very fast charge and discharge rates.

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors’ SFH 2200 and SFH 2240 are large format photodiodes in a compact package.

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors’ SFH 2200 and SFH 2240 are large format photodiodes in a compact package.

This article presents and discusses a schematic design for a ±5 V inductorless power supply.

This article presents and discusses a schematic design for a ±5 V inductorless power supply.

Time-of-flight (ToF) is a relatively new method by which it is possible to gather detailed 3D information. This article…

Time-of-flight (ToF) is a relatively new method by which it is possible to gather detailed 3D information. This article looks at ToF cameras and their applications.

In this teardown, we dismantle a BB-8 droid (or, at least, an RC toy version) to see what's inside.

In this teardown, we dismantle a BB-8 droid (or, at least, an RC toy version) to see what's inside.

Molex Series 201932 Triple-band Wi-Fi ceramic antennas cover all three Wi-Fi bands, 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, and 5 GHz,…

Molex Series 201932 Triple-band Wi-Fi ceramic antennas cover all three Wi-Fi bands, 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, and 5 GHz, providing designers a single solution to connect their devices to Wi-Fi networks on any band.

This article discusses charge-pump DC/DC converters and introduces a design for an inductorless bipolar power-supply circuit.

This article discusses charge-pump DC/DC converters and introduces a design for an inductorless bipolar power-supply circuit.

Maxim Integrated’s MAX32620FTHR board is a rapid development platform for battery-powered applications.

Maxim Integrated’s MAX32620FTHR board is a rapid development platform for battery-powered applications.

TE Connectivity’s O.C.H. Micro Circular Connectors meet the mechanical and environmental performance requirements of…

TE Connectivity’s O.C.H. Micro Circular Connectors meet the mechanical and environmental performance requirements of MIL-STD-810G with typical applications including soldier vest cables, batteries, radios, antennas, and military vehicles.

KEMET’s Press-Fit Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors eliminate soldering problems and allow for quick exchange during…

KEMET’s Press-Fit Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors eliminate soldering problems and allow for quick exchange during field service while retaining the same vibration capability as soldered snap-in capacitors.

In this article, we will assess and characterize the hardware of two power management IC development boards from Cypress…

In this article, we will assess and characterize the hardware of two power management IC development boards from Cypress Semiconductor, designed for energy-harvesting applications.

In this teardown, we rip in to a Bluetooth-enabled smartwatch, which also has a built-in camera, by Style Asia.

In this teardown, we rip in to a Bluetooth-enabled smartwatch, which also has a built-in camera, by Style Asia.

Harwin’s Archer Kontrol series is durable, robust, and compact board-to-board connectors that provide designers…

Harwin’s Archer Kontrol series is durable, robust, and compact board-to-board connectors that provide designers flexibility and reliability in industrial, handheld, and transportation systems.

Researchers at Stanford have recently discovered that strontium titanate, a non-metal, has superconductive properties.

Researchers at Stanford have recently discovered that strontium titanate, a non-metal, has superconductive properties.

Analog Devices' ADM2795E is an isolated RS-485 transceiver with transient protection for use in HVAC, industrial field…

Analog Devices' ADM2795E is an isolated RS-485 transceiver with transient protection for use in HVAC, industrial field bus, building automation, and utility network applications.

In this teardown, we disassemble a CB radio, from Uniden, to see what interesting things we can find.

In this teardown, we disassemble a CB radio, from Uniden, to see what interesting things we can find.

Maxim Integrated’s MAX20303 Wearable Power Management Solution is designed to the power management requirements of…

Maxim Integrated’s MAX20303 Wearable Power Management Solution is designed to the power management requirements of wearables, extending battery life and minimizing footprint through the integration of multiple micro-quiescent regulators and a haptic driver.