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Cypress Semiconductor’s EZ-BLE PRoC XR Modules | New Product Brief

Cypress Semiconductor’s EZ-BLE PRoC XR Modules | New Product Brief

Cypress EZ-BLE PRoC XR Modules are programmable, long range, Bluetooth 4.2 single-mode modules.


Molex and NuCurrent Powerlife Wireless Charging Coils | Featured Product Spotlight

Molex and NuCurrent Powerlife Wireless Charging Coils | Featured Product Spotlight

Molex PowerLife coils are ultrathin, high-efficiency wireless charging coils that come as a result of the partnership between Molex and NuCurrent.


NXP Semiconductor NHS3100 Starter Development Kit | New Product Brief

NXP Semiconductor NHS3100 Starter Development Kit | New Product Brief

NXP’s NHS3100 Starter Development Kit is used for designing time-temperature integrators for cold chain validation and other temperature logging applications.


Teardown Tuesday: Sumo Jumping Robot

Teardown Tuesday: Sumo Jumping Robot

In this teardown, we're going to take a look a sumo jumping robot!


News Jul 18, 2017 by Alex Udanis
E-paper Displays: Improving the User Experience of Low-Power Devices

E-paper Displays: Improving the User Experience of Low-Power Devices

Critical to the success of any product is its user experience. From household appliances through to websites, the ones that succeed are both functional and easy–or even enjoyable–to use.


Why You Should Consider EMC Compliance and EMI Countermeasures Early in Your Design

Why You Should Consider EMC Compliance and EMI Countermeasures Early in Your Design

Learn a little history of EMC compliance, some EMI theory, and some common EMI countermeasures.


An Introduction to Device-Level ESD Testing Standards

An Introduction to Device-Level ESD Testing Standards

Learn about the different device-level ESD testing standards.


What’s Inside the Nintendo Switch?

What’s Inside the Nintendo Switch?

Take a look at the inner workings of the Nintendo Switch.


Teardown Tuesday: Wi-Fi HD Security Camera

Teardown Tuesday: Wi-Fi HD Security Camera

In this teardown, we scrutinize the workings of the FunAce Robot WiFi HD Camera.


News Jul 11, 2017 by Nick Davis
Coping with Pushbuttons: A New Switch Monitor IC from ROHM

Coping with Pushbuttons: A New Switch Monitor IC from ROHM

Mechanical input devices are far from obsolete, and an IC like the BD3376MUV-M can help you with the interface details.


News Jul 10, 2017 by Robert Keim
Early Prototyping Challenges of the “MVP” RC Football Tackling Dummy

Early Prototyping Challenges of the “MVP” RC Football Tackling Dummy

When Dartmouth engineers designed their popular RC tackling dummy, "iterative prototyping" was the name of the game just as much as "football" was.


News Jul 08, 2017 by Dr. Steve Arar
Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Battery Charger

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Battery Charger

This Teardown Tuesday looks at the Bluetooth LE enabled E4 battery charger by ESyb.


News Jul 04, 2017 by Mark Hughes
Flexible, Low-Noise Frequency Generation: A New Programmable Clock IC from ON Semiconductor

Flexible, Low-Noise Frequency Generation: A New Programmable Clock IC from ON Semiconductor

Clock-generator ICs such as the NB3H73113G offer various features that are beneficial for your digital and mixed-signal designs.


News Jun 30, 2017 by Robert Keim
TRACO Power TDN Series DC/DC Converters | New Product Brief

TRACO Power TDN Series DC/DC Converters | New Product Brief

TRACO Power’s TDN series of high-performance DC/DC converters are available with up to 5 W outputs in compact DIP or SMD packages for high power density.


Teardown Tuesday: Leeo Wi-Fi Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm

Teardown Tuesday: Leeo Wi-Fi Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm

In this teardown, we examine the PCBs and the main ICs found inside the Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight.


News Jun 27, 2017 by Nick Davis
Control, Routing, Multiplexing: A New Analog Switch from Vishay

Control, Routing, Multiplexing: A New Analog Switch from Vishay

Mechanical switches are often impractical in modern embedded designs, and ICs such as the DG2788A offer a high-performance alternative.


News Jun 26, 2017 by Robert Keim
Powering the Voyager Spacecraft with Radiation: The RTG (Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator)

Powering the Voyager Spacecraft with Radiation: The RTG (Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator)

In this article, we will look at the power source for the Voyager probes, the Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator.


News Jun 25, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
ON Semiconductor’s NCP81239 4-Switch Buck-Boost Controller | New Product Brief

ON Semiconductor’s NCP81239 4-Switch Buck-Boost Controller | New Product Brief

ON Semiconductor’s NCP81239 is a 4-switch buck-boost converter for use as a USB Power Delivery controller in computing and entertainment devices, displays, consumer electronics, and chargers.


When You Really Need Low-Dropout Regulation: A New LDO from Diodes Incorporated

When You Really Need Low-Dropout Regulation: A New LDO from Diodes Incorporated

Linear regulators such as the AP7380 series can offer convenience, simplicity, and flexibility in terms of input voltage.


News Jun 16, 2017 by Robert Keim
Teardown Tuesday: USB CD Drive

Teardown Tuesday: USB CD Drive

Check out the insides of a USB CD drive in this Teardown Tuesday!


News Jun 13, 2017 by Robin Mitchell