In the 1980s, Compaq was the first company to produce a portable IBM-compatible machine legally, but they flirted with breaking copyright law in the process.
In the 1980s, Compaq was the first company to produce a portable IBM-compatible machine legally, but they flirted with breaking copyright law in the process.
In this teardown, we tear open ThermoPro's TP07 wireless digital meat thermometer.
In this teardown, we tear open ThermoPro's TP07 wireless digital meat thermometer.
In this how-to article, we explore the use of I2C EERAM to save critical program variables when power fails and restore…
In this how-to article, we explore the use of I2C EERAM to save critical program variables when power fails and restore them when power returns to easily preserve program continuity.
With a variety of different single board computers, it can be difficult to choose which computer is right for your…
With a variety of different single board computers, it can be difficult to choose which computer is right for your project. This article will look at the basics of three single board computers available.
In this teardown, we investigate the PCBs, LCD, motors, and ribbon cables found inside the wireless all-in-one Epson…
In this teardown, we investigate the PCBs, LCD, motors, and ribbon cables found inside the wireless all-in-one Epson XP-330 Printer.
Digi International’s XBee SX 1-Watt RF modems operate at 900 MHz using the DigiMesh wireless networking protocol to…
Digi International’s XBee SX 1-Watt RF modems operate at 900 MHz using the DigiMesh wireless networking protocol to provide reliable, redundant wireless communication for critical data.
It's a battle of the titans as Apple and Qualcomm tussle over patent licenses.
It's a battle of the titans as Apple and Qualcomm tussle over patent licenses.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to look at the insides of an induction cooktop!
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to look at the insides of an induction cooktop!
With the need for high-speed mobile data increasing, there's a need to increase efficiency in how we transmit and receive…
With the need for high-speed mobile data increasing, there's a need to increase efficiency in how we transmit and receive data from wireless base stations.
Leap Motion, a hand tracking company, has just raised $50 million funding for its continued development of its hand…
Leap Motion, a hand tracking company, has just raised $50 million funding for its continued development of its hand tracking system.
Cypress EZ-BLE PRoC XR Modules are programmable, long range, Bluetooth 4.2 single-mode modules.
Cypress EZ-BLE PRoC XR Modules are programmable, long range, Bluetooth 4.2 single-mode modules.
Molex PowerLife coils are ultrathin, high-efficiency wireless charging coils that come as a result of the partnership…
Molex PowerLife coils are ultrathin, high-efficiency wireless charging coils that come as a result of the partnership between Molex and NuCurrent.
NXP’s NHS3100 Starter Development Kit is used for designing time-temperature integrators for cold chain validation and…
NXP’s NHS3100 Starter Development Kit is used for designing time-temperature integrators for cold chain validation and other temperature logging applications.
In this teardown, we're going to take a look a sumo jumping robot!
In this teardown, we're going to take a look a sumo jumping robot!
Critical to the success of any product is its user experience. From household appliances through to websites, the ones…
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.
Learn a little history of EMC compliance, some EMI theory, and some common EMI countermeasures.
Learn a little history of EMC compliance, some EMI theory, and some common EMI countermeasures.
Learn about the different device-level ESD testing standards.
Learn about the different device-level ESD testing standards.
Take a look at the inner workings of the Nintendo Switch.
Take a look at the inner workings of the Nintendo Switch.
In this teardown, we scrutinize the workings of the FunAce Robot WiFi HD Camera.
In this teardown, we scrutinize the workings of the FunAce Robot WiFi HD Camera.
Mechanical input devices are far from obsolete, and an IC like the BD3376MUV-M can help you with the interface details.
Mechanical input devices are far from obsolete, and an IC like the BD3376MUV-M can help you with the interface details.