In this article, we will look at the power source for the Voyager probes, the Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator.
In this article, we will look at the power source for the Voyager probes, the Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator.
Integrated regulator modules such as the Cool-Power ZVS series can provide convenient and effective power conversion,…
Integrated regulator modules such as the Cool-Power ZVS series can provide convenient and effective power conversion, even in harsh environments.
In this teardown, we inspect the PCBs and their major components (ICs) found inside Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect.
In this teardown, we inspect the PCBs and their major components (ICs) found inside Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect.
Vicor Cool Power ZVS Buck and Buck-Boost regulators are highly integrated system-in-package regulators that use a zero…
Vicor Cool Power ZVS Buck and Buck-Boost regulators are highly integrated system-in-package regulators that use a zero voltage switching topology for high-efficiency conversion.
Use Cypress Solar-Powered BLE Sensors, an Arduino UNO, and an HM10 BLE module to make your own multi-node temperature and…
Use Cypress Solar-Powered BLE Sensors, an Arduino UNO, and an HM10 BLE module to make your own multi-node temperature and humidity monitor and display.
Learn about Japan's semiconductor journey to dominance in the global electronics industry.
Learn about Japan's semiconductor journey to dominance in the global electronics industry.
The best way to solder surface mount devices (SMDs) onto printed circuit boards (PCBs) is with a reflow oven, but when…
The best way to solder surface mount devices (SMDs) onto printed circuit boards (PCBs) is with a reflow oven, but when that's not possible, a hot-air station can be successfully used.
This news brief highlights CUI's newly-announced line of TECs. CUI claims their arcTEC structure increases the…
This news brief highlights CUI's newly-announced line of TECs. CUI claims their arcTEC structure increases the reliability and lifespan of traditional Peltier devices.
Learn more about the regulations that dictate how lithium-Ion batteries may be shipped.
Learn more about the regulations that dictate how lithium-Ion batteries may be shipped.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we will tear down an LED projector alarm clock with integrated humidity and temperature sensors.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we will tear down an LED projector alarm clock with integrated humidity and temperature sensors.
No more waiting around for the groundhog. The Punxsutawney 5000 is here to keep you inside until springtime arrives!
No more waiting around for the groundhog. The Punxsutawney 5000 is here to keep you inside until springtime arrives!
NASA scientists work to make ICs more durable to survive the harsh conditions of the surface of Venus.
NASA scientists work to make ICs more durable to survive the harsh conditions of the surface of Venus.
Rice University students have determined that chimney-like structures made of carbon nanotubes could be the key to the…
Rice University students have determined that chimney-like structures made of carbon nanotubes could be the key to the future of heat dissipation.
Due to their resilient structure, synthetic diamonds are being used to create the next generation of microelectronics.
Due to their resilient structure, synthetic diamonds are being used to create the next generation of microelectronics.
This 3D-printed drone features built-in printed electronics.
This 3D-printed drone features built-in printed electronics.
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors have a reputation as having a short life expectancy and being unreliable...but are they…
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors have a reputation as having a short life expectancy and being unreliable...but are they really that much worse than other types of capacitor?
Researchers have designed a humanoid robot which sweats water through its metal frame to cool itself.
Researchers have designed a humanoid robot which sweats water through its metal frame to cool itself.
A team of scientists in Germany have created genetic nanostructures that could be the key to genetic computers.
A team of scientists in Germany have created genetic nanostructures that could be the key to genetic computers.
Heat dissipation is one of the biggest obstacles in semiconductor reduction. A team at the University of California has…
Heat dissipation is one of the biggest obstacles in semiconductor reduction. A team at the University of California has developed nanowires that can significantly improve heat dissipation characteristics and shape the future of silicon chip design.
Researchers at the National Institute of Informatics are closing in on a solution to keep computers cool by submerging…
Researchers at the National Institute of Informatics are closing in on a solution to keep computers cool by submerging them under water.