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TDK Sensor Shows How Capacitive MEMS and Low-power IoT Go Hand in Hand

TDK recently announced the so-called "lowest power waterproof MEMS barometric pressure sensor." Why did TDK choose capacitive MEMS as the go-to architecture for low power?

5 days ago by Jake Hertz

Optical MEMS Micromirrors Could Be a Driving Force in “Smart Glass”

New research proposes a smart glass technology that could save energy in buildings by up to 35%.

April 09, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Ep. 20 | Dr. Aaron Edsinger, CEO & Co-founder of Hello Robot and Former Head of Robotics at Google on Humanity in Robots

What does it mean to design robotics with humans in mind? This week, Dave talks with Dr. Aaron Edsinger, roboticist and CEO/Co-founder of Hello Robot.

March 18, 2021 by Dave Finch

Communication Protocols: Reviewing the Options for Encoder Applications

This article discusses the use of an encoder to ensure accurate ongoing tracking of a motor's rotor shaft and the key factors that will help in the selection of the encoder based on different parameters.

March 16, 2021 by Jason Kelly, CUI Devices

New Load Switch Underlines the Place of “True Reverse-current Blocking”

High-voltage electronics cause a number of issues for FETs used as load switches. A new device from Diodes Incorporated aims to tackle the long-standing issue of reverse current.

March 15, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Micro Mirrors Expand Field of View in Intel’s New MEMs LiDAR Camera

LiDAR is cropping up in manifold variants, and for scanning LiDAR, MEMs micro-mirrors are a key factor in determining the field of vision.

March 10, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Simplifying EV Power Design by Overcoming the Gate Driver Power Challenge

Power conversion systems in EVs follow the half-bridge configuration. This article explores the IGBT half-bridge design of a high-voltage side (output stage) of the gate driver.

February 16, 2021 by Charlie Ice, Silicon Labs

New Switch Families Aim to Break Down Complicated Network Infrastructure Walls

Microchip is seeking to cut through the fog of network complexity with two new families—one family of Ethernet switches and one family of PCIe 5.0 switches.

February 05, 2021 by Jake Hertz

ANALOG DEVICES INC. ADG5401F Fault Protection SPST Switch | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

February 04, 2021 by Mouser Electronics

Panasonic EVP-BB Series Tactile Switches | AAC Digital Datasheet

AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.

February 04, 2021 by Panasonic

Minimizing Stepper Motor Noise and Vibration in Precision Motion Control Applications

Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion issues. Learn about QuietStep, a proprietary algorithm from Allegro MicroSystems, as a possible solution. 

February 02, 2021 by Dan Jacques, Allegro MicroSystems

Panasonic DW Series Polarized Power Relays | AAC Digital Datasheet

AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.

February 02, 2021 by Panasonic

Touchscreen vs. Button Interface Design: Capacitive and Resistive Touchscreens and Haptics

Learn about some of the most important fundamentals for understanding how interface technologies have evolved.

January 07, 2021 by Steve Taranovich

On the 12 Days of Christmas, an EE Gave to Me…

In this electrical engineering edition of the 12 days of Christmas, we take a look at a few familiar highlights of the season and zoom in on the technologies electrical engineers have contributed to make them possible.

December 25, 2020 by Hannah DeTavis

ANALOG DEVICES INC. Si Non-Reflective 44GHz SP4T Switches | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

December 24, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

TDK’s Newest MEMS Accelerometer Hopes to Address Familiar Sensor Design Woes

TDK's recently-announced single-axis MEMS accelerometer aims to bring a bit more bandwidth to the table in a bandwidth-hungry industry.

December 18, 2020 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Ep. 14 | Leveraging 5G, AI, and Heterogeneous Computing for Autonomous Robotics

In this Industry Tech Days Keynote, Dave speaks with Dev Singh, the Head of Autonomous Robotics, Drones and Intelligent Machines at Qualcomm about the future of autonomous robotics.

December 03, 2020 by Dave Finch

PHOENIX CONTACT FL 1000 Unmanaged Switches | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

November 27, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

Researchers Create Low-Power Method to Control Magnetism With Voltage

New research has unveiled that it’s possible to switch states of magnetism between ON and OFF in a new class of easy-to-fabricate materials containing nitrogen.

November 26, 2020 by Luke James

The Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) as a Switch

This video tutorial demonstrates how a bipolar junction transistor can allow a low-voltage signal to control a high-power load.

November 22, 2020 by Robert Keim