MEMS accelerometers have finally reached a point where they are able to measure vibration on a broad set of machine platforms.
MEMS accelerometers have finally reached a point where they are able to measure vibration on a broad set of machine platforms.
Vicor VI Chip DCM DC-DC converter modules are designed to let designers optimize the size, weight, and cost of power…
Vicor VI Chip DCM DC-DC converter modules are designed to let designers optimize the size, weight, and cost of power systems in industrial process and controls, automotive, and military applications.
Mechanical switches are often impractical in modern embedded designs, and ICs such as the DG2788A offer a…
Mechanical switches are often impractical in modern embedded designs, and ICs such as the DG2788A offer a high-performance alternative.
ICs such as the TPL7407LA provide convenient, high-performance switching for a variety of common applications.
ICs such as the TPL7407LA provide convenient, high-performance switching for a variety of common applications.
ON Semiconductor’s NCP81239 is a 4-switch buck-boost converter for use as a USB Power Delivery controller in computing…
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.
An introduction to the basic operation of solid-state relays with a focus on the output devices in today’s SSRs.
An introduction to the basic operation of solid-state relays with a focus on the output devices in today’s SSRs.
Dive under the hood of an FPGA: Just what is inside of an FPGA that makes it so different from a microcontroller and yet…
Dive under the hood of an FPGA: Just what is inside of an FPGA that makes it so different from a microcontroller and yet still so versatile?
MEMS oscillators such as the SiT2024B may be your best option for high-performance or harsh-environment applications.
MEMS oscillators such as the SiT2024B may be your best option for high-performance or harsh-environment applications.
MEMS microphones offer advantages over electret devices and now we have the PMM-3738-VM1000-R, which offers advantages…
MEMS microphones offer advantages over electret devices and now we have the PMM-3738-VM1000-R, which offers advantages over the standard MEMS approach.
A multi-part series on GE's Unimpossible Missions, which challenge engineers and scientists with tasks where they…
A multi-part series on GE's Unimpossible Missions, which challenge engineers and scientists with tasks where they demonstrate what can be accomplished when experts collaborate.
This article details the problems encountered when trying to maximize channel count, discusses the traditional method…
This article details the problems encountered when trying to maximize channel count, discusses the traditional method used to control a group of switches and the associated drawbacks, presents the solution offered by SPI controlled analog switches, and introduces the SPI controlled ADI precision switches.
MOSFETs are certainly not new technology, but ongoing performance improvements make it worth your while to keep an eye on…
MOSFETs are certainly not new technology, but ongoing performance improvements make it worth your while to keep an eye on new releases.
Gate-driver ICs such as the DGD0506 provide a convenient and efficient way to control high-current loads.
Gate-driver ICs such as the DGD0506 provide a convenient and efficient way to control high-current loads.
With everything going wireless it comes as no surprise that even speakers are using Bluetooth! In this Teardown Tuesday,…
With everything going wireless it comes as no surprise that even speakers are using Bluetooth! In this Teardown Tuesday, we will strip down a Sony Bluetooth Speaker to see how they are put together and what parts they consist of.
Accelerometers, activity trackers, and fingerprint sensors can be duped. Learn how and what designers can do to prevent…
Accelerometers, activity trackers, and fingerprint sensors can be duped. Learn how and what designers can do to prevent false input.
You can improve performance in motor-control applications by using brushless DC motors and handy driver ICs such as the…
You can improve performance in motor-control applications by using brushless DC motors and handy driver ICs such as the BU69090NUX.
This article is a deeper dive into the speed-related recovery characteristics of rectifiers, and how this dynamic…
This article is a deeper dive into the speed-related recovery characteristics of rectifiers, and how this dynamic behavior has significant effects on the circuits in which the rectifier is placed.
Here's a sneak peek at where MEMS packaging technology stands and how it's evolving to meet the needs of new market…
Here's a sneak peek at where MEMS packaging technology stands and how it's evolving to meet the needs of new market opportunities like the IoT.
Audi has announced that a collaborative robot is working the floor in its industrial factory.
Audi has announced that a collaborative robot is working the floor in its industrial factory.
The Humans to Robots Laboratory at Brown University are working on AI and algorithms to create a robot that can interact…
The Humans to Robots Laboratory at Brown University are working on AI and algorithms to create a robot that can interact back with the user to identify and grasp objects.