A multi-part series on GE's Unimpossible Missions, which challenge engineers and scientists with tasks where they demonstrate what can be accomplished when…
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.
The BeagleBone Blue is now available. You can learn more about this open source robotics computer and its BeagleBone…
The BeagleBone Blue is now available. You can learn more about this open source robotics computer and its BeagleBone predecessors here.
The ADGM1004 MEMS switch from Analog Devices is a high-performance solution for both low-frequency and high-frequency…
The ADGM1004 MEMS switch from Analog Devices is a high-performance solution for both low-frequency and high-frequency applications.
Detecting, decoding, and displaying IR (Infrared) signal data is interesting, but using those signals to control stuff is…
Detecting, decoding, and displaying IR (Infrared) signal data is interesting, but using those signals to control stuff is more interesting . . . and sometimes useful. Read on to learn how.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we will be looking at the innards of a Mercury remote power plug that uses a remote to control…
In this Teardown Tuesday, we will be looking at the innards of a Mercury remote power plug that uses a remote to control power sockets.
This technical brief explains the physical characteristics and the benefits of microphones based on MEMS technology.
This technical brief explains the physical characteristics and the benefits of microphones based on MEMS technology.
The Beaglebone Treat-Feeder is the prototype for a great pet-feeding device! Keep track of your pet's diet while you…
The Beaglebone Treat-Feeder is the prototype for a great pet-feeding device! Keep track of your pet's diet while you stuff your face!
Six ECE students at MIT are pushing the boundaries in the inkprint-to-Braille marketplace after winning a hackathon.
Six ECE students at MIT are pushing the boundaries in the inkprint-to-Braille marketplace after winning a hackathon.
This 3D-printed drone features built-in printed electronics.
This 3D-printed drone features built-in printed electronics.
Battlebots (US) and Robot Wars (UK) have made a comeback. How will modern technology change the game?
Battlebots (US) and Robot Wars (UK) have made a comeback. How will modern technology change the game?
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