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The Crop Duster Buster! A Launchpad-Controlled Clapper

The Crop Duster Buster! A Launchpad-Controlled Clapper

The Crop Duster Buster is sure to keep your pet's toot smell away!


Projects Sep 26, 2016 by Ryan Jones
MEMS Magnetic Sensing and Stimulating Brain Implants

MEMS Magnetic Sensing and Stimulating Brain Implants

A transdisciplinary team of neuroscientists and engineers at Penn State is developing MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) tech to monitor and stimulate neural electric signals— without invasive brain implants.


News Jun 01, 2016 by Kate Smith
Teardown Tuesday - Amazon Dash Button

Teardown Tuesday - Amazon Dash Button

In this edition of teardown Tuesday, we'll be examining the Amazon Dash button.


News Feb 23, 2016 by Alex Udanis
A Guide to the Applications of Hall Effect and Reed Switch Sensors

A Guide to the Applications of Hall Effect and Reed Switch Sensors

In the systems where custom sensors are required, it's imperative that the designer quantifies the environmental, mechanical, electrical, and magnetic parameters of the entire system so that a sensor which meets those operating conditions can be selected.


Make Your Switch Sound Activated

Make Your Switch Sound Activated

In this article, we'll build a sound-activated switch that can be opened and closed with a double clap.


Projects Dec 21, 2015 by Tim Youngblood
How to Use a Rotary Encoder in an MCU-Based Project

How to Use a Rotary Encoder in an MCU-Based Project

Learn how to use a rotary encoder in an Arduino project. Rotary encoders are electromechanical, electro-optical or electro-magnetic devices which convert rotational motion into digital or analog information.


Projects Nov 01, 2015 by Tim Youngblood
World’s Smallest MEMS Angular Acceleration Sensor

World’s Smallest MEMS Angular Acceleration Sensor

Murata announces the first surface mount MEMS angular acceleration sensor.


News Aug 05, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Knowles Introduces the Market’s Smallest and Most Power Efficient Digital MEMS Microphone

Knowles Introduces the Market’s Smallest and Most Power Efficient Digital MEMS Microphone

Knowles introduces the most advanced Inter-IC Sound, or I²S, interface MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) microphone for wearables, remote controllers, automotive, and smart home automation and security.


News Jun 03, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley