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In this Teardown Tuesday we are going to take a look at the insides of a gas leakage detector. This device is designed to…

In this Teardown Tuesday we are going to take a look at the insides of a gas leakage detector. This device is designed to detect the presence of halogen gases.

Honeywell MICRO SWITCH MT Series miniature toggle switches are small, cost-effective switches designed for reliable…

Honeywell MICRO SWITCH MT Series miniature toggle switches are small, cost-effective switches designed for reliable operation in extreme environments.

Take a look at the inner workings of the Nintendo Switch.

Take a look at the inner workings of the Nintendo Switch.

Mechanical input devices are far from obsolete, and an IC like the BD3376MUV-M can help you with the interface details.

Mechanical input devices are far from obsolete, and an IC like the BD3376MUV-M can help you with the interface details.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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!

Learn about noise behaviors in MEMS gyroscopes.

Learn about noise behaviors in MEMS gyroscopes.

Learn how to build your own sous-vide machine. Say goodbye to overcooked steak!

Learn how to build your own sous-vide machine. Say goodbye to overcooked steak!

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

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