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Introduction to the Advanced Extensible Interface (AXI)

This article will introduce the Advanced Extensible Interface (AXI), an extension of AMBA.

4 days ago by Stephen St. Michael

STMicroelectronics Unveils New Series of Secure Payment SoCs

ST's new secure payment SoCs aim to increase contactless performance and protection while reducing power demand.

4 days ago by Gary Elinoff

u-blox Expands Its Bluetooth Portfolio with Three New BLE Modules

New members of the BMD product series encompass both indoor and long-range Bluetooth solutions.

5 days ago by Gary Elinoff

ST and Mikroe Collaborate on “Click Boards” for STSPIN Motor Driver ICs in Embedded Systems

The Click boards extend the reach of ST's STSPIN motor driver ICs into the Mikroe ecosystem.

one week ago by Gary Elinoff

Sensors and Controls with the RN487x Bluetooth Module from Microchip

Learn about the RN487x family of Bluetooth modules and how to configure them for your low-power peripheral projects.

one week ago by Aaron Hanson

BehrTech and MAJiK Systems Devise a Brownfield, IIoT Solution for Legacy PLCs

Legacy systems can now reap the benefits of the Industrial Internet of Things without PLC reprogramming.

one week ago by Gary Elinoff

ROHM’s New Family of 4-Pin Trench-Gate SiC MOSFETs Aims to Reduce Switching Losses

The SCT3xxx xR series, available in 650V and 1200V VDS versions, can reduce switching losses by up to 35%.

one week ago by Gary Elinoff

IoT Roundup: New Wireless Protocols Extend Coverage and Memory

As smart technology grows, developers are looking for more flexible network protocols. Here are some ways companies are combining, developing, or expanding protocols to broaden IoT applications.

one week ago by Hannah DeTavis

What Is Brown Out Reset in Microcontrollers? How to Prevent False Power-Downs

Brown Out Reset is an important function to increase reliability of a microcontroller after start-up. Normally used to solve problems with the power supply, this article shows how Brown Out Reset can prevent another problem.

one week ago by Stephen Colley

Renesas Introduces Security-Focused RA Family of Arm-Based MCUs

The new devices, based on the Arm Cortex-M, bring advanced security to edge devices and IoT endpoints.

one week ago by Gary Elinoff

Microchip Unveils Dual-Mode, Bluetooth 5.0-Certified IC for Audio Solutions

Microchip's newest SoC and module feature a power amplifier and flash memory, enabling them to better support Sony’s LDAC technology.

About 2 weeks ago by Gary Elinoff

Arm TechCon 2019 Explores the Convergence of AI, 5G, and IoT

Arm TechCon begins today in San Jose, CA. Here's what you need to know.

2 weeks ago by Gary Elinoff

PCB Thermal Management Techniques

This article will discuss design practices that ensure better thermal management, including some common methods for removing excess heat from a PCB.

2 weeks ago by Amos Kingatua

GPIO Interrupt Comparison for Three Popular Microcontrollers from TI, Microchip, and STMicro

Compare the GPIO interrupts of three popular microcontrollers: the Texas Instruments CC2544, the Microchip ATmega328P, and the STMicroelectronics STM32L151C6.

2 weeks ago by Philip Asare

Artificial Neural Network Roundup: How ANNs Are Changing the Way We Research (and Engineer)

You might use ANNs for machine vision, but did you know it can predict weather, track animal behavior, and unlock the secrets of cosmology?

2 weeks ago by Lisa Boneta

Digi International XBee Multiprogrammer | Featured Product Spotlight

This platform enables quick proof-of-concept development for IoT and other connected devices.

2 weeks ago by Mouser Electronics

Semtech Aims for Smart Homes and Smart Buildings with a New LoRa-based Corecell Reference Design

Semtech’s LoRa Corecell reduces power consumption and conserves board space for indoor gateway applications.

2 weeks ago by Gary Elinoff

Interrupts for Peripherals: Timers, Serial Communication, and ADCs

Learn about interrupts for some familiar peripherals: timers, serial communication, and ADCs.

2 weeks ago by Philip Asare

Littelfuse Releases New TVS Diode Arrays for Protecting High-Speed Data Lines

The new SP3384NUTG series are designed to shield 10GbE differential data lines from transient electrical hazards.

2 weeks ago by Gary Elinoff

How GPIO Interrupts Work

This article introduces the idea of concurrency and a mechanism that many computers provide for dealing with concurrency called interrupts.

About 3 weeks ago by Philip Asare