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Drones and LiDAR Combine to 3D Render Landscapes

Drones and LiDAR Combine to 3D Render Landscapes

Learn about how LiDAR-equipped drones are helping us preserve historic sites.


News Mar 08, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Developing Smarter, Safer Cars with ADAS (Automotive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) IP

Developing Smarter, Safer Cars with ADAS (Automotive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) IP

Optimizing performance, safety, and reliability in ADAS applications via design, verification, and processor IP and a holistic design approach.


Microchip’s PIC18F “K42” Family of MCUs

Microchip’s PIC18F “K42” Family of MCUs

Microchip announced its newest family of 8-bit MCUs: the PIC18F "K42". The family, comprised of 10 products, boasts the largest total memory of any 8-bit PIC MCUs.


News Mar 06, 2017 by Karissa Manske
Open Source Solutions for Your Automotive Projects and Prototypes

Open Source Solutions for Your Automotive Projects and Prototypes

Welcome to the rapidly evolving open-source automotives trend.


News Mar 05, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Microchip Technology PIC18F66K40 8-Bit Microcontrollers | New Product Brief

Microchip Technology PIC18F66K40 8-Bit Microcontrollers | New Product Brief

Microchip PIC18F66K40 are large memory 8-bit MCUs for general purpose embedded designs.


New Sensor ICs for Your Measurement and Control Applications

New Sensor ICs for Your Measurement and Control Applications

In this article we’ll look at three advanced ICs that can help you to monitor the surrounding environment.


News Mar 02, 2017 by Robert Keim
Keysight Technologies InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series Oscilloscopes

Keysight Technologies InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series Oscilloscopes

Keysight announces InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series oscilloscopes.


News Mar 01, 2017 by Kate Smith
The Raspberry Pi Zero W Adds Wireless Capabilities with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

The Raspberry Pi Zero W Adds Wireless Capabilities with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Check out the specs on the Raspberry Pi Zero W just released.


News Feb 28, 2017 by Kate Smith
The Punxsutawney 5000! A Sensirion Temperature Device

The Punxsutawney 5000! A Sensirion Temperature Device

No more waiting around for the groundhog. The Punxsutawney 5000 is here to keep you inside until springtime arrives!


Projects Feb 27, 2017 by Ryan Jones
February Hardware Crowdfunding Roundup

February Hardware Crowdfunding Roundup

Here is a look at some of the most interesting crowdfunding campaigns this month on Kickstarter, featuring a USB hot multi-tool, a power oriented microcontroller, and an FPGA based prototyping board with multiple interfacing and i/o options.


News Feb 26, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
New Low-Power Op-Amps for Your Analog and Mixed-Signal Designs

New Low-Power Op-Amps for Your Analog and Mixed-Signal Designs

Yes, manufacturers are still improving op-amps. This article looks at new offerings from Maxim, Linear Tech, and STMicroelectronics.


News Feb 24, 2017 by Robert Keim
Does the Future of Wearable Devices Hinge on Flexible Semiconductors?

Does the Future of Wearable Devices Hinge on Flexible Semiconductors?

Researchers have developed a new semiconductor material which finds a way around using covalent bonds between semiconducting materials.


News Feb 24, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Using a SIM900A to Send Sensor Data to a Website

Using a SIM900A to Send Sensor Data to a Website

In this article, I'll show you how I used one of my SIM900A GSM modules to send temperature and relative humidity to my personal website.


Maxim MAXREFDES130 Shield for Building or Home Automation | New Product Brief

Maxim MAXREFDES130 Shield for Building or Home Automation | New Product Brief

Maxim’s MAXREFDES130 is a building automation shield for prototyping with Arduino and mbed platforms.


MIT’s Programmable Shape-Changing Material Goes Far Beyond Origami

MIT’s Programmable Shape-Changing Material Goes Far Beyond Origami

MIT has created transformable inflatables with various materials through a heat-sealing approach. Materials such as paper, plastics, and fabrics can be used to create interactive wearables and soft robotics.


News Feb 19, 2017 by Donald Krambeck
New Semiconductor Products for the Receive Chain in Your RF Designs

New Semiconductor Products for the Receive Chain in Your RF Designs

In this article we’ll take a look at three new semiconductor products to keep in mind for your next wireless system.


News Feb 17, 2017 by Robert Keim
Introduction to Low-Power Embedded Design

Introduction to Low-Power Embedded Design

Low power consumption has become an important design goal in many electronic systems. This article introduces essential concepts and techniques.


The Role of Millimeter Waves in Ever-Expanding Wireless Applications

The Role of Millimeter Waves in Ever-Expanding Wireless Applications

Millimeter wave frequencies have the potential to provide a solution to the growing demand for bandwidth and high-speed communication needs.


News Feb 16, 2017 by Amos Kingatua
Graphene Nano-Chimneys Could Cool Future Circuits

Graphene Nano-Chimneys Could Cool Future Circuits

Rice University students have determined that chimney-like structures made of carbon nanotubes could be the key to the future of heat dissipation.


News Feb 15, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Teardown Tuesday: General Tools Bluetooth Multimeter

Teardown Tuesday: General Tools Bluetooth Multimeter

This teardown looks inside the General Tools Toolsmart Bluetooth Autoranging Multimeter.


News Feb 14, 2017 by Mark Hughes