This article discusses the mathematical significance of I/Q signals and presents the final steps in the DSP algorithm for decoding frequency-shift-keying…
This article discusses the mathematical significance of I/Q signals and presents the final steps in the DSP algorithm for decoding frequency-shift-keying baseband signals.
Learn about a DSP technique that extracts the original digital data from a demodulated frequency-shift-keying baseband signal.
Learn about a DSP technique that extracts the original digital data from a demodulated frequency-shift-keying baseband signal.
This article describes an Ethernet-connected subsystem of a larger modular sensor system designed for industrial or smart…
This article describes an Ethernet-connected subsystem of a larger modular sensor system designed for industrial or smart home sensing and monitoring. We will discuss a custom sensor subsystem developed for this application.
This article takes a look at a recent range of DC-DC buck converters released by ON Semiconductor, the FAN6500xx family.
This article takes a look at a recent range of DC-DC buck converters released by ON Semiconductor, the FAN6500xx family.
An overview of two PLC design solutions shows the progress in the realization of smart grid infrastructure.
An overview of two PLC design solutions shows the progress in the realization of smart grid infrastructure.
In the world of power, control monitoring is incredibly important for functional as well as safety reasons. And with the…
In the world of power, control monitoring is incredibly important for functional as well as safety reasons. And with the demand rising for GUIs in even the most basic products, it comes as no surprise that current microcontrollers are struggling to meet this demand. Microchip has announced its latest family of devices, the dsPIC33CH, that aims to tackle this!
Low drop out (LDO) regulators are useful in noise-sensitive situations but, when used with DC-DC converters, their PSRR…
Low drop out (LDO) regulators are useful in noise-sensitive situations but, when used with DC-DC converters, their PSRR performance is often lacking. ON Semiconductor has announced the NCP16x series of LDOs that aim to improve PSRR performance.
RIGOL, a Beijing-based company, is celebrating their 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, RIGOL has announced the…
RIGOL, a Beijing-based company, is celebrating their 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, RIGOL has announced the release of two products: the 7000 range of oscilloscopes and the affordable RSA3000 real-time spectrum analyzer range.
This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I…
This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I designed: the WiCard.
With the SteamVR HDK and on-market headsets in tow, Black Box VR created their own unique resistance hardware to develop…
With the SteamVR HDK and on-market headsets in tow, Black Box VR created their own unique resistance hardware to develop an intensive fitness routine that feels more like a world-saving mission.
Check out today’s IoT communications roundup to see what’s new on the horizon.
Check out today’s IoT communications roundup to see what’s new on the horizon.
Use a Honeywell particle sensor to measure 2.5 µm PM and 10.0 µm PM concentrations in your environment.
Use a Honeywell particle sensor to measure 2.5 µm PM and 10.0 µm PM concentrations in your environment.
This article discusses implementation details for a simple yet effective technique that can improve your digital communication.
This article discusses implementation details for a simple yet effective technique that can improve your digital communication.
TAIYO YUDEN showcased three Bluetooth low energy modules at CES 2018, one of which is less than a millimeter thick.
TAIYO YUDEN showcased three Bluetooth low energy modules at CES 2018, one of which is less than a millimeter thick.
The Makeblock Neuron is a collection of magnetically linked blocks that provides a reliable, easy to use experimentation…
The Makeblock Neuron is a collection of magnetically linked blocks that provides a reliable, easy to use experimentation platform for young inventors.
An exploration of how new mid-range FPGAs can perform bridging functions for Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) links…
An exploration of how new mid-range FPGAs can perform bridging functions for Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) links while addressing the issue of low power consumption.
This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a simple yet effective replacement for ADC-based window…
This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a simple yet effective replacement for ADC-based window detection.
Let's take a look at ON Semiconductor's new DSP-based hybrid IC solution that brings wireless connectivity to hearing…
Let's take a look at ON Semiconductor's new DSP-based hybrid IC solution that brings wireless connectivity to hearing aids and cochlear implants.
Designing for the IoT comes with a unique set of challenges that require unique hardware solutions to overcome. Learn how…
Designing for the IoT comes with a unique set of challenges that require unique hardware solutions to overcome. Learn how smart passive sensors (SPSs)—sensors that function without a battery and without a microcontroller—are an example of IoT-specific design.
The next step of wide-area wireless connection is to bring the power of wireless to machine type communications (MTC).…
The next step of wide-area wireless connection is to bring the power of wireless to machine type communications (MTC). This will drive a revolution in services that will span sectors as diverse as manufacturing, city management, transportation, and energy.