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In this article, we look at ON Semiconductor's FUSB303, which is a fully autonomous USB Type-C controller.

In this article, we look at ON Semiconductor's FUSB303, which is a fully autonomous USB Type-C controller.

In this article we’ll discuss the design for a custom microcontroller programming/debug/extension PCB and we’ll look…

In this article we’ll discuss the design for a custom microcontroller programming/debug/extension PCB and we’ll look at an example project.

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.

Among the robots and self-driving cars at CES 2018, a bit of old technology made a surprising appearance: the Vortex86 Series CPU.

Among the robots and self-driving cars at CES 2018, a bit of old technology made a surprising appearance: the Vortex86 Series CPU.

This article provides a closer look at the PCB design considerations and programming of a custom capacitive touch…

This article provides a closer look at the PCB design considerations and programming of a custom capacitive touch interface device.

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.

The MSP430FR2633 is a low-power microcontroller with multiple GPIOs and capacitive touch pins. This project creates a…

The MSP430FR2633 is a low-power microcontroller with multiple GPIOs and capacitive touch pins. This project creates a circuit that supports a custom capacitive touch panel with LED and haptic feedback.

Microchip's ATmegaS64M1 AVR microcontroller offers enhanced radiation protection, an extended temperature range, and…

Microchip's ATmegaS64M1 AVR microcontroller offers enhanced radiation protection, an extended temperature range, and increased reliability for space and aerospace applications.

Computational biology turned sequencing into a routine laboratory process, and today computer technology helps analyze a…

Computational biology turned sequencing into a routine laboratory process, and today computer technology helps analyze a wide variety of molecular biology information.

This is a protoype of a fitness wearable device designed to vibrate when it detects stagnation.

This is a protoype of a fitness wearable device designed to vibrate when it detects stagnation.

In this article, we’ll evaluate different firmware strategies in our pursuit of maximum-frequency analog signal generation.

In this article, we’ll evaluate different firmware strategies in our pursuit of maximum-frequency analog signal generation.

The support of large MCU suppliers shows that the undertaking from AWS to integrate connectivity into embedded OS…

The support of large MCU suppliers shows that the undertaking from AWS to integrate connectivity into embedded OS software is a timely move.

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.

In this article, we look at TI's new integrated ultrasonic-sensing MCU—the MSP430FR6047—that can deliver more…

In this article, we look at TI's new integrated ultrasonic-sensing MCU—the MSP430FR6047—that can deliver more accurate measurement for smart water meters.

How accurate is your humidity sensor? Find out with this project.

How accurate is your humidity sensor? Find out with this project.

Let's interface an ultrasonic sensor and a lighting system! In this project, we'll design a sensor subsystem and then use…

Let's interface an ultrasonic sensor and a lighting system! In this project, we'll design a sensor subsystem and then use it in a parking sensor application.

Small batteries increase the need for low power use, efficient design. In this News Brief, we take a look at the…

Small batteries increase the need for low power use, efficient design. In this News Brief, we take a look at the STSPIN32F0A programmable motor controller from ST Micro.

Last year, Intel acquired FPGA-focused Altera. Now they've announced the intention to create a hybrid between their…

Last year, Intel acquired FPGA-focused Altera. Now they've announced the intention to create a hybrid between their well-known CPUs and FPGAs.Last year, Intel acquired FPGA-focused Altera. Now they've announced a new line of hybrid chips that combine FPGAs with their well-known CPUs, achieving a goal set in 2010.