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Introduction to Pass-Transistor Logic

Introduction to Pass-Transistor Logic

This article explores an alternative, and in some cases advantageous, approach to MOSFET-based implementation of digital logic functions.


Nordic Semiconductor nRF9160 Development Kit | New Product Brief

Nordic Semiconductor nRF9160 Development Kit | New Product Brief

Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF9160 Development Kit makes cellular-connected IoT development easy.


How to Choose the Right Driver IC for Stepper Motors

How to Choose the Right Driver IC for Stepper Motors

This article discusses features and functionality offered by integrated circuits that simplify the task of controlling a stepper motor.


Choosing the Right Motor-Driver IC

Choosing the Right Motor-Driver IC

This article provides some practical guidance on how to evaluate integrated circuits intended for controlling brushed DC motors.


Clock Signals in FPGA Design: Data Path Maximal Clock Rates and the Xilinx PERIOD Timing Constraint

Clock Signals in FPGA Design: Data Path Maximal Clock Rates and the Xilinx PERIOD Timing Constraint

This article will discuss the Xilinx Period timing constraint that allows us to describe the characteristics of the clock signal that will be used with an FPGA design.


Designing Smart Meters with Circuit Protection, Sensing, and Power Control Capabilities

Designing Smart Meters with Circuit Protection, Sensing, and Power Control Capabilities

This article offers an overview of the various component options for smart meter design and how they can improve the operation of the meters into which they are designed.


Introduction to MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems)

Introduction to MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems)

This article explores basic characteristics and common applications of a technology that has been incorporated into a wide variety of high-performance electronic devices.


Phoenix Contact TDPT Twin Design Terminal Blocks | Tech Specs

Phoenix Contact TDPT Twin Design Terminal Blocks | Tech Specs

Phoenix Contact’s TDPT Twin Design PCB Terminal Blocks are available with identical sizing, pinning, and PCB footprint with push-in spring connections or screw connections.


new products Dec 04, 2018 by TTI, Inc
Engineer Spotlight: Jeremy Blum, Director of Hardware at Shaper on Collaborative Design

Engineer Spotlight: Jeremy Blum, Director of Hardware at Shaper on Collaborative Design

Computer vision, designers vs. engineers, and the "nightmare" of engineering Google Glass.


News Dec 03, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
Embedded System Design: Build from Scratch or Use an SBC?

Embedded System Design: Build from Scratch or Use an SBC?

This article explores the pros and cons of either designing embedded systems from scratch or utilizing pre-made single-board computers.


As Emerging Technologies Outpace Semiconductor Processes, IBM Takes Leap Towards 7nm IC Fabrication

As Emerging Technologies Outpace Semiconductor Processes, IBM Takes Leap Towards 7nm IC Fabrication

IBM has developed several new materials that make selectively depositing materials on features as small as 15nm.


News Nov 21, 2018 by Gary Elinoff
Newest Dialog Semiconductor PMIC Tackles Big IoT Design Issue: Extending Battery Life for Wearables

Newest Dialog Semiconductor PMIC Tackles Big IoT Design Issue: Extending Battery Life for Wearables

Dialog Semiconductor's newest PMIC (power management IC) aims to help solve the battery life issue with wearables and other small, portable applications.


News Nov 20, 2018 by Kate Smith
An EV Made to Demo Motion Control: Monolithic Power Systems’ mCar Shows Off Angular Sensors

An EV Made to Demo Motion Control: Monolithic Power Systems’ mCar Shows Off Angular Sensors

The Monolithic Power Systems mCar EV demo at electronica 2018 showed off angle position sensors and motion control.


News Nov 19, 2018 by Kate Smith
Power Integrations Introduces New Family of Brushless DC Motor Drive ICs

Power Integrations Introduces New Family of Brushless DC Motor Drive ICs

Power Integrations’ BridgeSwitch™ family of ICs achieve conversion efficiency of up to 98.5% in brushless DC (BLDC) motor drive applications of up to 300 W.


News Nov 16, 2018 by Gary Elinoff
Which Via Should I Choose? A Guide to Vias in PCB Design

Which Via Should I Choose? A Guide to Vias in PCB Design

How much do you really know about vias, one of the building blocks of PCB design?


What Is Inductance and How Does It Apply to Ground Bounce?

What Is Inductance and How Does It Apply to Ground Bounce?

Why you should care about even small amounts of inductance.


Securing Embedded Processors on RISC-V

Securing Embedded Processors on RISC-V

This article explores the equal importance of software and hardware security for IoT devices and provides actionable steps for securing embedded processors on RISC-V.


How to Reduce Ground Bounce: Mitigating Noise with PCB Design Best Practices

How to Reduce Ground Bounce: Mitigating Noise with PCB Design Best Practices

Learn what ground bounce is and how you can avoid it with design decisions from PCB layout to programming.


Environmental Sensors: Omron, Bosch, and Sensirion Sensors for Smart Homes, IoT Devices, Wearables

Environmental Sensors: Omron, Bosch, and Sensirion Sensors for Smart Homes, IoT Devices, Wearables

What counts as an environmental sensor anyway? Check out some of the leading environmental sensors and what they measure.


News Oct 29, 2018 by Kate Smith
STMicroelectronics STPTIC-15L2C4 Tunable Integrated Capacitor | New Product Brief

STMicroelectronics STPTIC-15L2C4 Tunable Integrated Capacitor | New Product Brief

STMicroelectronics’ Parascan Tunable Integrated Capacitors are ideal for adaptive RF tuning applications. The STPTIC is based on Parascan dielectric.