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This article discusses the efficient multiplexers that can be created by using MOSFETs in a pass-transistor configuration.

This article discusses the efficient multiplexers that can be created by using MOSFETs in a pass-transistor configuration.

This article presents efficient, pass-transistor-based implementations of important digital functionality.

This article presents efficient, pass-transistor-based implementations of important digital functionality.

What is an ecosystem and what is not? How does the term ecosystem apply to RISC-V and it's open-source architecture?…

What is an ecosystem and what is not? How does the term ecosystem apply to RISC-V and it's open-source architecture? Markus Levy nad Robert Oshana weigh in on RISC-V as an ecosystem, where that ecosystem is today, and discusses new developments in RISC-V.

What is reflection noise? What effects can it have on the functionality of your custom PCB? How can you mitigate it with…

What is reflection noise? What effects can it have on the functionality of your custom PCB? How can you mitigate it with better design practices?

Is open source changing the way we manage data? Western Digital, a data storage device company, switched to RISC-V's…

Is open source changing the way we manage data? Western Digital, a data storage device company, switched to RISC-V's open-source ISA (instruction set architecture) a year ago. This month, they announced a series of open-source, collaborative initiatives that aim to make data more open, from processor cores to memory caches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This article will discuss the Xilinx Period timing constraint that allows us to describe the characteristics of the clock…

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.

This article offers an overview of the various component options for smart meter design and how they can improve the…

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.

This article explores basic characteristics and common applications of a technology that has been incorporated into a…

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’s TDPT Twin Design PCB Terminal Blocks are available with identical sizing, pinning, and PCB footprint…

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.

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

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

This article explores the pros and cons of either designing embedded systems from scratch or utilizing pre-made…

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

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

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

Dialog Semiconductor's newest PMIC (power management IC) aims to help solve the battery life issue with wearables and…

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

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

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

Power Integrations’ BridgeSwitch™ family of ICs achieve conversion efficiency of up to 98.5% in brushless DC (BLDC)…

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.