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In a world where electronics and embedded systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated, protecting them against theft,…

In a world where electronics and embedded systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated, protecting them against theft, piracy, or unauthorized modification is becoming increasingly important for designers and manufacturers.

This article discusses the good and the bad regarding Schmitt Trigger RC oscillators. These oscillators are especially…

This article discusses the good and the bad regarding Schmitt Trigger RC oscillators. These oscillators are especially important because they are present in the internal oscillator in many popular MCUs.

This article is intended to help readers understand the good and the bad traits of Schmitt Trigger RC oscillators, which…

This article is intended to help readers understand the good and the bad traits of Schmitt Trigger RC oscillators, which are especially important because they are present in the internal oscillator in popular MCUs.

SoCs with programmable logic are an essential element of real-time embedded vision systems. Designers can capitalize on…

SoCs with programmable logic are an essential element of real-time embedded vision systems. Designers can capitalize on the power and efficiency of Xilinx's Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC devices to implement their designs using Avnet's Embedded Vision Kits and the Xilinx reVISION stack.

Sensirion announces their new SDP3x series of "the world's smallest differential pressure sensors," which allow for more…

Sensirion announces their new SDP3x series of "the world's smallest differential pressure sensors," which allow for more integration and application possibilities.

This article presents and discusses a schematic design for a ±5 V inductorless power supply.

This article presents and discusses a schematic design for a ±5 V inductorless power supply.

In this teardown, we dismantle a BB-8 droid (or, at least, an RC toy version) to see what's inside.

In this teardown, we dismantle a BB-8 droid (or, at least, an RC toy version) to see what's inside.

This article discusses charge-pump DC/DC converters and introduces a design for an inductorless bipolar power-supply circuit.

This article discusses charge-pump DC/DC converters and introduces a design for an inductorless bipolar power-supply circuit.

Maxim Integrated’s MAX32620FTHR board is a rapid development platform for battery-powered applications.

Maxim Integrated’s MAX32620FTHR board is a rapid development platform for battery-powered applications.

Maxim Integrated recently announced their new Himalaya uSLIC power modules: the MAXM17532 and the MAXM15462.

Maxim Integrated recently announced their new Himalaya uSLIC power modules: the MAXM17532 and the MAXM15462.

In this article, we will assess and characterize the hardware of two power management IC development boards from Cypress…

In this article, we will assess and characterize the hardware of two power management IC development boards from Cypress Semiconductor, designed for energy-harvesting applications.

In this teardown, we rip in to a Bluetooth-enabled smartwatch, which also has a built-in camera, by Style Asia.

In this teardown, we rip in to a Bluetooth-enabled smartwatch, which also has a built-in camera, by Style Asia.

Linear Tech's new boost (step-up) module regulator comes in a small BGA package and offers high efficiencies.

Linear Tech's new boost (step-up) module regulator comes in a small BGA package and offers high efficiencies.

This article will review integrating a Xilinx IP core into an FPGA design.

This article will review integrating a Xilinx IP core into an FPGA design.

This article will review the structure of the binary multipliers that use the look-up tables (LUTs) in the Xilinx logic fabric.

This article will review the structure of the binary multipliers that use the look-up tables (LUTs) in the Xilinx logic fabric.

Allegro Microsystems announces a new family of current sensors for AC or DC current-sensing applications.

Allegro Microsystems announces a new family of current sensors for AC or DC current-sensing applications.

MicroBlaze is a 32-bit soft RISC processor core, created to accelerate the development of cost-sensitive, high-volume…

MicroBlaze is a 32-bit soft RISC processor core, created to accelerate the development of cost-sensitive, high-volume applications that traditionally required one or more microcontrollers.

Maxim Integrated’s MAX20303 Wearable Power Management Solution is designed to the power management requirements of…

Maxim Integrated’s MAX20303 Wearable Power Management Solution is designed to the power management requirements of wearables, extending battery life and minimizing footprint through the integration of multiple micro-quiescent regulators and a haptic driver.

A new generation of DC-DC converters is lowering current consumption to unprecedented levels while aiming to offer…

A new generation of DC-DC converters is lowering current consumption to unprecedented levels while aiming to offer greater design flexibility and space on the board.