In this article, we’ll take a look at three new power-management ICs—two linear regulators and one power supply monitor.
In this article, we’ll take a look at three new power-management ICs—two linear regulators and one power supply monitor.
A new breakthrough in the chemical vapor deposition process could allow smaller chip packaging.
A new breakthrough in the chemical vapor deposition process could allow smaller chip packaging.
This article explains the rules associated with the technique of source shifting.
This article explains the rules associated with the technique of source shifting.
Moore's law states the number of transistors on silicon doubles every year. The laws of physics state that number is…
Moore's law states the number of transistors on silicon doubles every year. The laws of physics state that number is approaching a limit.
This 3D-printed drone features built-in printed electronics.
This 3D-printed drone features built-in printed electronics.
Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver…
Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver IC, three phototransistors, and a few other components will do the trick.
Understanding these artifacts allows designers to successfully integrate switching regulators in a wider range of…
Understanding these artifacts allows designers to successfully integrate switching regulators in a wider range of high-performance, noise-sensitive applications.
Learn how embedded FPGAs work and what advantages they offer.
Learn how embedded FPGAs work and what advantages they offer.
Learn about (for lack of a better term) packetization, a technique that facilitates robust data transfer in optical, RF,…
Learn about (for lack of a better term) packetization, a technique that facilitates robust data transfer in optical, RF, and long-distance-digital communication systems.
Electric vehicle batteries (EVBs) are used to power electric vehicles (EVs). Generally, each cell requires its own…
Electric vehicle batteries (EVBs) are used to power electric vehicles (EVs). Generally, each cell requires its own voltage sensor, however, this might have changed in a recent breakthrough.
Learn how to get the most out of ferrite beads in your designs.
Learn how to get the most out of ferrite beads in your designs.
A look at the highlights in the automotive industry at the close of 2016.
A look at the highlights in the automotive industry at the close of 2016.
A boost power factor correction (PFC) converter can significantly improve both the power factor and the harmonic distortion.
A boost power factor correction (PFC) converter can significantly improve both the power factor and the harmonic distortion.
Silicon-free printed electronics could give rise to tech that's designed to be thrown away.
Silicon-free printed electronics could give rise to tech that's designed to be thrown away.
NASA's most recent blunder with the ISS was due to a basic engineering mistake.
NASA's most recent blunder with the ISS was due to a basic engineering mistake.
A report detailing the design flaws of the Galaxy 7 Note cited a cramped battery housing as the primary culprit for their…
A report detailing the design flaws of the Galaxy 7 Note cited a cramped battery housing as the primary culprit for their tendency to explode. How does something like this slip through the cracks?
Scientists at Cambridge University have developed a low-power transistor which consumes a billionth of a watt and…
Scientists at Cambridge University have developed a low-power transistor which consumes a billionth of a watt and operates under one volt. Such a device could help with the age of the IoT's ever-growing demand for power and efficiency.
The RISC-V footprint is expanding with the commercial availability of open-source chips and related development boards…
The RISC-V footprint is expanding with the commercial availability of open-source chips and related development boards from silicon startups like SiFive and OnChip.
Nowhere to hide presents this holiday season? No problem! This alarm will sound anytime a loved one tries to get a sneak…
Nowhere to hide presents this holiday season? No problem! This alarm will sound anytime a loved one tries to get a sneak peek at his or her surprise.
This is part 2 of a step-by-step guide to bringing your custom microcontroller design to life.
This is part 2 of a step-by-step guide to bringing your custom microcontroller design to life.