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Gartner predicts that 50% of large industrial companies will use digital twins by 2021. What are they and what do they do?

Gartner predicts that 50% of large industrial companies will use digital twins by 2021. What are they and what do they do?

Panasonic’s MC Series eMMC storage media use high-reliability MLC NAND and a controller that supports enhanced ECC and…

Panasonic’s MC Series eMMC storage media use high-reliability MLC NAND and a controller that supports enhanced ECC and wear leveling for reliable storage in critical applications.

Diodes Incorporated has announced a new three-phase half bridge gate driver with multiple protection features and the…

Diodes Incorporated has announced a new three-phase half bridge gate driver with multiple protection features and the ability to drive N-Channel MOSFETs and IGBTs.

IDT’s new flow sensors use the calorimetric principle and a special sensor coating to provide robustness and long-term…

IDT’s new flow sensors use the calorimetric principle and a special sensor coating to provide robustness and long-term reliability when measuring gases and liquids.

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.

Molex 2.4/5GHz Balanced Flex and PCB Antennas are designed for fast and easy integration into devices with Wi-Fi and…

Molex 2.4/5GHz Balanced Flex and PCB Antennas are designed for fast and easy integration into devices with Wi-Fi and other protocols using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

Take a look at ON Semiconductor's new LED constant-current dimmer, which is designed for middle- to high-power LED…

Take a look at ON Semiconductor's new LED constant-current dimmer, which is designed for middle- to high-power LED lighting applications.

A look at the MAX16140—a tiny device that uses a tiny amount of current, but one that promises a lot.

A look at the MAX16140—a tiny device that uses a tiny amount of current, but one that promises a lot.

KEMET automotive-grade MLCCs are AEC-Q200 qualified capacitors that operate reliably and predictably with respect to…

KEMET automotive-grade MLCCs are AEC-Q200 qualified capacitors that operate reliably and predictably with respect to temperature, time, and voltage.

Urban planning has to better account for developments in autonomous vehicles.

Urban planning has to better account for developments in autonomous vehicles.

Some accelerometers are designed for industrial applications, and some are easier to use than others.

Some accelerometers are designed for industrial applications, and some are easier to use than others.

DLR’s Robotic and Mechatronics Centre — part of the German Aerospace Center, which oversees the country’s space…

DLR’s Robotic and Mechatronics Centre — part of the German Aerospace Center, which oversees the country’s space program — recently conducted successful trials of its SUPVIS Justin humanoid robot.

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.

Google’s AutoML system, first announced in May 2017, has demonstrated the ability to replicate and produce other…

Google’s AutoML system, first announced in May 2017, has demonstrated the ability to replicate and produce other machine learning systems that are more powerful and efficient than the best human-designed machine learning systems that currently exist.

Researchers at the University of Washington have designed a 'skin' sensor to give robots and prosthetics more sensitivity…

Researchers at the University of Washington have designed a 'skin' sensor to give robots and prosthetics more sensitivity for precision tasks.

Toshiba has introduced three new stepper motor drivers that seek to revolutionize the industry.

Toshiba has introduced three new stepper motor drivers that seek to revolutionize the industry.

Learn about the industry-adopted IPC standards that govern every step related to the design, assembly, inspection,…

Learn about the industry-adopted IPC standards that govern every step related to the design, assembly, inspection, testing, and documentation of printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Learn about sensorless brushless DC motor controllers, some example ICs, and some disadvantages of using such motors.

Learn about sensorless brushless DC motor controllers, some example ICs, and some disadvantages of using such motors.