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Position Tracking vs. Position Sensors? Distinction Matters in Terminology and Tech

Position Tracking vs. Position Sensors? Distinction Matters in Terminology and Tech

Position trackers and position sensors are fundamentally different. Yet sometimes outside of engineering spaces, we hear the terms used interchangeably. Here's why the distinction matters.


News Jan 18, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
How an Internal Faraday Shield and Small Ci-O Improve Optocoupler Galvanic Isolation

How an Internal Faraday Shield and Small Ci-O Improve Optocoupler Galvanic Isolation

This article discusses how the use of three key design methods utilized in optocouplers improves galvanic isolation performance and presents an accompanying high voltage surge test as proof. 


Wrapping Up CES: What Can Engineers Expect in 2020?

Wrapping Up CES: What Can Engineers Expect in 2020?

CES 2020 offered new insights and product announcements regarding 5G, automotive, IoT, and AI. But which of these trends should engineers pay attention to?


News Jan 13, 2020 by Lisa Boneta.
CEVA Debuts Integrated Hardware and Software Platform for Contextually-aware IoT Devices

CEVA Debuts Integrated Hardware and Software Platform for Contextually-aware IoT Devices

SenslinQ combines integrated software with sensors, Arm- or RISC-V-based MCUs, Ceva's DSP units, and other connected technologies for contextually-aware IoT devices.


News Jan 09, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
ACEINNA Launches Triple-Band RTK/GNSS Receiver for Autonomous Navigation Systems

ACEINNA Launches Triple-Band RTK/GNSS Receiver for Autonomous Navigation Systems

The OpenRTK330L is said to deliver cm-level accuracy during GNSS outages and is fully customizable with open-source algorithms.


News Jan 08, 2020 by Lisa Boneta.
AAEON’s Industrial Power Module Ramps Up Processing Power with 8th Gen Intel Core Processors

AAEON’s Industrial Power Module Ramps Up Processing Power with 8th Gen Intel Core Processors

The COM-WHUC6 module, measuring at 95mm x 95mm, can support up to 64GB of eMMC memory with two available DDR4 slots.


News Jan 03, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
UltraSense Systems’ “Smallest Ultrasound SoC” Designed to Turn Any Surface Into a User Interface

UltraSense Systems’ “Smallest Ultrasound SoC” Designed to Turn Any Surface Into a User Interface

The TouchPoint ultrasound sensor utilizes sound waves to turn any surface into a touchscreen, eliminating the need for physical buttons.


News Jan 03, 2020 by Cabe Atwell
Meshtech’s Cloud Tracker Described as “Game Changer” for Perishable Goods Manufacturing

Meshtech’s Cloud Tracker Described as “Game Changer” for Perishable Goods Manufacturing

The new environmental tracker employs Nordic Semiconductor's cellular IoT and Bluetooth technologies and features a five-year battery life.


News Dec 30, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
How Software Automation in PCBA Manufacturing Helps Quicken Innovation

How Software Automation in PCBA Manufacturing Helps Quicken Innovation

Manufacturing still takes a large portion of time in the electrical engineering cycle. This article discusses how software-driven automation and the IIoT can help hasten the manufacturing process.


Seek Thermal Unveils New Thermal Cameras for Test, Security, and IoT

Seek Thermal Unveils New Thermal Cameras for Test, Security, and IoT

With the Micro Core and Mosaic Core, OEMs can easily integrate thermal imaging capabilities into their products.


News Dec 11, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Infineon’s 50mm/60mm Modules Contain Both Thyristor and Diode Switches

Infineon’s 50mm/60mm Modules Contain Both Thyristor and Diode Switches

Infineon's newest thyristor/diode modules include 50mm modules with solder bond technology and 60mm modules with pressure contact technology.


News Nov 30, 2019 by Lisa Boneta.
WISeKey, ON Semi, and Tatwah Team Up for “World’s First Secure IoT Beacon Device”

WISeKey, ON Semi, and Tatwah Team Up for “World’s First Secure IoT Beacon Device”

The three companies ally their unique capabilities to build a new network security system.


News Nov 29, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Rohde & Schwarz Announces Test Chamber for Automotive Radar Chips

Rohde & Schwarz Announces Test Chamber for Automotive Radar Chips

The test system for automotive radar features the ATS1500C antenna test system and AREG100A automotive radar echo generator for precision target simulation at varied distances.


News Nov 25, 2019 by Cabe Atwell
Renesas Releases ASi-5-Implemented Silicon Transceiver for Industrial Network Equipment

Renesas Releases ASi-5-Implemented Silicon Transceiver for Industrial Network Equipment

Renesas claims that the new ASI4U-V5 ASSP transceiver is the industry's first solution to implement the ASi-5 standard.


News Nov 22, 2019 by Cabe Atwell
Dialog Semi Releases “World’s Smallest and Most Power Efficient” Bluetooth 5.1 SoC Module for IoT Applications

Dialog Semi Releases “World’s Smallest and Most Power Efficient” Bluetooth 5.1 SoC Module for IoT Applications

Dialog Semiconductor today announced a new BLE SoC—one it claims is the smallest and least power-hungry on the market.


News Nov 04, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
Maxim Integrated Optical Bio-Sensor | New Product Brief

Maxim Integrated Optical Bio-Sensor | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


Melexis Announces Pressure Sensing IC for Engine EVAP Systems

Melexis Announces Pressure Sensing IC for Engine EVAP Systems

The MLX90821 measures pressures that dip down to 50 mbars in the EVAP systems of internal combustion or hybrid engines.


News Oct 23, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
u-blox Expands Its Bluetooth Portfolio with Three New BLE Modules

u-blox Expands Its Bluetooth Portfolio with Three New BLE Modules

New members of the BMD product series encompass both indoor and long-range Bluetooth solutions.


News Oct 16, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
IoT Roundup: New Wireless Protocols Extend Coverage and Memory

IoT Roundup: New Wireless Protocols Extend Coverage and Memory

As smart technology grows, developers are looking for more flexible network protocols. Here are some ways companies are combining, developing, or expanding protocols to broaden IoT applications.


News Oct 10, 2019 by Hannah DeTavis
Renesas and StradVision Team Up for Machine Learning Smart Cameras in ADAS Applications

Renesas and StradVision Team Up for Machine Learning Smart Cameras in ADAS Applications

Renesas and StradVision are leveling up automotive camera solutions with deep learning for object recognition on low-power SoCs.


News Sep 30, 2019 by Gary Elinoff