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Tracking via a real-time location system (RTLS) has proven important for a variety of industries, including agriculture,…

Tracking via a real-time location system (RTLS) has proven important for a variety of industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, traffic management, healthcare, and general location analytics. This article takes a look at a location engine server with ultrawideband functionality and some of the MEMS-based hardware that puts RTLS into action.

This video demonstrates how to set up and use ROHM's sensor evaluation kit for IoT for prototyping and testing new IoT devices.

This video demonstrates how to set up and use ROHM's sensor evaluation kit for IoT for prototyping and testing new IoT devices.

Implantable electronic devices have shown promise in helping medical patients regain functionality in various limbs after…

Implantable electronic devices have shown promise in helping medical patients regain functionality in various limbs after paralysis injuries. Last week, the Mayo Clinic announced that one such device has allowed a paralyzed man to begin walking with assistance.

Maxim Integrated just announced the second generation of its Health Sensor Platform, a development platform for designing…

Maxim Integrated just announced the second generation of its Health Sensor Platform, a development platform for designing wearable devices for remote biometric monitoring.

This article describes an Ethernet-connected subsystem of a larger modular sensor system designed for industrial or smart…

This article describes an Ethernet-connected subsystem of a larger modular sensor system designed for industrial or smart home sensing and monitoring. We will discuss a custom sensor subsystem developed for this application.

In this roundup, we'll take a look at some recent sports technology advancements.

In this roundup, we'll take a look at some recent sports technology advancements.

A sneak peek of two IoT platforms allows developers to save time and cost while they streamline connectivity to the cloud…

A sneak peek of two IoT platforms allows developers to save time and cost while they streamline connectivity to the cloud services.

In this article, we will discuss some best practices for how to choose a manufacturer to produce your custom PCB board.

In this article, we will discuss some best practices for how to choose a manufacturer to produce your custom PCB board.

We've heard all about LiDAR sensors for autonomous vehicle applications. But what about RADAR?

We've heard all about LiDAR sensors for autonomous vehicle applications. But what about RADAR?

GaN Systems CEO Jim Witham spoke with AAC about the unique challenges of efficient power in automotive applications and…

GaN Systems CEO Jim Witham spoke with AAC about the unique challenges of efficient power in automotive applications and how autonomous vehicles represent a convergence of trends across the industry.

Harsh environments can be incredibly demanding on both circuits and their designers. If a circuit is to be put into a…

Harsh environments can be incredibly demanding on both circuits and their designers. If a circuit is to be put into a situation that requires rugged characteristics, it will sometimes need to be certified to do so. What are harsh environments and what are some common examples of the required certifications?

This article shows how to implement an analog PID controller, including adjusting of the angular position of a DC motor…

This article shows how to implement an analog PID controller, including adjusting of the angular position of a DC motor shaft, editing the design to control its speed, and tuning PID parameters for reliable performance.

LTC2879X is an Analog Devices RS485/RS422 transceiver which offers robust operation in industrial environments up to 175°C.

LTC2879X is an Analog Devices RS485/RS422 transceiver which offers robust operation in industrial environments up to 175°C.

LeddarTech has announced that it has released engineering samples of its LCA2 3D Solid State LiDAR (SSL) sensors to an…

LeddarTech has announced that it has released engineering samples of its LCA2 3D Solid State LiDAR (SSL) sensors to an undisclosed automotive partner for evaluation.

LiDAR has recently taken off with engineers integrating it into anything they can whether it is robotics or astronomy.…

LiDAR has recently taken off with engineers integrating it into anything they can whether it is robotics or astronomy. But FLiDAR, or Floating LiDAR, presents some real opportunities for solutions in areas that are otherwise difficult and costly to solve.

Food safe sensors could tell us if food has gone bad. This could be beneficial for both health and the environment.

Food safe sensors could tell us if food has gone bad. This could be beneficial for both health and the environment.

While some car enthusiasts resist the integration of technology into automobiles, the industry is marching on towards…

While some car enthusiasts resist the integration of technology into automobiles, the industry is marching on towards more and more electronic components in cars. STMicroelectronics has announced their latest automotive-grade MEMS, the ASM330LHH, which aids in equipping cars with sensor technology.

Here's a look at recent technologies released by PoLTE and decaWave, which provide indoor location services, and Telit,…

Here's a look at recent technologies released by PoLTE and decaWave, which provide indoor location services, and Telit, which provides cellular modules with a global reach.

The BMP388 is a digital MEMS barometer and thermometer in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm package.

The BMP388 is a digital MEMS barometer and thermometer in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm package.