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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.

ams, an Austrian company which specializes in sensor technology with a special focus on miniaturization and low-power,…

ams, an Austrian company which specializes in sensor technology with a special focus on miniaturization and low-power, recently announced the beginning of production for their CMV50000 CMOS image sensor.

In the world of power, control monitoring is incredibly important for functional as well as safety reasons. And with the…

In the world of power, control monitoring is incredibly important for functional as well as safety reasons. And with the demand rising for GUIs in even the most basic products, it comes as no surprise that current microcontrollers are struggling to meet this demand. Microchip has announced its latest family of devices, the dsPIC33CH, that aims to tackle this!

Get the breakdown on a new Bosch IMU designed for robotics and drone operation and learn a bit about drone design…

Get the breakdown on a new Bosch IMU designed for robotics and drone operation and learn a bit about drone design considerations along the way.

Solid state LiDAR is gaining traction as a promising technology that is cheaper, faster, and provides higher resolution…

Solid state LiDAR is gaining traction as a promising technology that is cheaper, faster, and provides higher resolution than traditional LiDAR, with predictions the price could eventually fall below $100 per unit.

Since 1958, DARPA has been credited with the development of some of the most important technologies used today, including…

Since 1958, DARPA has been credited with the development of some of the most important technologies used today, including the Internet and GPS. Here is a look at DARPA’s 60 year history and some major projects in electrical engineering.

Imagine an implantable sensor that did not need to be removed because it degrades by itself over time. Meet the…

Imagine an implantable sensor that did not need to be removed because it degrades by itself over time. Meet the biodegradable sensor!

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.

Check out today’s IoT communications roundup to see what’s new on the horizon.

Check out today’s IoT communications roundup to see what’s new on the horizon.

Time-of-flight (ToF) is a relatively new method by which it is possible to gather detailed 3D information. This article…

Time-of-flight (ToF) is a relatively new method by which it is possible to gather detailed 3D information. This article looks at ToF cameras and their applications.

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.