ams, an Austrian company which specializes in sensor technology with a special focus on miniaturization and low-power, recently announced the beginning of…
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.
In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software…
In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software environment, and demonstrate connecting the device to the MQTT messaging service.
In the wake of Uber's fatal autonomous car crash, companies such as Intel and Waymo are insisting that their autonomous…
In the wake of Uber's fatal autonomous car crash, companies such as Intel and Waymo are insisting that their autonomous vehicle systems could have prevented this tragedy. How are these big names doing autonomous driving differently?
Hirose ix industrial connectors are new, standardized miniature ethernet connectors for use in factory automation, data…
Hirose ix industrial connectors are new, standardized miniature ethernet connectors for use in factory automation, data centers, and transportation applications.
This News Brief covers Silicon Labs' WF200 transceiver and WFM200 module, recently added to their Wi-Fi portfolio.
This News Brief covers Silicon Labs' WF200 transceiver and WFM200 module, recently added to their Wi-Fi portfolio.
A new tiny sensor tag and data logger IC offers efficient and accurate monitoring of sensitive assets.
A new tiny sensor tag and data logger IC offers efficient and accurate monitoring of sensitive assets.
Venera 3 crash lands on Venus, the Homebrew Computer Club meets for the first time, and the World Wide Web is proposed.…
Venera 3 crash lands on Venus, the Homebrew Computer Club meets for the first time, and the World Wide Web is proposed. Check out this hardware history roundup for March!
No longer will you have to get off the couch or out of your warm bed to get the pot brewed!
No longer will you have to get off the couch or out of your warm bed to get the pot brewed!
Solid-state LiDAR may be the path forward for developing sensing systems for autonomous vehicles.
Solid-state LiDAR may be the path forward for developing sensing systems for autonomous vehicles.
Recent research indicates that it may be easier to dupe a vision system in an autonomous vehicle than previously thought.
Recent research indicates that it may be easier to dupe a vision system in an autonomous vehicle than previously thought.
Maxim Integrated touted three new continuous sensing healthcare products at CES 2018.
Maxim Integrated touted three new continuous sensing healthcare products at CES 2018.