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InnoPhase Wants to Move RF Circuitry Away from Analog

InnoPhase Wants to Move RF Circuitry Away from Analog

InnoPhase wants to change digital radio architecture. Here's a look at the why and how.


News Jul 25, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
Molex SlimStack | Tech Specs

Molex SlimStack | Tech Specs

These low-profile, narrow width connectors are ideal for a range of applications.


new products Jul 25, 2019 by TTI, Inc
RISC-V’s Role in Securing IoT-Connected Devices

RISC-V’s Role in Securing IoT-Connected Devices

RISC-V hardware offers additional security for IoT-connected embedded devices beyond software cybersecurity.


Secure Microcontrollers Address IoT Security

Secure Microcontrollers Address IoT Security

Security is increasingly something EEs need to be cognizant of in their component choices. Here's an overview of three secure microcontrollers.


News Jul 23, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
NXP Semiconductors Arm Cortex-M33 Microcontrollers | Featured Product Spotlight

NXP Semiconductors Arm Cortex-M33 Microcontrollers | Featured Product Spotlight

This series combines efficiency, functionality, and security, all optimized for low-cost IoT devices.


The Benefits and Potential Drawbacks of the Switch to 5G Antennas

The Benefits and Potential Drawbacks of the Switch to 5G Antennas

5G is the latest wireless technology for mobile devices and promises considerably higher data rates, lower latency, and increased number of instantaneous connections. But how will current infrastructure cope with the change and what will this mean to current 4G hardware?


News Jul 15, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
Ricoh Electronics LDO Voltage Regulators | New Product Brief

Ricoh Electronics LDO Voltage Regulators | New Product Brief

The R5116 series includes various protection features for consumer, industrial, and automotive grade variants.


Hardware Security Vulnerabilities that Engineers Should Know

Hardware Security Vulnerabilities that Engineers Should Know

Why should engineers care about hardware security? Because they can help prevent vulnerabilities through design!


ROHM’s Smart City Sensor Module Detects Earthquakes—But the Real Star Is the Algorithm

ROHM’s Smart City Sensor Module Detects Earthquakes—But the Real Star Is the Algorithm

Built with inexpensive hardware components, ROHM's algorithm-based module has built-in false detection function.


News Jul 11, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
How Ultrasonic Flow Meters and IoT Connectivity Combine for Smart Metering Systems

How Ultrasonic Flow Meters and IoT Connectivity Combine for Smart Metering Systems

Smart cities are exploiting the power of the Internet of Things to prevent wasting water.


News Jul 10, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Industrial IoT Roundup: Magnifying the Power of Data through Communications and Analysis

Industrial IoT Roundup: Magnifying the Power of Data through Communications and Analysis

The industrial IoT was the talk of Sensors Expo this year. Here's a roundup of some of the elements of the IIoT.


News Jul 02, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
NFC-Powered Sweat Biosensor for Glucose and Lactate

NFC-Powered Sweat Biosensor for Glucose and Lactate

Researchers at Northwestern University Center for Bio-Integrated Electronics are championing the development of sweat biosensors with their latest glucose and lactate sensors.


Enhancing Battery-Powered End Nodes Through Better  Power Supply Design

Enhancing Battery-Powered End Nodes Through Better Power Supply Design

Novel approaches to end node power supply design using switched-mode converters can enable a wireless end node to operate from a CR2032 lithium coin cell with up to +20 dBm transmit power.


Sensors Expo 2019: What You Need to Know

Sensors Expo 2019: What You Need to Know

Sensors Expo 2019 begins in San Jose today with over 7,000 attendees and a host of education events for EEs.


News Jun 25, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
u-blox Releases Wide-Area 5G Modules for the IoT with an Emphasis on Security and Power Savings

u-blox Releases Wide-Area 5G Modules for the IoT with an Emphasis on Security and Power Savings

This new cellular chipset from u-blox emphasizes security and power savings.


News Jun 13, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Smart Home Roundup: IoT Sensors and Wireless Networks for Hazard Detection

Smart Home Roundup: IoT Sensors and Wireless Networks for Hazard Detection

From sensors to wireless platforms, learn how far the IoT has crept into the modern smart home in this roundup.


News Jun 10, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Panasonic PAN4620 IEEE & BLE Module | Featured Product Spotlight

Panasonic PAN4620 IEEE & BLE Module | Featured Product Spotlight

Panasonic’ PAN4620 IEEE and BLE Module is a compact, low-power wireless module designed for mesh networking and supports concurrent operation of BLE and 802.15.4.


Amphenol / SV Microwave LiteTouch Solderless PCB Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol / SV Microwave LiteTouch Solderless PCB Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol SV Microwave LiteTouch solderless PCB connectors are compression mount connectors that won’t damage underlying traces.


Will Energy Harvesting Be What Fuels the Growth of the IoT?

Will Energy Harvesting Be What Fuels the Growth of the IoT?

This article explores the challenge of constantly powering the billions of devices that make up the IoT and how energy harvesting could be an effective solution.


“Extend Beyond Moore’s Law”: Xperi Unveils New Semiconductor Wafer Bonding Technology

“Extend Beyond Moore’s Law”: Xperi Unveils New Semiconductor Wafer Bonding Technology

Watch out, Moore's Law. Growing demands on memory have pushed semiconductor companies to pack more onto chips.


News May 27, 2019 by Gary Elinoff