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This article discusses a 3.3 V power-supply circuit that is built around an inductorless DC/DC converter and a solar cell.

This article discusses a 3.3 V power-supply circuit that is built around an inductorless DC/DC converter and a solar cell.

Here’s a look at some of the ways NFC is already being used on your smartphone.

Here’s a look at some of the ways NFC is already being used on your smartphone.

This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I…

This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I designed: the WiCard.

This article discusses details that will help you choose the right kind of solar cell and successfully incorporate it…

This article discusses details that will help you choose the right kind of solar cell and successfully incorporate it into your next project.

New design resources are becoming available as RF front-ends enter into high gear amid the 5G and IoT take-off.

New design resources are becoming available as RF front-ends enter into high gear amid the 5G and IoT take-off.

This article presents the equivalent circuit for a solar cell and discusses some implementation details.

This article presents the equivalent circuit for a solar cell and discusses some implementation details.

In a world where electronics and embedded systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated, protecting them against theft,…

In a world where electronics and embedded systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated, protecting them against theft, piracy, or unauthorized modification is becoming increasingly important for designers and manufacturers.

In this article we’ll look at the PCB design for a low-noise ±5 V inductorless power supply.

In this article we’ll look at the PCB design for a low-noise ±5 V inductorless power supply.

SoCs with programmable logic are an essential element of real-time embedded vision systems. Designers can capitalize on…

SoCs with programmable logic are an essential element of real-time embedded vision systems. Designers can capitalize on the power and efficiency of Xilinx's Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC devices to implement their designs using Avnet's Embedded Vision Kits and the Xilinx reVISION stack.

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.

This article presents and discusses a schematic design for a ±5 V inductorless power supply.

This article presents and discusses a schematic design for a ±5 V inductorless power supply.

Molex Series 201932 Triple-band Wi-Fi ceramic antennas cover all three Wi-Fi bands, 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, and 5 GHz,…

Molex Series 201932 Triple-band Wi-Fi ceramic antennas cover all three Wi-Fi bands, 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, and 5 GHz, providing designers a single solution to connect their devices to Wi-Fi networks on any band.

Security is becoming a key beneficiary in the evolution of software development kits (SDKs) in the IoT era.

Security is becoming a key beneficiary in the evolution of software development kits (SDKs) in the IoT era.

This article discusses charge-pump DC/DC converters and introduces a design for an inductorless bipolar power-supply circuit.

This article discusses charge-pump DC/DC converters and introduces a design for an inductorless bipolar power-supply circuit.

In this project, we'll use a Raspberry Pi to create a responsive piggy bank that belittles you when you slack on your savings!

In this project, we'll use a Raspberry Pi to create a responsive piggy bank that belittles you when you slack on your savings!

In this article, we will assess and characterize the hardware of two power management IC development boards from Cypress…

In this article, we will assess and characterize the hardware of two power management IC development boards from Cypress Semiconductor, designed for energy-harvesting applications.

A new generation of DC-DC converters is lowering current consumption to unprecedented levels while aiming to offer…

A new generation of DC-DC converters is lowering current consumption to unprecedented levels while aiming to offer greater design flexibility and space on the board.

In this project, we will create the Sun Informer, a device that will alert us when the sun comes out and then alert us…

In this project, we will create the Sun Informer, a device that will alert us when the sun comes out and then alert us when we have been out for too long.